VETT220 Veterinary Pathophysiology
Department of Health Sciences: Veterinary
- I. Course Number and Title
- VETT220 Veterinary Pathophysiology
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- VETT160 and VETT165
- Corequisites
- VETT200, VETT201, and VETT280
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course provides the study of the underlying mechanisms of disease and disorders in animals, with a specific focus on domestic and companion animals. It is designed to explain the pathophysiological processes that underlie clinical conditions in animals.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will
- Correlate the etiology and pathogenesis of common veterinary diseases with clinical manifestations in various animal species;
- Classify diseases based on their etiology, such as infectious, non-infectious, congenital, genetic, and neoplastic diseases;
- Explain the modes of disease transmission, including direct and indirect transmission, vector-borne diseases, and zoonotic potential; and
- Implement diagnostic techniques, including clinical signs, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and necropsy examinations according to current professional standards.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Etiology and pathogenesis
- Organ systems
- Immune and inflammatory responses
- Neoplasia and tumor development
- Infectious diseases
- Diagnostic techniques
- Treatment and management
- Zoonotic diseases
- Case studies
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Laboratory skills, assignments, quizzes, and participation in discussions and group projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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New: 3/12/2024