• VM 7509: Research Issues, Ethics, and Literacy

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an elective course for veterinary students and is a joint offering with Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine (WSU-CVM). Philosophy and history of methodological, ethical and political issues relevant to biomedical research using selected monographs and essays. This course is taught using distance education technology with lectures by faculty from WSU-CVM and USU-SVM. Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program Repeatable for credit Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7510: Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will learn essential information about the microscopic structure of cells, tissues and organs of domestic animals. xlist with VCLS 7515 Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7511: Veterinary Anatomy I

  5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn to recognize and identify anatomical structures using correct medical nomenclature, be able to describe normal function of structures, palpate structures to locate them in a live animal, identify structures on radiographic images, and to predict and explain structural dysfunction. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, or a graduate program at USU. Cross-listed as: VCLS 7511 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7512: Veterinary Anatomy II

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will develop a strong base of information in functional anatomy and be able to visualize the three-dimensional structural organization of any region of the animal's body. Based upon this knowledge, a student will become self-confident in physical diagnosis, interpretation of radiographs, surgery, postmortem examination, etc. Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7519: Veterinary Physiology I

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course focuses on basic mechanisms of cell physiology, especially on control of gene expression, intracellular signaling, cellular communication, the generation of ion gradients and membrane potentials, electrical signaling, and the role of enzymes, receptors, and structural components. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, or a graduate program at USU. Cross-listed as: VCLS 7519 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7520: Veterinary Physiology II

  5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will study the functions of selected tissues and organs, how these functions arise from underlying cellular mechanisms, how individual organs are controlled to serve basal and changing body needs and how multiple organs interact in complementary ways to bring about systemic function and homeostasis. xlisted with ADVS 7520 Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7521: Foundations of Veterinary Neurology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will gain a solid understanding of how the nervous system is arranged and works, to prepare them for clinical experiences in neurology and neurological diagnosis. Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7522: Fundamentals of Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn the fundamentals of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), receptor theory, and general mechanisms of drug action. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, or a graduate program at USU. Cross-listed as: VCLS 7522 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7523: Veterinary Toxicology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will learn about pharmacology and toxicology of the systems of domestic animals. Prerequisite :VM 7522 and must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program Pass/Fail only
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• VM 7534: Veterinary Immunology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will learn the basic mechanisms of immunology with an emphasis on protective immunity against infectious diseases and the role of aberrant immune responses in disease. The goal of the course is for students to acquire a functional basis for medical immunology. Pass/Fail only
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