Any experimental courses offered by V C S can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for professional curriculum students:
Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: First year classification in Veterinary Medicine or with permission of instructor
An elective course designed to educate the veterinary student about issues of relevance to companion animal population and shelter medicine and welfare.
Cr. R. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Introduction to the veterinary profession and the various career opportunities available.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-1) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. The course covers selected topics on moral and ethical issues affecting the practice of veterinary medicine.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. This course will focus on helping students develop their communication, leadership, team building and conflict resolution skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. This course will emphasize veterinary law.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: VM3 Status; V C S 444 and B M S 443
Provide advanced instruction in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. General learning objectives include demonstrating the ability to utilize information from the physical exam and historical findings to direct appropriate diagnostics and staging based on a specific cancer diagnosis.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M 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.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
Seminars and case presentations on selected clinical subjects by fourth-year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Attendance is required for a passing grade.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Evaluation of morphologic anatomy of the dog and cat utilizing clinical imaging methods - radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear imaging. Emphasis will be placed on normal radiographic anatomy.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Second year classification in veterinary medicine
General principles of surgery of companion animals.
(0-3) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Second year classification in veterinary medicine
General principles of surgery of companion animals.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: V C S 394
Small animal surgery.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: V C S 394
This elective course is an introduction and overview of the clinical aspects of common conditions in horses and related conditions, including pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. It is not designed to teach the student how to perform specific procedures, but rather to improve knowledge base of students interested in equine or mixed animal practice. Class will include lecture, photos, video presentations, and other formats.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Anesthetic equipment, agents and procedures, including pain management for core species.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine
Principles and techniques of medical and surgical ophthalmology.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Third or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine; V CS 444 or concurrent enrollment in V C S 444
Elective course in diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases. Emphasis on interpretation of electrocardiography.
Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: V C S 444
Elective course in clinical cardiology. Emphasis on common congenital and acquired cardiac diseases of companion animals. Builds on foundation of basic clinical cardiac knowledge obtained in V C S 444; expands to cover additional diseases in greater depth (e.g. infective endocarditis, systemic and pulmonary hypertension, heartworm disease, feline arterial thromboembolism, bradyarrhythmias and cardiac pacing, congenital heart diseases and interventional correction).
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: Third year veterinary medicine program
Introduction of common topics in emergency and critical care in companion animals. General learning goals for students in this course include developing the ability to utilize physical exam skills and historical findings to triage patients and assess stability.
(1-3) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: third classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in management and diseases of pet birds and exotic species.
Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Offered to Veterinary Students in their 3rd or 4th year of curriculum.
Topics covering the health and welfare of non-domestic animals in captivity. Regulations specific to exotic animal ownership and exhibition will be covered. Students will discuss diseases which affect multiple taxon groups, and learn about interface diseases. Specific topics regarding the veterinary care of exotic canids, felids, ungulates, primates, Old-World Camelids, exotic equids and avian species will be discussed. Laboratories will introduce remote-delivery and restraint devices, dangerous animal handling techniques (including venomous snake handling techniques), contraception for non-domestic animals, and extra-label use of medications and vaccines in non-domestic species.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in feline internal medicine.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in oncology.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Third or fourth -year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in small animal and equine nutrition.
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in dermatology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine, permission of department curriculum committee
Elective course in veterinary practice under the guidance of veterinarians in approved practice settings. Maximum of 6 credits in 2 credit increments.
Cr. R. Repeatable.
Prereq: VM4 classification, permission of instructor
External practical experiences in the fourth year curriculum for additional professional development of the veterinary student.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 4. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and completion of V C S 405 and/or V C S 406. Enrollment by permission of instructor.
Clinical experience in husbandry, nutrition and training of exotic animals in a zoo environment. Students will get instruction and learn the application of the clinical skills required when dealing with exotic animals, including the hands-off visual examination obtaining historical and clinical information from zookeepers, and the use of immobilization drugs for patient exams. Students will learn the common medical disorders of exotic species and treatment techniques.
Cr. 2-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Completion of V C S 405 and/or V C S 406, or permission of instructor.
Elective course in veterinary practice under the guidance of trained zoo veterinarians in approved practice settings. Maximum of 12 credits.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of small animals.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week elective rotation at an animal shelter/humane society that works with the public to place pets in homes. This rotation will encompass population medicine (medicine, surgery, intake, adoption, behavior and temperament, neglect and cruelty) that animal shelters deal with on a daily basis. The selected animal shelter/humane society must have a veterinarian(s) on staff and be approved by the course coordinator. More than one VCS 437 may be taken upon approval of the course coordinator.
Cr. R. S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Rotating assignments through multiple sections within the Veterinary Medical Center.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Elective clinical assignment in rehabilitation.
(1-2) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: Second or third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Orthopedic diseases of the equine.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of small animals.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of equine.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical rotation in neurology with an emphasis on neurolocalization, disease processes, use of diagnostics in medical and surgical neurology and treatment options. Exposure to neurosurgical techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine - preference to equine track student. Limited to 16 students.
Hands on experience with equine veterinary diagnostic skills related to theriogenology, medicine, surgery, radiology, and ophthalmology.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Essentials of diagnostic image interpretation. Essentials of radiobiology, radiation therapy and protection from radiation.
(1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Pre-laboratory presentations and laboratories introduce the student to anesthetic and surgical principles and techniques that can be applied to all animal species.
(1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
This laboratory introduces the student to anesthetic and surgical principles - and techniques that can be applied to all animal species. Consists of only neutering humane society animals throughout the laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
This laboratory introduces the student to anesthetic and surgical principles and techniques that can be applied to all animal species. Provides a broader range of surgical experiences throughout the laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: V C S 449
8 weeks. Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species.
(1-6) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: V C S 449
8 weeks. Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species. Consists of only neutering humane society animals throughout the laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 2. Repeatable. S.
Prereq: V C S 449
8 weeks. Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species. Exposure to more advanced surgical techniques with most surgical principles.
(1-6) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: V C S 449
8 weeks. Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species. A second repeat for students with a special interest in small animal surgery.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Must have instructor permission to repeat this course.
Study of clinical dermatological problems via computer-aided instruction, case simulations, and/or lectures. Clinical management of cases presented to Veterinary Medical Center.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal medicine.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in soft tissue surgery.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in orthopedic surgery.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine medicine.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine surgery.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical experience in hospital based general practice.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine ambulatory practice.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Elective clinical assignment on the principles and practices of normal and therapeutic horseshoeing and equine foot care.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal and large animal anesthesiology.
Cr. 4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment to provide supervision of hospital cases requiring intensive care and including emergency cases.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in ophthalmology.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Completion of V C S 460 Radiology is required. Enrollment by permission of instructor.
Elective clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine, Small Animal, Comparative, and Food Animal reproduction only.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Elective comparative clinical assignment in Theriogenology with caseload management in Food Animal, Equine, Small Animal and Small Ruminants sections. Rotation through these different sections will depend on the caseload (by species)and include routine breeding management, semen collection and cryopreservation in different species, advanced laparoscopic and non-surgical procedures for insemination and embryo flushing/transfer, pregnancy diagnosis as well as management of reproductive emergencies.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in Equine Theriogenology involving both mare and stallion breeding management, cool-shipped semen preparation and semen cryopreservation, embryo transfer, foaling of high-risk pregnant mares as well as normal mares, breeding soundness exams of the mare and stallion, treatment of retained fetal membranes and neonatal care.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in Small Animal Theriogenology. Primary reproductive management in the canine involving breeding management of the bitch and stud dog, advanced surgical and non-surgical insemination using fresh or frozen semen, infertility case management for the male and female. High risk pregnancy management, whelping and neonatal care case management as required.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in cardiology.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
Cr. 2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in intensive care.
Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
All aspects of veterinary dentistry, prophylaxis, endodontics, and orthodontics. This course is an on-line course.
Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical rotation in equine dentistry with an emphasis on routine equine dental examinations, specialized equipment, and corrective procedures. Offered only offered for one 2-week rotation. Enrollment is limited.
Cr. 2. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in 4th year of the veterinary curriculum; completion of primary care rotation or familiar with the Primary Care protocol; proof of rabies prophylaxis and a protective titer.
Basic principles of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Participation in dental cleaning and scaling of the teeth in the oral cavity; positioning and interpretation of dental radiographs; administration of regional anesthesia; and patient care and animal handling, including instructions of dental procedures and dental home care. Opportunities may be available to practice oral surgery, extraction techniques and radiographic positioning on cadaver specimens. Interaction with clients during procedures and appointments. Opportunities to observe and assist with advanced dentistry and oral surgery procedures as the need arises. Experience in primary care rotation responsibilities.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Course Instructor-of-Record and Sponsoring VCS Faculty Member.
Independent Study in veterinary medicine focusing on basic / translational research or learning issues. Enrollment in this course is not appropriate for clinical experiences in the Veterinary Medical Center or extramural experiences in clinical veterinary practice (i.e., preceptorships).
(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 may be assigned.
Cr. R. S.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Seminars and case presentations on selected subjects by fourth year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Completion of a seminar presentation is required for graduation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 1-12. Repeatable.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine. Permission of Course Instructor-of-record and sponsoring VCS Faculty
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. Provides 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:
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.
Special topics in Ophthalmology.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to graduate college
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. Provides 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.
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Prereq: Enrollment in nonthesis master's degree program
Courses for graduate students:
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: V C S 448
Detailed principles of clinical radiology with particular reference to radiographic interpretation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: V C S 445
Principles of general medicine. A study in depth of factors that contribute to the development of clinical signs as related to the pathogenesis of disease.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: V C S 445
An advanced study of metabolic diseases.
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Graduate Level Research.
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Graduate Level Research.