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VMED 7443 Diagnostic Imaging Prerequisites: Second-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Radiographic theory, techniques, and interpretation. Introduction to alternate methods, including ultrasonography. Course previously offered as VMED 5443. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7454 Infectious Diseases II Prerequisites: Second-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Continuation of Infectious Diseases I (VMED 7354). Classroom/Lab Supply & Materials Fee of $25.00 applies. Course previously offered as VMED 7450. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7482 Hemolymphatic and Oncology Prerequisites: Second-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, pathology, medical and surgical treatment, and prevention of diseases related primarily to the blood and lymphatic system (six-week module). Course previously offered as VMED 5582. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7502 Ophthalmology Prerequisites: Third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and prevention of ophthalmic disease in small animal and equine patients. Course previously offered as VMED 7501. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7510 Research Elective Prerequisites: Second- or third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Participation in faculty-directed projects to enhance career development in veterinary biomedical research. Students participate in a process mimicking investigator-initiated research by developing a research proposal, participating in a competitive peer-review process, and reporting on completed research project. Letter grade to be assigned. Course previously offered as VMED 5510. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-4

VMED 7512 Laboratory Animal Medicine Prerequisites: Second- or third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Introductory course focusing on the biology and major diseases of commonly used laboratory animals. Course previously offered as VMED 7721. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7521 Veterinary Practice Management Prerequisites: Second- or third-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Skills and background for success as an employee in private veterinary practice. Successful practice is defined in terms of the perceived value received in the delivery of veterinary medical services, doctor-client communication skills, and aesthetic quality of the environment in which services are delivered. Business management of private practice, personal finances, and personnel management. Course previously offered as VMED 5521. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7522 Small Animal Medical Diagnosis: Signs and Symptoms Prerequisites: Second- or third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Introduction to clinical problem solving through application of a problem-oriented approach to clinical diagnosis. Discussion of major problems (clinical signs and symptoms) affecting animals, and the pathophysiology of each clinical sign, its differential diagnosis and symptomatic management. Review of key anatomical, pathological and immunological concepts learned in basic science courses. Course previously offered as VMED 5522. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med VMED 7531 Avian Biology for Veterinarians Prerequisites: Second- or third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Description: Topics in avian biology of value to veterinary students who will be treating birds in their practice or those planning to be active in raptor rehabilitation. Feather anatomy and molt; bill and claw anatomy; characteristics of the avian skeleton; weight saving adaptations; recondition atrophied flight muscles in raptors; anatomy of the digestive system; how birds breathe; avian aerodynamics; taste and olfaction in birds; reproductive biology; raptor natural history; identification,

rehabilitation. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med

Contact hours: Lab: 2 Levels: Professional Schedule types: Lab Department/School: Dean of Veterinary Med