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)

VT PA 823.3
Mammalian Pathology IV
1/2(1/2S-8/10P)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 821 or permission of the course coordinator.

Necropsy technique and gross and histopathology submitted for diagnosis. Each course is prerequisite to the next. Students will spend 4 months on the diagnostic service roster and complete 30-50 cases for 3 credit units.

VT PA 830.3
Surgical Pathology I
1/2(1S-6C)

Introduction to examination of surgical biopsy submitted for diagnosis. Specific disease conditions are reviewed. Diagnosis and prognosis is stressed, especially in regard to neoplastic diseases. Selected cases are presented by students in a weekly seminar.

VT PA 831.3
Surgical Pathology II
1/2(1S-6C)

Gross and microscopic examination of biopsy material submitted to the diagnostic service. Diagnosis and prognosis is stressed, especially in regard to neoplastic diseases. Selected cases are presented by students in a weekly
seminar.

VT PA 832.3
Surgical Pathology III
1/2(1/2S-2/3P)

VT PA 833.3
Surgical Pathology IV
1/2(1/2S-2/3P)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 830 or 831.

Gross and microscopic examination of biopsy material submitted to the diagnostic service. Diagnosis and prognosis is stressed, especially in regard to neoplastic diseases. Selected cases are presented by students in a weekly
seminar.

VT PA 841.3
Toxicopathology
1(2L-1S-2T)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 342 and 343; or equivalent.

Given in alternate years. A review of the principles of toxicopathological testing and the most important aspects of general pathobiology will be followed by a presentation of toxic injury to specific body systems.

VT PA 850.3
Diagnostic Clinical Pathology I
1/2(2/3S-10/12P)

VT PA 851.3
Diagnostic Clinical Pathology II
1/2(2/3S-10/12P)

VT PA 852.3
Diagnostic Clinical Pathology III
1/2(2/3S-10/12P)

VT PA 853.3
Diagnostic Clinical Pathology IV
1/2(2/3S-10/12P)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 850 is a prerequisite for VT PA 851, VT PA 851 for VT PA 852, VT PA 852 for VT PA 853.

Diagnostic medical interpretations in clinical biochemistry, hematology, urology and cytology. Interpretation of clinical material is supplemented with formal case discussions and directed reading.

VT PA 869.3
Avian Pathology I
1/2(1L-2P)

Reviews the pathology of the avian species by systems emphasizing histopathology. Lectures will be supplemented by slide study sets and selected reading material. May only be offered in alternate years.

VT PA 871.3
Avian Necropsy I
1/2(4C)

VT PA 872.3
Avian Necropsy II
1/2(4C)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 445, 869; or equivalent.

Necropsy technique of birds submitted for diagnosis of flock diseases. Suitable laboratory procedures following necropsy examination are emphasized. Treatment and control of flock diseases encountered are discussed. Selected cases are presented and discussed by students at the weekly necropsy conferences of the department. To obtain 3 credit units the student will be required to complete approximately 30 cases.

VT PA 873.3
Wildlife Diseases
1/2(2L-1S-1T)
Prerequisite(s): VT PA 343; or equivalent.

Deals with infectious and non-infectious diseases including environmental toxicants, of free-living mammals, birds and fish. The etiology, epizootiology, pathogenesis and ecologic significance of the conditions will be considered. Emphasizes diseases occurring in Western Canada.

VT PA 875.3
Diagnosis of Wildlife Diseases I
1/2(1S-3C)

VT PA 876.3
Diagnosis of Wildlife Diseases II
1/2(1S-3C)

Necropsy and investigative techniques for the diagnosis of disease in wild mammals, birds and fish. Laboratory procedures following necropsy will be encouraged. Selected cases will be presented and discussed by students at the weekly necropsy conferences of the department. Students will be required to satisfactorily complete approximately 40 cases.

VT PA 898.3, 899.6
Special Problems in Veterinary Pathology
1/2(2C-R), 1&2(2C-R)

A thorough study on a selected topic in veterinary pathology will be undertaken. Includes examination of pathological material, tutorial sessions, collateral reading and presentation of a seminar.

VT PA 990
Seminar

A weekly seminar on interesting pathological and clinicopathological cases. All graduate students in the Department of Veterinary Pathology are required to register and attend.

VT PA 991
Seminar in Histopathology
1&2(1S-1R)

A weekly seminar that deals with laboratory methods of disease diagnosis, including histology, hematology, cytopathology and interpretation of laboratory data. All students in the Department of Veterinary Pathology are required to register and attend.

VT PA 992.6
Project

Students undertaking the non-thesis Master's degree (M.Vet.Sc.) must register in this course.

VT PA 994
Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

VT PA 996
Research

Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register for this course.