Veterinary Pathology (V PTH)

This is an archived copy of the 2015-2016 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.iastate.edu.

Courses

Courses primarily for professional curriculum students:

V PTH 342. Anatomic Pathology I.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 542). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: for V PTH 342, prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. For V PTH 542, prereq: Graduate classification and BIOL 352 or equivalent for graduate credit, permission of instructor.
Basic pathology with emphasis on disease in animals and introduction to diseases by system.

V PTH 349. The Genome Perspective in Biology.

(Cross-listed with BIOL, GEN, MICRO). (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320
Analysis of genome, RNA, and protein data using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

V PTH 353. Introductory Parasitology.

(Cross-listed with BIOL, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: BIOL 212
Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.

V PTH 372. Anatomic Pathology II.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 572). (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: for V PTH 372, prereq: V PTH 342. For V PTH 572, prereq: Graduate classification and V PTH 542.
Response to injury by each body system.

V PTH 376. Veterinary Parasitology.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 576). (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: For V PTH 376, prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. For V PTH 576, prereq: Graduate classification and V PTH 542.
Parasitic diseases of domestic animals and their control.

V PTH 377. Case Study III.

(0-4) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of the basic sciences taught concurrently in the fall semester of the second year curriculum in veterinary medicine.

V PTH 401. Basics of Medical Terminology.

(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
8 weeks, offered first half semester only. Discussion of prefixes, suffixes, and roots (mostly from Latin and Greek) that comprise medical terms.

V PTH 402. Introduction to Pathology.

(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212 with labs
Introductory exploration of pathology as a medical discipline. This includes study of disease mechanisms via an introduction to general pathology topics (cell degeneration, necrosis, disturbances of growth, disturbances of blood flow, inflammation, neoplasia) and organ system-specific response to injury.

V PTH 409. Introduction to Veterinary Cytology and Laboratory Techniques.

(0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Description, interpretation, and techniques for cellular preparations from tissues and body fluids.

V PTH 425. Clinical Pathology.

(2-4) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: V PTH 372
Principles of clinical hematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis in domestic animals.

V PTH 456. Necropsy Laboratory Practicum.

Cr. 1. Repeatable. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Practicum in postmortem examination and diagnosis.

V PTH 457. Clinical Pathology Laboratory Practicum.

Cr. 1. Repeatable. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Methodology in clinical chemistry, hematology and cytology; practice in interpretation of laboratory data.

V PTH 490. Independent Study.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of instructor and department chair

V PTH 492. Orientation for International Experience.

(2-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. S. Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
8 weeks. Predeparture orientation for group study abroad. Cultural considerations for the study abroad experience and a conversational language introduction. Out of class work will be assigned. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

V PTH 496. International Preceptorship.

(0-40) Cr. 1-12. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experience in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

V PTH 503. Principles of Pathology.

(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Introductory exploration of pathology as a medical discipline. This includes study of disease mechanisms via an introduction to general pathology topics (cell degeneration, necrosis, disturbances of growth, disturbances of blood flow, inflammation, neoplasia) and organ system-specific response to injury.

V PTH 530. Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Medical Education.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Study of principles of teaching and learning as they relate to veterinary medical education. These include: theories of learning, analyzing content/learners/context, identifying goals, identifying appropriate instructional strategies (specific to medical education), matching assessment processes to goals and strategies, common curricular approaches and decision-making processes in medical education, and the scholarship of teaching and learning for veterinary medical educators.

V PTH 542. Anatomic Pathology I.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 342). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: for V PTH 342, prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. For V PTH 542, prereq: Graduate classification and BIOL 352 or equivalent for graduate credit, permission of instructor.
Basic pathology with emphasis on disease in animals and introduction to diseases by system.

V PTH 548. Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory.

Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Prereq: V PTH 376 or V PTH 576
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). A laboratory experience in the technical and applied aspects of veterinary parasitology.

V PTH 549. Clinical Pathology Laboratory.

(0-3) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: V PTH 457; permission of instructor
Laboratory procedures and clinical interpretations with emphasis on hematology, cytology, and clinical chemistry. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

V PTH 550. Surgical Pathology Laboratory.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: V PTH 570 or V PTH 571; permission of instructor
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). Diagnosis of lesions in biopsy specimens; classification of neoplasms. Course includes rotation through departmental biopsy service and review of selected cases from departmental archives. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

V PTH 551. Postmortem Pathology Laboratory.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: V PTH 542; permission of instructor
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). Necropsy techniques of animals with emphasis on gross and microscopic lesions and diagnosis. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

V PTH 554. Ethics in Scientific Research and Writing.

(1-0) Cr. 1. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: Graduate classification
Ethical conduct in biomedical research, criticism, writing, and adherence to regulations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

V PTH 570. Systemic Pathology I.

(4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: V PTH 342 or V PTH 542; permission of instructor
Pathology of the respiratory, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.

V PTH 571. Systemic Pathology II.

(4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years. Prereq: V PTH 342 or V PTH 542; permission of instructor
Pathology of the integumentary, urinary, digestive, lymphoid, and nervous systems and special senses. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.

V PTH 572. Anatomic Pathology II.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 372). (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: for V PTH 372, prereq: V PTH 342. For V PTH 572, prereq: Graduate classification and V PTH 542.
Response to injury by each body system.

V PTH 576. Veterinary Parasitology.

(Dual-listed with V PTH 376). (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: For V PTH 376, prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. For V PTH 576, prereq: Graduate classification and V PTH 542.
Parasitic diseases of domestic animals and their control.

V PTH 590. Special Topics.