Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Graduate Courses
VBMS 821.3 — 1/2(4T)
Ultrastructural Cytology
A survey of cytoarchitecture drawing heavily on examples from
mammalian species. Emphasis will be on interpretation of electron
micrographs, but technical problems will also be considered. Students
will be encouraged to present their own micrographs for discussion.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
VBMS 824.6 — Q1(2L)2(3L-3P)3(4L-5P)4(3L-5P)Advanced Mammalian Physiology
The physiological systems of mammals are studied with emphasis on
domesticated species. Hematology, general physiology and biophysics,
the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous systems are covered.
Laboratory experiments and observations are conducted on normal
animals, emphasizing an understanding of physiological measuring
techniques.
VBMS 827.3 — 2(2L-4P)Advanced Neurophysiology
An advanced lecture and laboratory course in neurophysiology with
special emphasis on current methods of investigation utilized in this
field.
VBMS 828.3 — 1(3L)Gastrointestinal Physiology
Provides an in-depth coverage of monogastric gastrointestinal
physiology, stressing those aspects related to the understanding of
gastroenteric disease.
VBMS 830.3 — 1(3L)Physiology and Endocrinology of Reproduction in Mammals
Topics will be hormones of reproduction, sexual differentiation and
maturation, physiology and endocrinology of male reproductive system,
reproductive cyclicity in the female, gestation and parturition,
reproductive behaviour, and the seasonality of reproductive activity.
VBMS 833.3 — 1/2(3L-1S)Subclinical Toxicology
Discusses subclinical manifestations to toxic agents. The emphasis
will be on immunological and behavioral alterations produced by a
variety of chemical agents. Animal models and testing methods used to
evaluate the effects will be discussed, along with various public
health considerations and significance.
Prerequisite(s): VBMS 836 and PSY 110 or permission of the instructor.
VBMS 836.5 — 1(4.5L-1S)General Toxicology I
General principles of toxicology - including principles of
toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics, factors influencing toxicity,
mechanisms of actions of poisons and antidotes, methods of toxicity
evaluation. Toxicology of common poisons e.g. pesticides, metals and
metalloids, toxic gases, poisonous plants, zootoxins, etc. Aims at the
basic science aspect of toxicology and not at clinical diagnosis or
treatment of specific toxicoses.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
VBMS 837.5 — 2(4.5L-1S)General Toxicology II
Four areas are emphasized: 1) systematic toxicology - types of
injury produced in specific organs/systems by toxic agents and agents
which produce these effects; 2) environmental toxicology - entry,
persistence, amplification and effects of environmental pollutants; 3)
subclinical toxicosis by environmental contaminants, carcinogenesis,
teratogenesis, mutagenesis; 4) nutritional toxicology - methodology,
national and international standards and consideration of natural and
manmade toxic substances.
Prerequisite(s): VBMS 836 or permission of the instructor.
VBMS 838.3 — 1/2(3P)Research Techniques in Endocrinology and Reproduction I
An advanced course in research techniques in the field of
endocrinology and reproduction. Students will spend time in three
different research laboratories learning techniques of value to their
research work and future career. The course aims to diversify and
strengthen the student's preparation in modern research approaches.
VBMS 839.6 — 1&2(3P)Research Techniques in Endocrinology and Reproduction II
An advanced course in research techniques in the field of
endocrinology and reproduction. Students will spend time in six
different research laboratories learning techniques of value to their
research work and future career. The course aims to diversify and
strengthen the student's preparation in modern research approaches.
VBMS 840.3 — 2(3L)Vascular Biology and Toxicology
Examines the physiology of the blood vessels at the tissue,
cellular and molecular level. The interaction of blood vessels with
blood, the pathophysiology of common vascular diseases, and the effect
of toxicants on the circulation are discussed.
Formerly: VBMS 898.
VBMS 841.3 — 1/2(3L)
Drug Residues in Food Animals
An advanced course in applying pharmacokinetic principles to
current problems in food animal drug and chemical residues. Students
will learn computer analysis of depletion data, investigate the effects
of clinical disease on drug disposition and evaluate species-specific
residue problems.
Prerequisite(s): DVM or equivalent degree; permission of the instructor.
Formerly: VBMS 898.
VBMS 850.3 — 1/2(3L)Lung Cell and Molecular Biology
Designed for in-depth study of lung morphology and physiology as well as mechanisms of lung inflammation.
Formerly: VBMS 898.
VBMS 851.3 — 1/2(3L)Inflammation and Repair
This advanced course provides the latest concepts and advances in
cell and molecular mechanisms of inflammation and subsequent repair.
VBMS 898.3 — 1/2(3S)Special Problems in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Study of a special topic in the biomedical sciences for which no
formal course exists and pertinent to the candidate and their goals.
This is general enough to cover the goals of the old courses from the
two old departments.
VBMS 899.6 — 1&2(3S)Special Topics
Study of a special topic in the biomedical sciences for which no
formal course exists and pertinent to the candidate and their goals.
This is general enough to cover the goals of the old courses from the
two old departments.
VBMS 990Seminar
Graduate students in the department are required to attend and
participate. The staff and visiting scientists also contribute to the
course. Interested undergraduates may be invited to attend and
participate.
VBMS 994Research
Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.
VBMS 996Research
Students writing a PhD thesis must register for this course.
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