Veterinary Pathology
Undergraduate Courses
VTPA 346.3 — 30L-22P over Q3&4Veterinary Clinical Pathology
A case-based course designed to attain proficiency in the
interpretation of laboratory findings and integration of these with
historical and physical findings in order to diagnose disease. The
format includes self-study, interactive lectures and case discussions,
and applied laboratory techniques.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VTPA 352.3 — 32L-32P over Q1&2
Veterinary General Pathology
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.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VTPA 353.5 — 53L-41P over Q2,3&4Veterinary Systemic Pathology
The principles discussed in general pathology will be utilized in
the consideration of specific diseases which affect the body systems of
domestic animals. Principles of pathogenesis and diagnosis will be
stressed.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VTPA 412.3 — (3L-2P)Diseases of Poultry
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.
Restriction(s): Enrolment in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
VTPA 431.2 — 12L-6S-6P over Q4Poultry Disease Management
Common diseases of poultry, and food safety are discussed. Diagnosis, pathology, and disease control are emphasized.
Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
VTPA 434.1 — 12L over Q3
Wildlife Health and Disease
Introduction to wildlife health and disease with an emphasis on major wildlife disease issues in Canada and internationally, and their impacts on wildlife conservation, public health and agriculture. The format will be a mix of lectures, in-class activities and student reports.
Restriction(s): Enrolment in Year 3 of the WCVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program or permission of the instructor.
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