Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate Courses
VBMS 208.1 — 5L-25T over Q2,3&4Biomedical Rounds
Designed to facilitate integration of learning materials within
biomedical sciences and of biomedical sciences with other components in
the veterinary medical curriculum.
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 220.8 — 69L-139P over Q1,2,3&4Veterinary Anatomy
A general introduction to the anatomy of the common large and small
domestic animal species with emphasis on areas of particular functional
and clinical significance or biological importance.
Formerly: VBMS 210.7
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 222.3 — 28L-18T over Q4Veterinary Neuroscience
An overview of the structure and function of the nervous system of
domestic animals, with emphasis on general clinical applications.
Formerly: VBMS 212.3
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 223.2 — 30L-2P over Q1,2,3&4Veterinary Embryology
Emphasizes the study of embryonic development, including
organogenesis and congenital anomalies. An introduction to teratology
is also given.
Formerly: VBMS 213.2
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program.
VBMS 224.9 — 106L-58P-22T over Q1,2,3&4Veterinary Physiology
The function of the physiological systems of mammals is studied
with emphasis upon the domestic animals and veterinary medical aspects.
After an introductory consideration of basic cell physiology and
hematology, the physiology of respiratory, cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal , renal and endocrine systems is studied. In the
laboratory the principles of physiology are demonstrated through
experiments and observation on the normal animal and with computer
simulations.
Formerly: VBMS 221.8 and VBMS 320.2
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
VBMS 231.4 — 45L-53P over Q1,2,3&4Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy
A general overview of the microscopic and ultrastructural anatomy
of vertebrate cells, tissues and organs emphasizing functional
relationships.
Formerly: VBMS 211.4
Restriction(s): Admitted to Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 305.2 — 35L over Q1&2Veterinary Pain and Analgesia
Examines mechanisms, physiology, impacts, and recognition and treatment of animal pain.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 314.3 — 1(3L-2P)Comparative Anatomy of Domestic Animals
A general review of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the
domestic animals with emphasis on those structures, such as the
digestive and reproductive systems, that are of particular importance
to students of Animal Science.
Restriction(s): Enrolment in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
VBMS 324.3 — 1(3L-3P)Animal Physiology I
To provide undergraduate students with an understanding of
mammalian and avian physiology, with major emphasis on domestic farm
animals. Topics include hematology, respiration, the cardiovascular
system, renal physiology and monogastric digestion.
Restriction(s): Enrolment in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
VBMS 325.3 — 2(3L-3P)Animal Physiology II
To provide undergraduate students with an understanding of
mammalian and avian physiology, with major emphasis on domestic farm
animals. Topics include ruminant digestion, endocrinology, pre-natal
growth, reproduction and lactation.
Restriction(s): Enrolment in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Prerequisite(s): VBMS 324
VBMS 333.6 — 85L over Q1,2, & 3Veterinary Pharmacology
To provide a basic understanding of how drugs work, and how they
interact with the animal that they are administered to, e.g., the
processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. In
addition the processes by which drugs can produce unwanted side effects
will be studied. Drugs that are used widely in veterinary medicine will
be particularly featured.
Formerly: VBMS 323.3.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program.
VBMS 428.3 — 1(3L)Gastrointestinal Physiology
Provides an in-depth coverage of monogastric gastrointestinal
function, stressing those aspects related to the understanding of
diseases of this system
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 317 or permission of the instrutor.
VBMS 431.1 — 10T over Q3Integrative Morphological Sciences
Provides an opportunity for senior students to review and enhance
their knowledge of particular areas in morphological sciences in an
integrated manner.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 433.1 — 6L-1S-1P-4T over Q3Advanced Veterinary Embryology Mechanisms of Congenital Anomaly Development
Will provide an in-depth examination of congenital anomalies and
mechanisms of their development. Comparison of normal and abnormal
structure and development will be made of several anomalies. Teratology
of chosen congenital anomalies will be covered through presentation,
discussion, and problem solving.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 434.3 — 48L over Q1&2Veterinary Toxicology
To provide undergraduate students with an understanding of toxic
agents, mechanisms of action, manifestations in affected animals,
principles of treatment, food safety, and public health concerns of
agents commonly encountered in western Canada. Topics including metals,
pesticides, plants, household products, feed additives and industrial
chemicals will be covered in the course. Instruction in the course will
be provided from a clinical perspective with a major case-based
component.
Formerly: VBMS 424.2.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 435.1 — 12L over Q3Drugs and the Performance Horse
Will cover the history of doping in horse sports, the equine
sanctioning organizations and their current drug rules, drug detection
methodology, and principles of drug depletion.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 436.3 — 48L over Q1&2Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology
Covers pharmacology as it applies to the treatment of clinical
disease in animals. Principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, drug
interactions, and adverse drug reactions will be emphasized. Lectures
on specific groups of drugs are delivered with a system-oriented
approach, emphasizing rational therapeutic options.
Formerly: VBMS 426.2.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 437.1 — 12L-6P over Q4Pain and Analgesia in Non-Mammalian Animals
Provides basic knowledge of the pathways and physiological
mechanisms of pain in non-mammalian vertebrates and some invertebrates
are provided. Recognition of pain and appropriate treatment, including
relevant pharmacology are covered along with clinical application.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VBMS 709.3 — 1(2L-4P)Gross Anatomy of Domestic Animals
A comparative, topographical, functional study of the trunk of the
domestic animals. There is therefore an emphasis on the respiratory,
digestive and reproductive systems. A special project in anatomy
designed by student and instructor is required.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Note: Students with credit for VTAN 210 may not take this course for credit.
VBMS 710.3 — 2(2L-4P)
Gross Anatomy of Domestic Animals
A comparative and topographical study of the head and limbs of the
domestic animals with an emphasis on functional aspects of the
locomotor system. There is also a brief introduction to the anatomy of
laboratory mammals and domestic birds.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Note: Students with credit for VTAN 210 may not take this course for credit.
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