Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Graduate Courses
VSAC 800.6 — 1/2(2L/2S)
Advanced Veterinary Internal Medicine I
Deals with the pathophysiology of animal disease on a body system
or organ basis. The mechanisms of disease and the rational approach to
diagnosis and therapy are emphasized. Topics include an introduction to
the pathophysiology, systemic states, cardiovascular system, blood and
hemopoietic system, respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract.
VSAC 802.3 — 1/2(40P, 2 weeks)Special Field Experiences
Total immersion in the area of study pertinent to the graduate
student. A complete report is required and should come from a daily log
of activities and be organized from a protocol set up by the student's
advisory committee prior to going out on this experience.
Note: Requires 40 hours of practicum over a period of 2 or 4 weeks.
VSAC 803.6 — 1/2(40P, 4 weeks)Special Field Experiences
Total immersion in the area of study pertinent to the graduate
student. A complete report is required and should come from a daily log
of activities and be organized from a protocol set up by the student's
advisory committee prior to going out on this experience.
VSAC 810.3 — 1(1.5L-1.5S)Veterinary Ocular Pathology
To develop a thorough understanding of ocular pathology in domestic
animals and to understand ocular fixation and processing. These will be
viewed in a live electronic classroom where the congenital,
developmental, and acquired diseases of the cornea, sclera,
conjunctiva, orbit, eyelids, glaucoma, uvea, lens, vitreous, retina,
optic nerve and ocular neoplasia are presented. Participants will be
expected to describe the ocular findings on a variety of glass slides
provided at random during the interactive session at the end of each
week.
Prerequisites(s): DVM or equivalent.
Note: Pre-recorded lectures with slides are viewed online prior to weekly Internet Chat.
VSAC 860.6 — 1&2(2R-2S)Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery
The anatomy, pathophysiology and surgery of the urinary,
hemopoietic, endocrine and alimentary systems will be studied with
respect to the basic principles of wound healing, shock, tissue
response to trauma and biochemical parameters. Regular seminars based
on current literature reviews will be required of the candidates.
VSAC 865.3 — 1/2(1S-1R)Advanced Medical Imaging of Small Animals
A seminar course covering the medical imaging of disease in small
animals. Incorporates discussion of veterinary radiology and
ultrasonography with review of normal anatomy and typical abnormal
conditions, plus exposure to more challenging case material. Additional
discussions will focus on other imaging modes such as CT and MRI.
VSAC 866.3 — 1/2(1S-1R)Advanced Radiographic Diagnosis of Large Animals
A tutorial course covering the radiographic diagnosis of disease in
large animals. Familiarizes the student with normal radiographic
anatomy and the radiographic signs of disease in the skeleton, thorax
and abdomen of these species.
VSAC 868.6 — 1&2(2L-S/C)Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiology
Advanced veterinary anesthesiology. Subjects include anesthetic
equipment, pain control, pharmacology of anesthetic agents, mechanisms
of anesthesia and the effects of anesthetic agents on the various body
systems. Anesthetic techniques for specific body systems and disease
conditions will also be discussed.
VSAC 869.6 — 1/2(2L)Veterinary Critical Care
Designed to familiarize the student with intensive care of the
veterinary patient. The course is multidisciplinary in nature and uses
a body systems approach to discuss pathophysiology, pharmacology,
diagnostics, supportive care, and treatment of the critically ill
veterinary patient. The major focus is on small animals, but the
principles discussed apply to all species.
VSAC 870.6 — 1&2(2.5S)
Topics in Advanced Small Animal Internal Medicine
A discussion course covering the pathophysiology, diagnosis and
therapy of selected important medical diseases in small animals. The
emphasis will be on critical review of the current literature and
discussion of the implications for management of small animal
patients.Note: This course will be offered every third year.
Prerequisite(s): DVM degree.
VSAC 871.3 — 1(1L-1S)Advanced Large Animal Ophthalmology
Provides students with formal instruction in large animal (equine
and food animal) ophthalmology. Students will learn to critically
review classic and current literature on large animal ophthalmology
topics. Students will acquire the ability to diagnose and discuss
pathogenesis and design treatment plans for ophthalmic diseases of the
horse and food and fiber producing species.
Prerequisite(s): DVM degree or equivalent.
VSAC 872.3 — 1(1L-1S)Advanced Small Animal Ophthalmology
Provides an in-depth review of the current literature on canine and
feline ophthalmic diseases. It will review the anatomy and physiology,
pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and
medical and surgical therapy of diseases of the orbit, eyelids,
conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, uvea, lens, vitreous, retina, and optic
nerve of both the dog and cat.
Prerequisite(s): DVM degree or equivalent.
VSAC 873.6 — 1&2(20C)Advanced Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Procedures in diagnostic and therapeutics as applied to the daily clinical case load.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of DVM degree and registration in a MVetSc program.
VSAC 898.3 — 1/2(3R)Special Topics
To be defined and described each time it is offered. A thorough
study of a special topic pertinent to the specific goals of the
candidate and their program.
VSAC 899.6 — 1&2(3R)Special Topics
To be defined and described each time it is offered. A thorough
study of a special topic pertinent to the specific goals of the
candidate and their program.
VSAC 980.0Clinical Practice
Recognizes the many clinical activities of students in the program
that may not be otherwise credited. Students are required to make
satisfactory progress in this course to maintain full-time status in
the program.
VSAC 990Seminar
Discussion on research plans, protocols, and results by graduate
students and faculty. Graduate students are required to attend and
participate. Faculty and visiting scientists may also contribute to the
course.
VSAC 992.0Project
Students undertaking the project Master's degree (MVetSc) must register in this course.
VSAC 994Research
Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.
VSAC 996Research
Students writing a PhD thesis must register for this course.
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