1000. Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology
2.00 credits
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This introductory course focuses on current global issues of health and disease to describe fundamental topics in pathobiology. Global biomedical concerns regarding infectious diseases, population, cancer, biotechnology and environmental health will be addressed. Course content will provide examples of the impact of veterinary and human pathology on world health issues.
View Classes »1100E. One Health: People, Animals, Plants, and the Environment
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of health concepts and ecosystems where people, animals, plants, and the environment interconnect and impact each other. CA 3.
View Classes »1201. Exploring Careers in Pathobiology
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Exposure to the Pathobiology major and careers in Pathobiology through interactions with professionals in relevant careers, training in basic laboratory safety and research compliance, and development of a personalized career journal.
View Classes »1202. Fundamental Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Hands-on, basic biomedical research laboratory techniques with an emphasis on chemical and biological safety, as well as laboratory proficiency.
View Classes »2095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Course Committee.
View Classes »2100. Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
A study of the anatomy and physiology of animals with reference to pathological changes of the component parts of the body.
View Classes »2200. Modern Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Comprehensive project-based laboratory course utilizing a variety of modern biomedical techniques to identify an unknown pathogen and express antigens for vaccine and diagnostic assay development. Topics covered include next-generation sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, mRNA technology, gene cloning and expression, protein purification and analysis, immunoassay, and reverse transcription quantitative PCR development.
View Classes »2301. Health and Disease Management of Animals
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Designed for students who plan to own and work with domestic animals. Its purpose is to develop student competence in disease management and to foster an intelligent working relationship with their veterinarian. The course will cover a systematic study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of domestic animals from the standpoint of economy and public health.
View Classes »2710. Medical Microbiology: Bacteria and Fungi
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamental biology of pathogenic bacteria and fungi including host-pathogen interactions and microbiological laboratory techniques.
View Classes »2720. Medical Microbiology: Viruses and Parasites
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamental biology of medically relevant viruses and parasites including host-pathogen interactions and microbiological laboratory techniques.
View Classes »2800. Medical Cell Biology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Foundations of cellular structures and molecular basis of disease, from essential components of eukaryotic cells to cellular responses to injury and disease.
View Classes »3093. Foreign Studies in Pathobiology
1.00 - 15.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 15 credits.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics taken in a foreign study program.
View Classes »3094W. Seminar
2.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Majors may take this course in each semester of the senior year.
View Classes »3095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Topics and credits to be published prior to the registration period preceding the semester offerings.
View Classes »3099. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Special problems in connection with departmental research programs and diagnostic procedures for diseases of animals. Some suggested topics are histopathologic laboratory procedures, clinical hematology, diagnostic bacteriology, diagnostic parasitology.
View Classes »3100. Histologic Structure and Function
4.00 credits
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Designed for students in biologic, paramedical and animal sciences; its purpose is to integrate histologic and cellular structure with function, utilizing human tissues and those from other vertebrates.
View Classes »3201. Principles of Animal Virology
3.00 credits
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Structure and classification of viruses, cultivation and multiplication, pathogenesis and epidemiology of viral infections, host response, oncogenic viruses, immunization against, and laboratory diagnosis of viral diseases.
View Classes »3201W. Principles of Animal Virology
3.00 credits
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Structure and classification of viruses, cultivation and multiplication, pathogenesis and epidemiology of viral infections, host response, oncogenic viruses, immunization against, and laboratory diagnosis of viral diseases.
View Classes »3401. Immunobiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Principles of basic and clinical immunobiology; phylogeny and ontogeny of the immune response, characteristics of the immune response, cellular and humoral immunity; central and peripheral lymphoid tissues; mechanisms of immunologic injury and immunologic diseases; comparative and veterinary immunology; transplantation and tumor immunology.
View Classes »3501. Diagnostic Techniques for the Biomedical Sciences
Theoretical basis and practical exposure to modern laboratory methods used in the biomedical sciences for disease diagnosis.
View Classes »3700. Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics
3.00 credits
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Mechanisms of emergence that different pathogens have used to cause disease in new hosts.
View Classes »3810. Systems Pathophysiology I
3.00 credits
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Organ-based study of human and animal diseases. Use of gross, microscopic, and physiologic evidence to diagnose disease. Topics covered include respiratory, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, lymphoid, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems.
View Classes »3820. Systems Pathophysiology II
3.00 credits
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Organ-based study of human and animal diseases. Use of gross, microscopic, and physiologic evidence to diagnose disease. Topics covered include central nervous, skin, hepatobiliary, endocrine, and digestive systems.
View Classes »4000. Bioinformatics in Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Basic concepts and terminologies in bioinformatics and infectious disease epidemiology. Hands-on, practical experiences in sequence analysis: database, alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and visualization of data.
View Classes »4197W. Pathobiology Honors Thesis
3.00 credits
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Writing of Honors thesis based on an independent research project in Pathobiology.
View Classes »4203. Principles of Antibacterial Development
3.00 credits
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Designed to cover important concepts and pioneering strategies currently being used to develop novel antibacterials.
View Classes »4230. Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
3.00 credits
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Students develop an understanding of approaches for scientists and engineers to use the immune system to combat infectious and chronic diseases. Both traditional and modern molecular approaches to vaccine and immunotherapy design will be discussed. Students will gain an appreciation for the transition from basic research to practical applications.
View Classes »4300. Principles of Pathobiology
3.00 credits
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The body's response to chemical, physical, and microbial injuries including the functional and morphologic alterations in disease of the major organ systems.
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