VT PA 342.3
General Pathology
Q1&2(3L-4P)

Basic pathogenic mechanisms that underlie disease processes are discussed. Functional derangements are correlated with structural alterations. The following topics are considered: cell and tissue injury, disturbances of circulation and hemostasis, inflammation, healing and repair, immunopathology, disturbances of growth and neoplasia.

VT PA 343.5
Systemic Pathology
Q3(3L-4P),Q4(3L-2P)

The principles discussed in general pathology will be utilized in the consideration of the pathology of specific diseases which affect the body systems of domestic animals. Principles of pathogenesis and diagnosis will be stressed.

*VT PA 412.3
Diseases of Poultry
2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students in the College of Agriculture.

Designed to provide information on the causes, signs and control of common poultry diseases for students with little or limited background in the anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pathology of the avian species. Emphasizes the effect of disease as a limiting factor in efficient poultry production and the control of disease on a modern poultry farm. Given in alternate years.

*Denotes courses open to students in the College of Agriculture.

VT PA 445.2
Avian and Laboratory Animal Medicine
Q3(3L-1P),Q4(2L-1P)

Common diseases of poultry, other avian species, laboratory animals and caged pets are discussed. Diagnosis and pathology are emphasized. The general principles of preventive medicine in poultry and laboratory animals are reviewed. The principles of treatment of diseases in avian and other caged pets are also reviewed. The use of animals in research is discussed.

VT PA 446.2
Clinical Pathology
Q1&2(2L-2P)

Designed to teach the student how to interpret laboratory data and apply practical clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, hematology, cytopathology and urology in the diagnosis of disease.

GRADUATE COURSES

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Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Graduate Studies & Research

VT PA 810.3
Clinical Hematology
1/2(1L-2S)

Presented biennially in lectures and tutorial sessions utilizing current previously selected clinical laboratory material. Assigned reading, review of cases and presentation of such cases in seminars are part of this course.

VT PA 811.3
Clinical Chemistry
1/2(1L-2S)

Presented biennially in lectures and tutorial sessions utilizing current clinical laboratory specimens. Interpretation of tests and methodology are stressed. Includes assigned reading, review of cases and presentation of such cases in
seminars.

VT PA 820.3
Mammalian Pathology I (Formerly 860)
1/2(2S-6C)

VT PA 821.3
Mammalian Pathology II
1/2(2S-6C)

Necropsy technique and examination of animals submitted for diagnosis. Pathogenesis and diagnosis are emphasized. The student will be required to complete at least 30-50 cases for 3 credit units. Selected cases are to be discussed at weekly necropsy conferences. Other studies include familiarization with histological techniques, histochemical techniques and macro and micro-photography.

VT PA 822.3
Mammalian Pathology III
1/2(1/2S-8/10P)