Courses
Courses primarily for professional curriculum students:
(Dual-listed with B M S 530). (3-6) Cr. 5. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Anatomy of the dog.
(Dual-listed with B M S 531). (2-6) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. B M S 330
Comparative and topographic anatomy of horse, ruminants, pig, and chicken.
(Dual-listed with B M S 533). (5-3) Cr. 6. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Microscopic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and urinary system.
(Dual-listed with B M S 534). (5-3) Cr. 6. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Microscopic anatomy of the immune system and integument. Microscopic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Descriptions of molecular and cellular biology especially as it pertains to veterinary medicine. Discussions of cellular components, cellular functions and anomalies thereof. Emphasis placed on divergences relevant to companion animals and livestock.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Introduce basic biochemical aspects of metabolism and function of energy, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins in the diet. Determine nutrient requirements of food animals, pets, and horses under various physiological states. Understand fate of various nutrients in simple stomached animals, ruminants, and cecal fermenters. Discuss clinical nutrition problems specific to each species.
(Dual-listed with B M S 537). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Neuroanatomy of domestic animals.
(Cross-listed with V C S). (0-2) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Canine physical examination; basic behavior, animal handling and restraint; medical record keeping.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of basic sciences taught concurrently in the fall semester of the first year curriculum in veterinary medicine.
(0-1) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of basic sciences taught concurrently in the spring semester of the first year curriculum in veterinary medicine.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (1-2) Cr. 1. S.
8 week course. Introductory course with focus on fin fish production, health and medicine. Course content will help define future roles for veterinarians, producers, and service providers. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, pathology, infectious diseases, nutrition, regulatory constraints in production, food safety, and current research. Field trip to aquaculture facility.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
Normal and abnormal behavior of domestic animals.
(Dual-listed with B M S 543). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: B M S 354
Pharmacology and therapeutic uses of fluids, antimicrobial and antiparasitic drugs, clinical use of veterinary drugs, and adverse drug reactions.
(Dual-listed with B M S 547). (2.5-6) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: Instructor permission required for undergraduate students.
Examination of gross anatomy and neuroanatomy of human and dog. Laboratories will include cadaveric and virtual dissection, clinical case studies, and problem based learning.
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(0-40) Cr. 1-12. Repeatable. S.
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 experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(0-8) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of a BMS faculty member
Experience in biomedical techniques in selected BMS laboratories that include but is not limited to cytochemical methods, molecular biological techniques, extracellular and intracellular unit recording, microiontophoresis, microinjection, spectrophoto-fluorometric analysis of chemicals, use of radioisotopes, radioimmunoassay, Ca2+ imaging, confocal microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and immunocytochemistry.
(0-6) Cr. 3. S.
Provides laboratory experience in the application of methods in biomedical sciences, including animal physiology and pharmacology laboratory techniques; human physiology recordings and urinalysis; pharmacokinetics; basic techniques in analytical laboratory; basic pathology, immunology, bacteriology, and virology laboratory techniques.
(Dual-listed with B M S 330). (3-6) Cr. 5. F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of the instructor
Anatomy of the dog.
(Dual-listed with B M S 331). (2-6) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. B M S 330
Comparative and topographic anatomy of horse, ruminants, pig, and chicken.
(Dual-listed with B M S 333). (5-3) Cr. 6. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine or graduate student status
Microscopic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and urinary system.
(Dual-listed with B M S 334). (5-3) Cr. 6. S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine or graduate student status
Microscopic anatomy of the immune system and integument. Microscopic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system.
(Dual-listed with B M S 337). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of the instructor
Neuroanatomy of domestic animals.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Principles of neurophysiology, endocrine and reproductive physiology, muscle physiology, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive physiology, and regulation of body fluid.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.
General principles of drug actions; drug disposition; drug acting or, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems; anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drug; anti-cancer drugs; anesthetics CNS stimulants; lifestyle drugs; drug addiction, abuse and dependence; drugs in sport; drugs for obesity; biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy; drug development.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Techniques. Includes: fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, Immunophenotyping, and monoclonal antibody production. Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Includes: immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, image analysis, confocal, multiphoton and laser capture microdissection.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Includes: Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of tranformants.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.
Includes: two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.
Includes: metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Dual-listed with B M S 443). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: B M S 354
Pharmacology and therapeutic uses of fluids, antimicrobial and antiparasitic drugs, clinical use of veterinary drugs, and adverse drug reactions.
(Dual-listed with B M S 447). (2.5-6) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: Instructor permission required for undergraduate students.
Examination of gross anatomy and neuroanatomy of human and dog. Laboratories will include cadaveric and virtual dissection, clinical case studies, and problem based learning.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of instructor
A multi-instructor course covering major topics in cell structure and function, including: universal features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, types of utilization and conversion of energy, genetic control of cell shape and functionality, internal organization of cells, communication between cells and their environment, development of multicellular systems. Students have to write a term paper.
Cr. 1-7. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-7. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-7. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-7. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-7. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program, and permission of instructor.
Creative component for non-thesis Master of Science degree.
Courses for graduate students:
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
A forum for B M S students to gain experience in the critical exchange of ideas through oral presentation and discussion of scientific information.
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in B M S graduate program.
Attendance and presentation required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Attendance to all B M S seminars and written reports are required.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.