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Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Courses

Academic Unit: Vet Med, College of-Adm

CVM 3502 - Animal Health & Disease

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: was VPM 3502 until 21-MAY-12, was CAPS 3502 until 18-JAN-05

Common diseases that affect farm animals (especially dairy cattle, swine). Host-agent-environment interactions that cause disease (microbiology, immunology, environmental factors). Incorporating preventive management practices in animal production systems, monitoring health/productivity, recognizing disease. Treatment considerations. Major exotic/zoonotic diseases. In-house labs or field trips.

CVM 6000 - Gopher Orientation and Leadership Experience

(2 cr; Prereq-Admission to veterinary program; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Introduces first-year students to the veterinary college, program, and profession. Two-day and one-night off-site orientation program and monthly meetings are experiential in design and focus on leadership development, emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict management. Third orientation day on campus and subsequent noon meetings introduce students to the college facilities and resources and address logistics necessary for participation in the program. Students work in mentor groups of 9-11 students and 2-3 faculty mentors throughout the course.

CVM 6001 - Global and Intercultural Opportunities

(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 1 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Finding and applying for opportunities. Securing funding. Travel safety. Topics in cultural competence. Presentations from students who have participated in international projects.

CVM 6006 - Global One Health: Thailand

(3 cr; S-N only; offered Periodic Spring)

Self-guided study. Monthly in person seminars prior to three week study abroad in Thailand. Journal on recommended topics. Assessment via evidence of reading provided references through active participation in discussions, presentation of learning topics, active participation.

CVM 6007 - Global Perspectives and Intercultural Development

(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This course provides information on international and cultural immersion opportunities including finding and applying for opportunities, securing funding, and traveling safely. Additionally, students will explore cultural humility through the Intercultural Development inventory, case studies, and class activities. Students will also have the opportunity to view posters and ask questions from current students who have participated in international projects

CVM 6008 - Integrated Physiology

(6.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 8 credits)

Fundamental principles of animal metabolism and physiology including the function of cells, skeletal muscle, heart and vascular system, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.

CVM 6009 - Introduction to Teaching Skills

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

This is a hybrid series of modules and face-to-face course sessions, and experiential learning guiding veterinary students through best practices to enhance efficacy as an instructor in a veterinary curriculum. Specific topics include learning theory, building a course session, teaching presentations, and individual student assessment.

CVM 6010 - Urgent Care

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

This rotation is designed to expose the senior student to acute pet illness and injury cases that are typical for any small animal general practice. Emphases of the rotation include honing client communication skills taking coherent patient histories, developing concise problem lists with differential diagnoses, prioritizing diagnostic and therapeutic treatment steps, and writing readable discharge summaries for the client. Senior students will also be expected to practice skills such as physical exam, sample collection, radiograph interpretation, lab work analysis, and may perform minor surgeries.

CVM 6015 - Mission Veterinary Practices Primary Care

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

MVP hospitals offer a busy general practice caseload where students will participate in patient care, scrub into surgery, monitor anesthesia, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, manage exam room interactions with the patient and client, and be responsible for client communication.

CVM 6016 - Urgent Care Elective

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

The Urgent Care Elective course is designed to prepare students to become ready to recognize and be confident in managing small animal (dog and cat) Urgent Care clinical cases. Using both online-based PowerPoint lectures and clinical cases and quizzes, students will gain confidence in learning how to work up Urgent Care cases from intake to discharge. Emphasis will be placed on combining learning from other classes to "put it all together" in the diagnosis and treatment of Urgent Care cases.

CVM 6023 - Veterinary Leadership

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

The course will build on learning objectives of the GOALE program with an emphasis on growth mindset and leadership development. Students and mentors will choose one aspect of leadership development to explore. Structured after the Sanger Leadership framework, all topic sections will begin with an assessment to identify each learners? starting point, and use this to determine personal learning goals. The next two sessions of the semester will be utilizing resources and exercises to practice and apply skills, reflect with the unit team, gather additional resources, and repeat the process. This course uses a 5-step framework for leadership development through self and mentored coaching.

CVM 6026 - Small Animal ICU Practicum: Year 4

(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Management of dogs/cats requiring urgent medical care, intensive medical management. Providing primary case support through patient evaluation, problem solving, health care delivery, equipment operation. Practicum in Small Animal Intensive Care Unit.

CVM 6027 - Large Animal Practicum: Year 3

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Experience in procedures/policies involved in after-hours care of hospitalized/emergency cases in the large-animal hospital. Prereq-3rd DVM or [instr consent, college consent]

CVM 6028 - Large Animal Clerk Duty

(2 cr; Prereq-All 4th year students and affiliate students.; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Team leadership in procedures/policies involved in after hours care of hospitalized/emergency cases in large-animal hospital.

CVM 6029 - Small Animal Hospital Practicum: Year 3

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Management of dogs/cats requiring urgent medical care, intensive medical management. Providing primary case care and service support through patient evaluation, problem solving, health care delivery, equipment operation. Practicum is served in Small Animal Intensive Care Unit.

CVM 6131 - Mixed & Food Animal Problems

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course combines cases commonly encountered in mixed or food animal practice and allows students to select assignments based on their track and species interest. All students will complete the same core cases emphasizing common learning objectives across species, and in addition, students will complete core and elective cases for their species of interest.

CVM 6137 - Small Animal Clinical Nutrition

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Students participate in clinical nutrition service of VMC, manage nutritional needs of patients, perform nutritional assessments of ICU patients, perform internal/referring nutritional consults, and see outpatient appointments.

CVM 6206 - Introduction to Integrative Medicine

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This 1 week elective rotation is primarily provided for 4th year veterinary students. The integrative medicine rotation will cover traditional eastern veterinary medicine, animal chiropractic, nutritional therapy, neutraceuticals, physical therapy, and massage therapy.

CVM 6222 - Applied Epidemiology

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Apply epidemiologic principles to control of infectious diseases in animal populations. Scientific literature. Global impacts of infectious diseases. Diagnostic tests, disease outbreak investigation, economics of disease control/surveillance.

CVM 6308 - Lab Animal Medicine

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of laboratory animal medicine and provide a strong foundation in the discipline. Using a mix of didactic and hands-on training methods, students will gain proficiency in the veterinary care of lab animals, and apply their skills and knowledge gained in all previous courses in their veterinary curriculum. Discussions will be challenging and require independent thought and application of concepts to real-world situations. Students will be well-prepared for additional training in laboratory animal medicine as would occur though residency.

CVM 6312 - Veterinary Dental Rotation (SDen)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Routine/complex dental problems. Students diagnose and formulate treatment plans. Hands-on training. Basic periodontal procedures, single/multi-rooted extractions, dental radiographic techniques, instrument/equipment care, dental charting.

CVM 6404 - Small Animal Dermatology: Advanced Block

(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Case-base discussion of common dermatologic conditions that affect dogs/cats. Students work on clinical cases outside classroom. Cases are discussed in classroom.

CVM 6452 - Metabolic Disorders II

(3 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, therapeutic options, and management protocols for metabolic and endocrine based disorders of domestic species.

CVM 6457 - Practice Ready Skills Senior Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Hands on, active learning rotation, focusing on the practice of various clinical skills and surgical techniques

CVM 6482 - Small Animal Theriogenology

(1 cr; Prereq-3rd yr DVM or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Normal/abnormal reproduction in dogs/cats. Dystocia management. Diagnosis/treatment of reproductive tract disease. Exotics.

CVM 6493 - Medical Terminology

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

This course is intended for first year DVM students. We will use a system approach to the study of Medical Terminology. Essential word parts and terms will be presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions giving students tools to immediately apply new terminology to practical clinical situations. Most of the course requirements will be completed independently, and assessment will be through online quizzes and case studies. Self-motivation will be necessary to be successful in the course. The instructors will do their best to make the material interesting, to connect the content you will learn in other courses (especially Anatomy and Physiology) and to focus on generalized patterns and ways of learning and using medical terminology.

CVM 6497 - Avian and Exotic Medicine and Surgery

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 1.5 credits)

Bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic diseases of companion birds. Caged birds, psittacines, raptors, racing pigeons, waterfowl. Behavioral components of common management problems (screaming, biting, feather picking, pathological bonding). Clinical methods of capture and restraint, anesthesia, radiology. Collecting samples for lab analysis. Overview of problems managed surgically.

CVM 6500 - Animal, Public, and Ecosystem Health

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or grad student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Emphasize interactions with public health, policy, and regulatory partners to provide a basic understanding of the essential roles veterinarians play in public health, disease control, food safety, and ecosystem health.

CVM 6501 - Advanced Veterinary Public Health: Current Topics

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM or MPH or grad student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Systems used to raise livestock/poultry, deliver through markets to slaughter or processing facilities, and deliver to consumers. Methods to assess/mitigate risks. Emphasizes public health/food safety issues. Field trips, problem solving, assignments.

CVM 6502 - Necropsy

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students perform necropsies, collect tissues for lab analysis, interpret clinicopathologic findings, prepare reports on animals submitted to Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, apply basic/clinical science to diseases for animals and populations of animals. Students may participate in history taking. Case findings discussed daily. Student groups present case reports at weekly departmental seminar.

CVM 6503 - Exotic Animal Necoropsy Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Zoo/wildlife pathology service similar to required necropsy rotation (CVM 6502). Perform necropsies of incoming cases of "nontraditional" animals. Write report and after discussion with faculty member chose appropriate additional tests. Perform histologic evaluation of selected organs. Small projects pertaining to exotic animal pathology (and medicine). Present during lab's Thursday seminar series.

CVM 6505 - Topics course (Topics course)

(0 cr [max 8]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 80 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Equivalent courses: was SACS 7505 until 02-SEP-03, was VDM 7505 until 02-SEP-03, was VPB 7505 until 02-SEP-03, was SACS 7505 until 28-MAY-02, was VDM 7505 until 28-MAY-02, was VPB 7505 until 28-MAY-02, was SACS 7505 until 07-JAN-02, was VDM 7505 until 07-JAN-02, was VPB 7505 until 07-JAN-02, was SACS 7505 until 04-SEP-01, was VDM 7505 until 04-SEP-01, was VPB 7505 until 04-SEP-01, was SACS 7505 until 07-SEP-99, was VDM 7505 until 07-SEP-99, was VPB 7505 until 07-SEP-99

Topics Course

CVM 6506 - Directed Studies in Large Animal Medicine (DistL)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students, under guidance of a faculty member, conduct a special project addressing an issue in large animal medicine. Project proposals include hypothesis, objectives, plan of study, and product for evaluation by adviser and approval by the College of Veterinary Medicine's curriculum committee.

CVM 6507 - Directed Studies in Small Animal Medicine (DistS)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students, under guidance of a faculty member, conduct special project addressing an issue in small animal medicine. Project proposals include hypothesis, objectives, plan of study, and product for evaluation by adviser and approval by CVM's curriculum committee.

CVM 6508 - Directed Studies: Pathobiology (DiStB)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students, under guidance of a faculty member, conduct special project addressing an issue in veterinary pathobiology. Project proposals include hypothesis, objectives, plan of study, and product for evaluation by adviser and approval by CVM's curriculum committee.

CVM 6509 - Directed Studies: (DiSt)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students, under guidance of a faculty member, conduct special project addressing an issue in diagnostic medicine. Project proposals include hypothesis, objectives, plan of study, and product for evaluation by faculty adviser and approval by CVM's curriculum committee.

CVM 6510 - MPH Project: PHP

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Directed field research. Original or secondary analysis of data sets related to public health practice.

CVM 6512 - Zoo and Wildlife Rounds (Topics course)

(.5 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Zoo, wildlife, and exotic pet conservation. Seminars involving topics of exotic animal conservation, medicine, and pathology encountered at Minnesota, Como, and Lake Superior zoos; Raptor Center; and Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Basic biology of the affected animals, clinical aspects, and pathology of encountered diseases. Apply principles of basic/clinical science to address the cause of disease for individual animals as well as populations of animals.

CVM 6513 - Topics on Climate Change and Agriculture

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Science of climate change, role of agriculture and steps that are being taken to mitigate effects. Readings/discussions on a series of topics including, evidence for climate change, policy actions, carbon credits, soil sequestration, role of livestock, anaerobic digesters, and carbon footprint.

CVM 6514 - Directed Studies in Food Animal Medicine (DistFA)

(1 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits)

Conduct special project addressing issue in food animal medicine under guidance of faculty member. Project proposals include hypothesis, objectives, plan of study, product for evaluation by adviser/approval by CVM's curriculum committee.

CVM 6515 - Externship (Extern)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 24 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Students spend two weeks/rotation in a practice or other professional setting.

CVM 6516 - Field Experience in Public Health Practice

(.5 cr [max 8]; Prereq-DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 24 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Equivalent courses: PUBH 7296 (starting 03-SEP-02, was PUBH 5296 until 06-SEP-05)

Directed field experience or clinical rotation/practicum in selected community or public health agencies/institutions. Integration of knowledge/skills in population science for public health.

CVM 6519 - Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Summer Internship

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM student; S-N only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Six-week summer internship (15 hr/wk) at Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Hands-on learning in clinical medicine; avian, waterfowl, and mammal nurseries; wildlife handling and management; and wildlife rehabilitation. Final project.

CVM 6520 - Advanced Small Animal Theriogenology and Pediatrics

(1.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

On-line course consisting of individualized study and directed review of advanced topics in small animal theriogenology.

CVM 6521 - Avian & Exotic Medicine

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Develop the knowledge and technical skills needed to manage common medical and surgical issues of popular avian and exotic species.

CVM 6522 - RaOI Large Animal Medicine

(1 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Large Animal Medicine Rotation at another accredited veterinary college and used to met a core medicine requirement.

CVM 6523 - External Shelter Medicine Rotation

(1 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Shelter Medicine (spay and neuter) at a external site and used to meet a core requirement.

CVM 6524 - Ambulatory Medicine Rotation at Other Institution

(1 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Ambulatory Medicine at another accredited veterinary college and used to meet a core requirement.

CVM 6525 - Rotation at Other Institution (RAOI)

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students to spend one-six weeks in an organized program at another degree-granting institution, in an area either not offered at the University or in one that complements experience in a clinical rotation at the University.

CVM 6526 - Dermatology Rotation at Other Institution

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Rotation through which students may take a required dermatology course at another accredited veterinary college.

CVM 6527 - Anesthesiology Rotation at Other Institution

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Rotation offered allowing students to fulfill their anesthesiology rotation requirement at another accredited veterinary college.

CVM 6528 - Radiology Rotation at Other Institution

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Radiology core rotation taken at another acredited veterinary college and used to meet core requirements.

CVM 6529 - Large Animal Surgery Rotation at Other Institution

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equine Medicine Rotation at another accredited veterinary college and used to meet a core medicine requirement.

CVM 6531 - Biosecurity and Biocontainment for Food Animals

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Rotation. Biocontainment and biosecurity measures and strategies that are being used in the food animal industry (swine, poultry and dairy) to prevent the spread of disease. Hands on experience for students interested in developing biosecurity plans for farms. Pathogen transmission within and between populations, the routes of pathogen dissemination and measures and strategies used to prevent disease dissemination. Hands on biosecurity audits/develop recommendations for system improvement.

CVM 6532 - Clinical Pathology Rotation

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Two week intensive rotation in veterinary clinical lab medicine. Hematology, cytology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, microbiology. Sample submission. Lab test methodology. Didactic teaching, small group discussion, case-based/guided self-instruction, microscopy.

CVM 6535 - RaOI Large Animal Surgery and Lameness

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Large Animal Surgery Rotation at another accredited veterinary college and used to meet a core medicine requirement.

CVM 6538 - Lakefield Clinical Rotation

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Managing general/clinical caseload in non-referral setting. Working with patients at Banfield, The Pet Hospital, under supervision of mentor. Managing acute/chronic cases. Client communication. Clinical skills.

CVM 6539 - Wellhaven

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

The intent of this rotation is to provide the student with experience, instruction and supervision managing a general,clinical caseload in a non-referral, non-academic setting. The student will use knowledge gained in didactic coursework to refine their medical knowledge base. The student will be provided the opportunity to improve their clinical skills working with patients seen at a Wellhaven hospital under the supervision of an assigned Wellhaven mentor and staff.

CVM 6540 - Advanced Veterinary Toxicology

(2 cr [max 8]; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

In-depth examination of toxins. Clinical, diagnostic, mechanistic, and therapeutic aspects of biotoxins, organic, and inorganic toxins that affect livestock, poultry, wildlife, and companion animals or that threaten public health.

CVM 6560 - Public Health Issues and Veterinary Medicine Opportunities

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Public health practice and veterinary medicine. Day-to-day work of public health professionals. Public health principles in context. Veterinary medicine related to public health research/practice. Students interact with advocacy groups, media, lobbyists, legislators, regulatory officials, industry leaders, and public health professionals.

CVM 6561 - Teaching Puppy Class

(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Teaching Puppy Class teaches key concepts in puppy socialization, management, and training as well as teaching key concepts about teaching and interacting with puppy owners in the setting of the UMN Puppy Classes. Students have the opportunity to practice and improve teaching skills, practice puppy-handling skills, and participate in teaching puppy classes at the CVM.

CVM 6562 - Advanced Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

This course will provide additional experience in veterinary anesthesiology allowing safe and confident sedation and anesthesia of clinical cases (ASA 1-3) beyond spays and neuters. The primary emphasis will be small companion animal anesthesia/analgesia; other species will be included when possible (schedule and case-load dependent).

CVM 6601 - Small Animal Internal Medicine: (SAM A)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Primary case responsibility for wide range of clinical diseases. History taking, physical examination, problem definition, diagnostic/therapeutic plans on assigned cases. Cases typically relate to gastroenterology, urology/nephrology, oncology, neurology, immunology, and cardiology. Daily rounds. Students present case discussion topics and interpret lab data, radiographic evaluations, and biopsy information. Emphasizes effective communications with clients/referring veterinarians.

CVM 6602 - Small Animal Internal Medicine: (SAM B)

(2 cr; Prereq-[6601, [DVM 3rd or 4th yr]] or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 52 credits; may be repeated 26 times)

Problem-solving skills, clinical skills, communication skills, record keeping, ethical issues in referral cases. Methods of knowledge acquisition, including computerized searches and diagnostic programs. Small group rounds discussions. Students assist clinicians in management of referral/emergency cases. Cases typically related to gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, oncology, nutrition, neurology, and cardiology.

CVM 6605 - Banfield Clinical Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Managing general/clinical caseload in non-referral setting. Working with patients at Banfield, The Pet Hospital, under supervision of mentor. Managing acute/chronic cases. Client communication. Clinical skills.

CVM 6607 - Introduction to MRI, CT, and PET Imaging Methods

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Two week didactic rotation where students will be introduced to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging methods.

CVM 6609 - Emergency/Critical Care (ECC)

(2 cr; Prereq-Sr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Emergency/critical-care cases in small animal practice or emergency practice. History taking, physical exams. Creating problem lists, proposing diagnostic/therapeutic plans.

CVM 6612 - Teaching Puppy class

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Class is offered to 2nd year students in the spring who receive a "K" grade and finish the class in summer. Class is also offered in the fall for 3rd year students who receive a "K" grade and finish the class the following spring

CVM 6630 - Behavior

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM [3rd or 4th yr] or grad student or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Students participate in behavior consultations: history taking, diagnosis, outline of treatment protocols, sample collection, demonstration of training techniques, writing of treatment plans, case follow-up. Students present one case, prepare one topic of their choice for presentation during rounds. Daily rounds include discussion of cases, review of behavior-related articles, discussion of problem complexes.

CVM 6632 - Dermatology (Derm)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Routine dermatologic problems in companion animal practice. History taking, clinical diagnosis, patient management, client education. Students participate in all phases of diagnosis/management of cases. Small-group discussions.

CVM 6634 - Ophthalmology

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Entry-level ophthalmology. Diagnosis, treatment. Outside readings, review papers, final essay exam.

CVM 6636 - Cardiology

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 4th yr or CVM grad or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Clinical problem solving. Cases of cardiopulmonary disease, including canine/feline congenital heart disease, acquired valvular/myocardial disease, dirofilariasis, arrhythmias, pulmonary disorders. Hands-on experience in conducting physical exams, recording electrocardiograms/echocardiograms, and reading thoracic radiographs. Group discussions, rounds.

CVM 6644 - Primary Care A

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Students manage their own cases including developing diagnostic, treatment, and preventive health maintenance plans for each patient, performing routine medical and surgical procedures, and conducting client communication and education. Wide variety of cases.

CVM 6648 - Advanced Clinical Oncology Rotation

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or grad student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Case management, self-directed research. Students receive oncology referrals, work with emergency cases and special procedures, assist in treatment decisions and therapeutic options for new cases, and manage ongoing chemotherapy/radiation therapy patients. Emphasizes principles of oncology and patient care.

CVM 6649 - Primary Care B

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Students manage their own cases including developing diagnostic, treatment, and preventive health maintenance plans for each patient, performing routine medical and surgical procedures, and conducting client communication and education. Wide variety of cases.

CVM 6661 - Neurology

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Medical/surgical neurology. Providing complete neurological service for clients, patients, and hospital. Integration into all aspects of service, including receiving, work up, surgery, care, communications, and discharges.

CVM 6662 - Comparative Anesthesiology (Anes)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Practical experience in sedating/anesthetizing routine clinical cases. Previously taught lab protocols/techniques are used in healthy normal clinical cases and adapted for high risk cases. Emphasizes problem solving in formulation of anesthetic plans, management of patients under anesthesia, team work, and pain management.

CVM 6663 - SA Surgery

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Diagnostic/therapeutic management of surgical patients. History taking, physical examination, communication, problem solving, and surgical techniques. Economic issues. Students work as part of a surgical service team with faculty member, resident, and intern.

CVM 6664 - University of Minnesota: Spay and Neuter (UMSN)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 5 times)

Elective surgeries such as ovariohysterectomies, neuters, and declaws for small animals. Two-student teams are responsible for pre-surgical evaluation, anesthesia induction/maintenance, surgical procedure, and post-operative care of animals supplied by Humane Society for Companion Animals.

CVM 6665 - Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Students work closely with veterinary technician and physical therapist who are certified canine rehabilitation practitioners. Evaluating a patient to determine a rehabilitation problem list. Establishing treatment goals. Application of basic physical modalities, proper passive range of motion, beginning therapeutic exercises. Students develop treatment goals and plan for one orthapedic and one neurologic case.

CVM 6666 - Special Procedures in Veterinary Radiology

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or grad or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Contrast agents and procedures used to examine various body systems or anatomical areas.

CVM 6690 - Integrative Medicine

(1 cr; Prereq-2nd yr DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

History/principles of acupuncture, chiropractic, and other commonly used complementary approaches to care of domestic animals. Training requirements for certification. Lectures, case examples, demonstrations.

CVM 6691 - Veterinary Acupuncture (AcPunct)

(2 cr; Prereq-[6690, [yr 3 or 4 DVM]] or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Basic veterinary acupuncture theory, point combination, treatment, diagnosis of diseases, hands-on veterinary acupuncture technique.

CVM 6702 - Large Animal Palpation Labs

(1.5 cr; Prereq-DVM or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits)

Hands-on clinical experiences in equine, bovine, or large animal reproductive status/disorders. Students select species.

CVM 6704 - Reproductive Diseases of Cattle

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd yr DVM or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Common diseases affecting reproductive function in cattle, swine, and small ruminants.

CVM 6711 - Large Animal Medicine (LAM)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Equivalent courses: was CAPS 7711 until 05-SEP-00, was CAPS 7711 until 07-SEP-99

Medical diseases of horses, cattle, small ruminants, South American camelids, and pot bellied pigs. History taking, clinical diagnosis, patient management. Assessment of treatment responses. Clinic case material, opportunities to practice common procedures. Small group discussions on clinical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common medical disorders.

CVM 6712 - Equine Ambulatory Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equine ambulatory rotation meeting for two weeks performing farm calls, call backs, x-ray development, and restocking the van. Student and practitioner discuss cases as calls are being made.

CVM 6715 - Large Animal Surgery and Lameness

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 5 times)

General surgery, lameness cases. Emphasizes horses. Some cattle, small ruminants/camelids. Diagnostic/therapeutic management in hospital setting. Cases, rounds, exercises. Students work as part of surgical management or advanced diagnostic/therapeutic techniques available in a referral setting.

CVM 6720 - Problem Solving in Equine Medicine

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology concepts are integrated into discussion of cases. Assignments include reading of journal articles, working through case scenarios on Web CT, and answering case-based questions.

CVM 6721 - Large Animal Neonatology

(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Instruction, emergency duty, practical application of principles in evaluating/treating sick equine neonates. Seasonal participation in clinically managing hospitalized foals/periodically reviewing past cases.

CVM 6727 - Equine Palpation

(.5 cr; Prereq-DVM or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 1 credits)

Hands-on clinical experience in evaluation of equine reproductive status and reproductive disorders.

CVM 6728 - Reproductive Diseases of the Horse

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Reproduction patterns, breeding practices, management, artificial insemination, economics of reproductive performance, and infertility in horses.

CVM 6729 - Community-based External Elective Rotation- Mission Animal Hospital

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

The major emphasis of this rotation is to provide the veterinary student with experience, instruction and supervision managing a general, clinical caseload and engaging in client education in a unique non-profit, community-based setting with a focus on client communication and spectrum of care case management.

CVM 6732 - Equine Dentistry and Preventative Medicine

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or instr consent; intended for equine track or mixed track students; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Two-week rotation on dental health care and general preventative health care for horses. Field trips, presentations, labs, case studies, clinical cases.

CVM 6733 - Equine Dentistry and Nutrition

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equine dentistry and practical abilities for diagnosis/treatment of dental disorders. Equine nutrition and the practical application of common nutrition related health problems. Lectures, hands on activities, group work, and case correlates.

CVM 6736 - Equine Lameness and Podiatry

(2 cr; Prereq-Intended for equine track or mixed track students; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equivalent courses: was CAPS 7736 until 21-JAN-03, was CAPS 7736 until 21-MAY-01, was CAPS 7736 until 18-JAN-00, was CAPS 7736 until 07-SEP-99

Rotation introduces diagnosis/treatment of equine lameness/hoof disorders. Clinical cases, presentations, case studies, labs.

CVM 6737 - Equine Sports Medicine

(2 cr; Prereq-6736; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

Equine lameness and podiatry. Develop lameness and evaluation skills. Diagnostic principles for identifying lameness. Medical, surgical and rehabilitation therapies available to treat lameness. Didactic material, labs, and clinical cases.

CVM 6739 - Professional Development in Clinical Training

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Students will complete valuable work including writing manuscripts for publication, completing research work toward an advanced degree, achieving certifications (Fear Free handling, Beef Quality assurance), taking courses not available in our curriculum (aquaculture, Spanish for veterinarians), and preparing for NAVLE.

CVM 6743 - Professional Development VI

(1.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

The content for this series of courses (6 total that span 3 years) will assist veterinary students in learning basic knowledge and concepts important for veterinary professional development (PD). Each PD course includes module topics that directly connect with CBVE Domains of Competence - 5. Communication, 6. Collaboration, 7. Professionalism and Professional Identity, and 8. Financial and Practice Management - and explore such topics as decision-making, time management, community medicine, ethics, animal welfare, communication, collaboration, personal wellness, financial planning, and scholarship. This series is not designed to teach hard science or clinical skills and will instead focus on professional skills (e.g., interpersonal, leadership, empathy), empowering a growth mindset, and facilitating veterinary success.

CVM 6747 - Equine Theriogenology

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Techniques in equine reproduction. Handling of stallions and mares. Testing for estrus detection. Rectal palpation, ultrasound exam of reproductive tract. Breeding management, hormone treatments, vaginal examination, uterine culture, cytology and biopsy, semen collection and evaluation, intrauterine therapy, artificial insemination.

CVM 6789 - Fresh Dairy Doe and Newborn Goat Kid Management

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Rotation at Poplar Hill Goat Dairy during fresh doe/goat kid season. How to recognize, diagnose, and treat kid illnesses. Health strategies to control Johne's, caprine arthritis encephalitis virus, coccidiosis, neonatal diarrheas, mastitis, parasitism, and nutritional deficiencies.

CVM 6792 - Small Ruminant Health and Production Rotation (SmRu)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equivalent courses: was CAPS 7792 until 07-SEP-99, CAPS 7792 (inactive, ending 08-JAN-01)

Sheep, goat, llama, farmed-deer production, medicine, and health. Nutrition/health management, new stock, facility maintenance, husbandry, diagnosis, record keeping, zoonosis, necropsy. Reproductive management. Breeding soundness, body condition, vasectomy, ultrasound, castration, tail docking, disbudding, dehorning, vaccination, parasites, restraint/handling, venipuncture, foot trimming, tuberculin testing. Farm visits.

CVM 6794 - Camelid Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, and Health Management

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Two-week rotation. Approximately 15 farm visits are made to alpaca/llama farms. Approximately 10 alpacas/llamas are evaluated at VMC. Hands-on learning environment. Physical exam, venipuncture, ultrasound. Field surgeries such as castration, dental work, foot trimming, venipuncture, body condition score, preventive herd health management, pharmaceuticals. Common medical/reproductive problems. Interstate health certificates. Tuberculosis testing and nectropsy.

CVM 6796 - Beef Production Systems Medicine: Feedlot

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Beef cattle feedlot production, medicine, health management. Production systems. Receiving protocols, economics. Livestock selection/evaluation, health management, facility evaluation. Pre-conditioning, pre-immunization, environmental pollution monitoring, transportation/vaccine protocols, nutrition, respiratory diseases, epidemics/disease. Evaluation of small/large feedlot operations. Body condition scoring, castration, dehorning/parasite control. Necropsy, field pathology sampling.

CVM 6797 - Beef Production Systems Medicine: Cow-Calf (BPSCC)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Beef production medicine and health management. How cow-calf medicine fits within the larger North American beef production system. Cow-calf beef production system and related preventative/therapeutic health management programs, purchasing/introducing new stock, marketing systems, facility requirements/design, husbandry, field diagnostics, reproductive management, breeding soundness evaluations, vaccine protocols, record keeping and economics, calving management, body condition scoring, and calf scour management and treatment. Farm visits to evaluate production systems with field trips to high/low health cow-calf operations with focus on problem solving and discussions of on farm disease cases and important industry topics.

CVM 6798 - Beef Production Systems Medicine: Feedlot A

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Beef cattle feedlot production, medicine, health management. Production systems. Receiving protocols, economics. Livestock selection/evaluation, health management, facility evaluation. Pre-conditioning, pre-immunization, environmental pollution monitoring, transportation/vaccine protocols, nutrition, respiratory diseases, epidemics/disease. Evaluation of small/large feedlot operations. Body condition scoring, castration, dehorning/parasite control. Necropsy, Field pathology sampling. Feedlot A rotation is located in Canada. Students are required to fund travel expense.

CVM 6799 - Beef Productions Medicine: Feedlot B

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Beef cattle feedlot production, medicine, health management. Production systems. Receiving protocols, economics. Livestock selection/evaluation, health management, facility evaluation. Pre-conditioning, pre-immunization environmental pollution monitoring, transportation/vaccine protocols, nutrition, respiratory diseases, epidemics/disease. Evaluation of small/large feedlot operations. Body condition scoring, castration, dehorning/parasite control. Necropsy, field pathology sampling. Feedlot B rotation is located in Nebraska. Students are required to fund travel expense.

CVM 6800 - Bovine Palpation

(.5 cr; Prereq-DVM or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 1 credits)

Practice in diagnostic evaluation of bovine reproductive tract.

CVM 6806 - Food Animal Disease and Diagnostics

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Two-week rotation. Food animal necropsies, diagnostic assays.

CVM 6807 - Food Animal Surgery & Anesthesia

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

This course is designed to provide intensive training in ruminant surgery to senior students. The course is unusual in format from most veterinary curriculum offerings and provides an in-depth evaluation of food animal surgery principles as well as hands-on laboratory components to solidify understanding of the material.

CVM 6809 - Spay Neuter Anesthesia Practicum B

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

This is rotation is designed to give you experience in elective procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, castrations, and umbilical hernia repairs on cats and dogs and the anesthesia required for them. Animals are supplied by local animal shelters and rescue groups. The surgeries you provide will make them more adoptable. This elective was designed to help you transition into a practitioner capable of anesthesia and surgery for gonadectomies.

CVM 6811 - Overview of Bovine Theriogenology and Lameness (OBTL)

(2 cr; Prereq-instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

This is a senior rotation that will focus on improving students' clinical skills in the examination of the bovine female. Students will participate during this rotation in routine veterinary (reproductive and lameness related) procedures provided by the instructors' dairies. Students will be taught topics related to diagnostics, treatment and management of reproductive and foot diseases of dairy cows, topics related to reproductive and lameness management of dairy herds, and on-farm data analysis related to reproductive and health performance.

CVM 6813 - Miracle of Birth

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Delivery of calves, lambs, and piglets at the Minnesota State Fair. Assist in public education about large animal veterinary medicine processes. Birthing and veterinary assistance of the birthing process. Media relations and interviews. Students work with large animal veterinarians, FFA students, and instructors in this rotation.

CVM 6817 - Bovine Theriogenology & Lameness Advanced

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Rotation will build on bovine theriogenology and lameness overview and offer more advanced techniques for bovine-interested students.

CVM 6819 - Advanced dentistry

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

The goal of this rotation is to allow fourth year students to run their own cases as if they are out in practice while still having back-up from the dentistry clinicians. This is the final step in dentistry education.

CVM 6821 - Dairy on Farm Clinical

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Typical transition cow management, clinical veterinary care. Students assist in all aspects of day-to-day management of TMF. Fresh cow screening/therapies, calvings, routine animal management. Students live at TMF during rotation.

CVM 6831 - Overview of Ruminant Production Medicine

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Gives students the background necessary to promote animal welfare, prevent disease, and assist clients in making decisions that enhance their farms productivity and financial well-being.

CVM 6832 - Comparative Imaging Clinical Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Clinical instruction for making diagnostic quality radiographic and sonographic images, applying radiation safety principles, practicing abdominal sonography, and interpreting radiographic and sonographic studies.

CVM 6842 - Swine Disease Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Prevention

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Major diseases and high-health technologies. Field trips of high-/low-health farms, abattoir for slaughter check. Problem solving, discussion of on-farm disease cases. In-clinic diagnostic techniques.

CVM 6845 - Swine Production Training (SPTr)

(2 cr; Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Day-to-day management of modern swine farm. Students assist with all techniques, protocols, and practices encountered daily in swine unit, conduct any necessary necropsies or surgical techniques, investigate production/health problems. On final day of rotation, students lead herd visit, summarize findings with producer and course coordinator, and write a herd report.

CVM 6852 - Swine Virology

(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Equivalent courses: was CAPS 7852 until 27-MAY-03, was CAPS 7852 until 21-MAY-01, was CAPS 7852 until 07-SEP-99

Lab techniques for diagnostic virology, serology, and immunology. Research techniques for use of fluorescent antibodies, determination of classes of immunoglobulins, and immunostimulation of lymphocytes.

CVM 6854 - Introduction to Swine Health and Production

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Clinical problem solving based on case examples, first-hand field experiences. Students visit/assess enterprises representing all components of pork chain, from feed milling, to animal production, to slaughter/processing. Roles/responsibilities veterinarians have in food animal production. Problem definition/investigation. Formal follow up, report writing, oral presentation of recommendations.

CVM 6856 - Advanced Swine Health and Production

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Capstone course. Complex field problems. Student teams take a field case, work it up, and propose steps for farm to resolve problem. Lectures, in-class exercises, field trips.

CVM 6860 - Integrating Laboratory Diagnostics With Field Investigations of Swine Disease

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Students follow selected swine disease investigations, from farm through diagnostic lab and back, determine impact of specific swine diseases on productivity and cost of production, design a control program, and collect/submit quality samples to diagnostic lab.

CVM 6865 - Introduction to Swine Production Medicine

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM student or instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Contemporary approaches to swine practice. Swine production, disease diagnosis. Control, treatment, eradication.

CVM 6883 - Raptor

(2 cr; Prereq-6497, DVM 3rd or 4th yr, instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Students participate in all aspects of raptor medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation and gain avian experience. Conservation medicine.

CVM 6884 - Poultry Medicine Clerkship (PMC)

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Equivalent courses: was VPB 7884 until 07-SEP-99

Broiler, layer, and turkey industries, performance analysis, disease diagnosis, management techniques for prevention/control of disease, food safety problems and diagnostic pathology in a laboratory setting. Classroom presentations, discussions, on-farm evaluations.

CVM 6889 - Spay/Neuter Anesthesia Practicum

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This rotation is designed to give you experience in elective procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, castrations, and umbilical hernia repairs on cats and dogs and the anesthesia required for them. Animals are supplied by local animal shelters and rescue groups. The surgeries you provide will make them more adoptable. This elective was designed to help you transition into a practitioner capable of anesthesia and surgery for gonadectomies. We will NOT teach high-volume surgery techniques in this course as this is NOT a high-volume spay/neuter rotation. However, you will be assigned a day to travel to a high quality high volume spay neuter operation on 2 of the 4 Fridays of the rotation.

CVM 6900 - Microscopic Anatomy I

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

Identification, description, and understanding of basic structure and elements of cells and basic tissues. Identify and describe structure and organization of organ systems presented.

CVM 6901 - Physiology I

(5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Principles of cell physiology, muscle physiology, neurophysiology, cardiovascular physiology. Relationships between forces/flows in biological systems. Overview of nervous system control of viscera, muscle, glands. Anatomy/physiology of central nervous system. Special senses of domestic mammals.

CVM 6902 - Veterinary Biochemistry, Nutrition & Genetics

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Principles of biochemistry, genetics, nutrition. Background information/how it is used to understand animal health/disease. Examples reinforced with in-class/out-of-class problems.

CVM 6903 - Anatomy I

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

Sequential integration of normal gross/radiographic anatomy of carnivore. Knowledge gained provides solid foundation for current/subsequent courses within veterinary professional curriculum.

CVM 6904 - Clinical Skills I

(1 cr; Prereq-1st year clinical skills course; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits)

Introduction to small/large animal species. Fundamental clinical skills for small/large animal species. Proper physical exam, safe handling/restraint, behavior/animal safety, frequently used clinical skill procedures. Large animal practicum.

CVM 6905 - Professional Development I

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course is the first in the PD course series. Students will be introduced to the CBVE framework and the four streams that are at the heart of the course series. The overall goal of this course is to help students transition to veterinary school, and later, to the veterinary profession.

CVM 6906 - Critical Scientific Reading

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits)

Equivalent courses: was CVM 6004 until 06-JAN-14

Skill development in reading of scientific literature. Papers critiqued for experimental design, statistical analysis, validity of results, contributions to literature, merit of study conclusions. Major aim of the course is to prepare veterinary students to think scientifically, for multiple career pathways, and an increasingly important role for veterinarians in comparative medicine.

CVM 6907 - Professional Development II

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course is the second in the PD course series. Students will continue to work within the CBVE framework and the four streams that are at the heart of the course series. In this and subsequent courses, students will build on skills they learned previously, and will be expected to apply those skills in practical exercises.

CVM 6908 - Anatomy II

(3 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 5 credits)

Sequential integration of normal gross/radiographic anatomy of ungulates. Knowledge gained will provide solid foundation for current/subsequent courses within veterinary professional curriculum.

CVM 6909 - Clinical Skills II

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Domestic animal behavior. Basic small animal handling/management skills. Introduction to hospital. Small-animal clerk duty is required.

CVM 6910 - Physiology II

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 5 credits)

Anatomic strategies adopted by different animal species to achieve same/similar function. Important physiologic processes used by animals to maintain homeostasis. Neural, endocrine, paracrine regulation of organ systems. Intermediary metabolism.

CVM 6911 - Immunology

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This course is structured as an introductory and multidisciplinary unit consisting of a series of lectures to provide a basic understanding of the cells, molecules, and mechanisms of immunology against microbial pathogens and neoplasia, as well as immune-mediated pathologies such as allergies and autoimmunity.

CVM 6912 - Basic Pathology

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Mechanisms in reactions of cells/tissues to injury. Retrogressive changes in cells, cell death, pigments, circulatory disturbances, inflammation, alterations of cell growth (including neoplasia). Applications to evaluation of gross/microscopic tissue alterations.

CVM 6913 - Agents of Disease

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Mechanics of agent-host interactions in important animal diseases. Become familiar using literature to understand/solve infectious disease problems, evaluate strategies for controlling diseases. Basic structure of viruses, bacteria, parasites.

CVM 6914 - Preventive Medicine

(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Concepts of preventive medicine. Information reinforced in other coursework. Short video lectures/notes on website for access throughout training.

CVM 6915 - Clinical Pathology I

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Normal/abnormal function of hematopoietic system. Pathophysiologic changes underlying serum biochemical abnormalities. Principles/clinical application of cytology as diagnostic tool. How clinical laboratory data is generated/interpreted.

CVM 6916 - Clinical Pathology II

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Normal/abnormal function of hematopoietic system. Pathophysiologic changes underlying serum biochemical abnormalities. Principles/clinical application of cytology as diagnostic tool. How clinical laboratory data is generated/interpreted.

CVM 6917 - Agents of Disease II

(5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

This course is the second part of the Agents of Disease series dealing with diseases caused by infectious agents. This course extends the foundational information obtained on viruses, bacteria and parasites in Agents of Disease I, into understanding diseases caused by these agents in species of veterinary importance. In this course we will continue to integrate concepts on pathogenesis, life cycle, host response, diagnostic tests, and transmission of agents of diseases into developing solutions for diagnosis, prevention and control of infectious diseases in animals.

CVM 6918 - Pharmacology I

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Principles of drug action, disposition, and clinical applications in animal patients. Provide a solid base of general knowledge of pharmacology that will be important for later coursework in veterinary medicine and future successful veterinary practice. Students completing this course should have developed an understanding of how drugs from several medicinal classes are processed by animals and how these drugs exert their beneficial and adverse effects in animals.

CVM 6919 - Systemic Pathology

(5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Basic mechanisms of disease in various organ systems. Organ response to injury. Describe or interpret lesions in order to formulate morphological diagnoses/differential diagnoses (etiology). Correlate clinical/laboratory findings with clinical signs or lesions that might occur.

CVM 6920 - Clinical Pathology I

(2.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Understand/explain normal/abnormal function of hematopoietic system. Principles/clinical application of cytology as diagnostic tool. How clinical laboratory data is generated/interpreted.

CVM 6921 - Clinical Skills III

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

Builds on clinical application of first year clinical skills. Include 2-3 clinical skills labs throughout year. Hands on practical experience with live animals. Other options include VMC mini rotations, Humane Society visits, SIRVS, RAVS, Gelding Project, VIDA, VetTouch other student specific proposals.

CVM 6922 - Clinical Epidemiology

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits)

This course introduces the concepts, principles, and applications of veterinary epidemiology. Veterinary epidemiology is the foundation of health management of animal populations, be they companion animals, livestock or wild populations. Clinical epidemiology provides the basis for medical decision-making in clinical practice.

CVM 6923 - Public Health and Community Practice

(3.5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Mixture of didactic classroom lectures/in-class discussions/exercises to provide overview of common zoonotic agents/other veterinary public health issues. Emphasis on case-based public health situations.

CVM 6924 - Small Animal Medicine I

(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, therapeutic options, management protocol of common/important hematologic, immunologic, infectious diseases of dogs/cats.

CVM 6925 - Diagnostic Laboratory

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Laboratory experiences designed to help veterinary students practice common clinical tests, understand principles of various types of tests, gain better appreciation of test selection/interpretation. Urinalysis, hematology, serology, detection of parasitic/microbial agents of disease. This course represents an effort to collect the relevant clinical laboratory information needed by the practicing veterinarian.

CVM 6926 - Small Animal Medicine II

(5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, therapeutic options and management protocols, and prognosis of urinary tract, gastrointestinal, dental and endocrine diseases of dogs and cats.

CVM 6927 - Small Animal Surgery I

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and treat common small animal surgical diseases. Provide students with background knowledge, problem-solving, and technical skills that will be the basis for clinical rotations and initial years in practice.

CVM 6928 - Large Animal Medicine I

(2.5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits)

This course will address the core medical problems of swine; multisystemic infectious diseases of horses and ruminants; and common medical disorders affecting the hematologic, immunologic, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems of horses, ruminants, and camelids. It will provide part of the large animal clinical content needed to pass the National Board Examination, as well as foundation knowledge for subsequent large animal elective courses.

CVM 6929 - Large Animal Surgery I

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

This class addresses common surgical conditions in large animal species (equine, bovine, camelid and small ruminants) related to wounds,gastrointestinal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders.

CVM 6931 - Diseases of Zoo Animals and Exotic Pets

(1 cr; Prereq-DVM or grad or instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Diseases of and management procedures for zoo animals and exotic pets. Restraint procedures, medication, diagnosis.

CVM 6932 - Intro to Government, Industry and Wildlife Veterinary Careers

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Introductory course for first year veterinary students. Overview of veterinary career opportunities and activities related to non-domestic species including zoo, rehabilitation, wildlife, and conservation medicine, as well as careers in government and private industry.

CVM 6933 - Zoological Medicine (MNZM)

(2 cr; Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Introduction to all aspects of health care of zoo animals. Housing, nutrition, preventative health programs. Students assist zoo veterinarians with immobilizations, examinations, necropsies, laboratory work, records keeping.

CVM 6934 - Selected Topics in Zoo Animal Medicine (Topics course)

(2 cr; Prereq-[DVM 1st or 2nd yr] or instr consent; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Year-long course. Expertise needed by a zoo veterinarian, applications to specific captive species. Manage an animal problem or animal group problem, develop diagnostic/management/therapeutic recommendations, research three topics on an assigned species, build reference materials for case care, present findings to keepers at a selected zoo, develop an item for public education.

CVM 6935 - Veterinary Imaging

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Introduction to radiographic imaging, foundational principles, imaging modalities, and musculoskeletal, general abdomen and alimentary tract systems. Interpretation of radiographic studies and clinical applications germane to common animal diseases. Lectures and exercises using a body systems approach to imaging of large/small animals.

CVM 6936 - Microscopic Anatomy II

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Identification, description, and understanding of basic structure and elements of cells and basic tissues. Identify and describe structure and organization of organ systems presented.

CVM 6937 - Pharmacology II

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This course covers principles and clinical practices of veterinary toxicology. Mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics and therapeutic uses of drugs affecting various systems and organs. Basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic aspects of anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anthelmintic and anti-neoplastic drugs, including drug mechanism and spectrum of action, side effects and toxicity, and modes of drug resistance that diminish clinical efficacy.

CVM 6938 - Professional Development III

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course is the third of six in the PD course series. Students will continue to work within the CBVE framework and the four domains that are at the heart of the course series.

CVM 6939 - Non-Traditional Pets

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Introduction to the care and handling of a variety of small animals including reptiles, amphibians, rodents, rabbits and ferrets, seen by veterinarians in primary care practice. This course provides an overview of gross and radiographic anatomy, major infectious diseases and their management, and normal behavior in domestic environments.

CVM 6941 - Clinical Skills IV

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Builds on clinical application of first/2nd year fall clinical skills. Includes clinical skills labs throughout year. Hands on practical experience with live animals. Other options include VMC mini rotations, Humane Society visits, SIRVS, RAVS, Gelding Project, VIDA, VetTouch other student specific proposals.

CVM 6942 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Required readings, didactic classroom lectures, on-line tutorials, group discussions, homework to cover veterinary clinical pathology. Integration of all clinical pathology data available for patient with opportunity for students to distinguish diseases with similar clinical or clinic-pathologic findings.

CVM 6943 - Avian Core

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This course will present information on birds. Successful completion will provide a firm foundation for more advanced avian studies such as companion bird medicine, poultry health, raptor rehabilitation and avian surgery. Through a blend of didactic lectures, hands-on laboratories, and student-driven inquiry, topics of ornithology, behavior, anatomy, physiology, production management, diseases and basic clinical procedures will be presented. Fundamentals of flock management and nutrition will be covered along with principles of biosecurity and recognition of diseases will be addressed.

CVM 6944 - Small Animal Surgery II & Anesthesia

(4.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

This course will introduce the principles of small animal anesthesia, critical care, and will continue the principles of surgery from Surgery I (CVM 6927). The course will consist of lectures laboratories, and a case discussion session.

CVM 6945 - Large Animal Medicine II

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Course addresses common medical disorders of the large animal neurological, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as core medical problems of swine. It will provide part of the large animal clinical content needed to pass the National Board Examination, as well as foundation knowledge for subsequent large animal elective courses.

CVM 6946 - Large Animal Surgery II

(2 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Course concentrates on the principles of anesthesia, identifying surgical conditions of the cardiopulmonary and urogenital systems, common urogenital surgeries and miscellaneous conditions of the head and tail. Species discussed include horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pot-bellied pigs.

CVM 6949 - Comparative Theriogenology

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

This course develops a broad clinical knowledge of common reproductive management strategies and clinical conditions associated with reproduction in the major domestic species. It provides information and strategies for the conduct of breeding soundness examination and infertility work-ups in the male; estrous cycle characteristics, diagnostics and control in females; breeding management strategies, pregnancy diagnosis and management of gestation; investigation and control strategies for pregnancy loss; management of parturition and treatment of dystocia; normal post-partum changes and diseases of the peri-partum period and the pathophysiology and treatment of uterine infections. Material is presented in both a comparative and species specific manner.

CVM 6952 - Clinical Skills V

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall)

This course aims to build on the clinical application of the first two years clinical skills course including further development of physical examination competence and frequently used clinical skill procedures. The course will incorporate a variety of opportunities to practice clinical skills including 1-2 clinical skills labs in the fall, small and large animal hospital practicum and outside veterinary hospital visits. Other experiences that can be chosen include Humane Society visits, SIRVS, RAVS, Gelding Project, VIDA, VetTouch and other student specific proposals.

CVM 6953 - Professional Development IV

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2.5 credits)

This course is the fourth in the PD course series. Students will be (re-)introduced to the CBVE framework and the four streams that are at the heart of the course series. Entering veterinary school and the veterinary workforce bring new sets of opportunities and challenges. The overall goal of this program is to help students transition to veterinary school, and later, to the veterinary profession.

CVM 6954 - Small Animal Medicine III

(5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, therapeutic options and management protocols, and prognosis of cardiopulmonary, neurologic and neoplastic diseases of dogs and cats.

CVM 6955 - Community Based Medicine at Animal Humane Society-University Ave

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Students manage their own small animal cases using a community medicine approach. History taking, physical examination, development of creative diagnostic, and treatment plans using evidence-based incremental care approaches with the specific household in mind, case management, culturally humble client communications, culturally relevant client education, +/- primary care surgery.

CVM 6956 - Small Animal Selective I

(3 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)

This course is intended to integrate clinical core knowledge for small animal primary care. Included in this course are the entry level competencies for small animal care in the areas of preventive care, anesthesia, emergency medicine, cardiology, surgery, nutrition, dermatology and dentistry. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to maintain health, identify and treat or manage common small animal conditions.

CVM 6957 - Small Animal Selective II

(3 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Explore advanced content related to small animal practice. Specialties covered in this course include nutrition, dentistry, cardiology, anesthesia, surgery, oncology, ultrasound, and emergency and critical care. Develop the skills and knowledge to treat a variety of small animal diseases and conditions. Practice advanced dental and surgical skills in a laboratory setting

CVM 6958 - Small Animal Problems

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This course uses a mixture of didactic classroom mini-lecture and group discussion and case-based homework to cover a variety of problems encountered in small animal medicine. Problems may be ones listed as presenting complaints by owners of dogs and cats, problems found on physical examination, or laboratory abnormalities encountered in case evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on selection of laboratory tests, interpretation of results, and using results to guide development of a diagnostic and treatment plan for patients. The course will emphasize integration of information introduced in core companion animal systems courses with clinical pathology.

CVM 6959 - Orientation to Clinical Rotations

(2.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Provides students with an overview and exposure to various topics, issues, and procedures that will be encountered during their senior rotations. The goal of the Orientation to Clinical Rotations course is to facilitate student transition into clinics. The course will include didactic lectures, group exercises, and open discussions. Topics that will be covered include: CVM and VMC policies and procedures, patient flow, SOAPs, discharges, admissions, ICU/wards, patient care, UVIS, client communications, infection control, safety, pharmacy, licensure, and rotation

CVM 6960 - Equine Selective I

(2.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

The primary objective of this elective is to provide the opportunity for third year students interested in equine practice to expand their knowledge and clinical skills beyond core levels achieved in the preceding curriculum. This course includes content and skills that are considered entry level requirements for students who plan to provide clinical care for horses at any level in their practice after graduation. It is the minimum required for students with an interest in care of horses in a mixed animal practice setting and serves as a foundation for further learning and skill development provided in the Equine Selective II, as well as for the equine rotations for senior students.

CVM 6961 - Equine Selective II

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This elective is designed to provide further opportunity for third-year students focused on equine practice to expand their knowledge and skills beyond core levels achieved in the preceding curriculum and Equine Selective I. Content has been chosen to prepare the student for equine work on the large animal rotations and equine or mixed animal practice. Students will study equine disorders, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, and surgical techniques in greater detail through a combination of lectures and labs, and will practice working through clinical cases in a problem-based format. By the end of the course, students will have improved their general knowledge of equine medicine and practice; recognize common medical disorders; select initial diagnostic tests; be able to perform neurologic and urinary tract examiminations; be able to perform upper airway endoscopy; be able to perform transtracheal wash and bronchoalveolar lavage procedures; and explain therapeutic options for common disorders.

CVM 6962 - Equine Problems

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This course is intended for third year students in the veterinary medicine curriculum. Each two-hour class period will include a review of evidence-based medicine concepts integrated into the discussion or one or more cases during the class period. This course is designed to: 1) Enhance student knowledge of diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment equine diseases; 2) allow students to develop critical clinical thinking and problem solving skills; 3) to demonstrate the use evidence based medicine in solving clinical problems; 4) to give students the tools necessary to become life-long learners and stay current with advances in veterinary medicine after completion of veterinary school. Students will have the opportunity to create differential diagnosis lists for several common equine presenting complaints, review pertinent literature, and work through several real life cases throughout the semester. By the end of the semester students will be comfortable with the process of case work-up and will be prepared to implement this process during their clinical year.

CVM 6963 - Food and Fiber Selective I: Food and Fiber Practice

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

Introduction to food animal practice at any level from mixed practice with backyard producers to dedicated species practitioners. Course will cover principles common to all food animal species. Students will gain exposure to common house and production systems, approaches to treatment and management of common diseases as well as field anesthesia and surgery.

CVM 6964 - Food & Fiber Selective II: Production Medicine

(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

The course will provide a detailed understanding of general principles of swine and ruminant health and production, analytical skills applied to production records and economics, and therapeutic and preventative decision-making for prevalent clinical diseases and syndromes in US swine and ruminant herds.

CVM 6966 - Applied Small Ruminant and Camelid Practice

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This course will build upon previously taught core material focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing common problems seen in routine veterinary practice with sheep, goats, and camelids. This course will be a prerequisite for 4th year Small Ruminant and Doe/Kid rotations (unless instructor permission is given).

CVM 6968 - Obstetrics Lab

(.5 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This is a practical laboratory in which students will have the opportunity to practice obstetric procedures, including a full fetotomy, that were described in lecture during the fall semester Comparative Theriogenology course. Students will be grouped and each group will have two labs occurring on consecutive days; one for correction of dystocia and the second concentrating on fetotomy technique. Within each group, students will work in pairs. The lab uses late term fetuses, obtained from the slaughterhouse, that are placed in dummy cows. While late term fetuses removed from the uterus have less disease risk than dead calves, students are required to wear protective clothing at all times; including gloves (OB sleeves and latex), boots, and coveralls. Face shield will be provided if needed. Students MUST be careful with hygiene during and after the labs (e.g., avoid touching the mouth with dirty hands during the lab and WASH HANDS AFTER THE LAB).

CVM 6969 - Large Animal Medicine III

(4.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Course addresses common medical disorders of the large animal neurological, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as core medical problems of swine. It will provide part of the large animal clinical content needed to pass the National Board Examination, as well as foundation knowledge for subsequent large animal elective courses.

CVM 6970 - Professional Development V

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course is the fifth in the PD course series. Students will be (re-)introduced to the CBVE framework and the four streams that are at the heart of the course series. Entering veterinary school and the veterinary workforce bring new sets of opportunities and challenges. The overall goal of this program is to help students transition to veterinary school, and later, to the veterinary profession.

CVM 6971 - Dermatology

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Case-base discussion of common dermatological conditions that affect dogs and cats. Students work on clinical cases outside classroom. Cases are discussed in classroom.

CVM 6972 - Ophthalmology

(1.5 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Common procedures for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders in domestic species.

CVM 6973 - Small Animal Behavior

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Introduction to abnormal and undesired animal behavior, diagnostic procedures, and behavioral and pharmacological modifications.

CVM 6974 - Veterinary Toxicology

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Mechanisms by which common toxicants encountered in residential, natural, and agricultural or industrial settings exert their deleterious effects in animals. Approaches to treating common toxicoses arising from toxicant exposure

CVM 6976 - Small Ruminant Practice Elective

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course will build upon previously taught core FA material focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing common problems seen in routine veterinary practice with sheep and goats. This course will be a prerequisite for 4th year Small Ruminant and Doe/Kid rotations (unless instructor permission is given).

CVM 6977 - Advanced Dairy Production Medicine I

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

This rotation will give students the background necessary to provide production medicine related services. The concepts introduced in ODPM will used as a basis to explore topics further. This will allow participants to assist clients in making decisions that enhance their farms productivity, promote animal and financial well-being.

CVM 6978 - Advanced Dairy Production Medicine II

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

This rotation will give students the background necessary to provide production medicine related services. The concepts introduced in ODPM will used as a basis to explore topics further. This will allow participants to assist clients in making decisions that enhance their farms productivity, promote animal and financial well-being.

CVM 6979 - Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This rotation is designed to expose senior students to the spectrum of emergency and critical care cases that may be encountered in general equine and large animal food and fiber practice, and improve their ability to manage such cases swiftly and efficiently. The student experience will involve participation in daytime and after-hours emergency patient receiving and management in the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital, daily patient rounds, 2 hours daily of classwork and discussion exercises addressing key topics in large animal emergency medicine and surgery; and (iv) independent completion of a written case-based assignment designed to further advance student knowledge and skills related to emergency management. The clinical learning experience will focus on history taking, triage and physical examination, identification of problems, and development and execution of diagnostic and therapeutic plans for both newly-admitted emergency patients and hospitalized critical care patients. In addition, senior students will further their experience with entry-level clinical skills and procedures needed for general equine and large animal practice.

CVM 6981 - Clinical Correlations I

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This course design follows principles of research in learning; prepares students for clinical work as well and what will be expected of them in senior year and, for most, in their career; and prepares students for life-long learning by requiring them to find resources.

CVM 6982 - Clinical Correlations II

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring)

This course design follows principles of research in learning; prepares students for clinical work as well and what will be expected of them in senior year and, for most, in their career; and prepares students for life-long learning by requiring them to find resources.

CVM 6983 - Study Strategies for Success

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

This elective course will provide students with information about how learning works and with training in the skills of metacognition to best permit them to develop successful study strategies. Specific skills addressed will include those for study preparation (time management, creating a study space, the role of external factors such as distractions, exercise, and sleep), reading to ensure understanding, review of writing skills, taking notes from readings and in lecture, active review to enhance retention, and test-taking strategies. The course will conclude with information about problem-solving and specific strategies for learning in a clinical environment.

CVM 6984 - Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Understand varying ethical perspectives on the use of animals as research subjects and identify the role and mechanism of regulatory oversight of animal research. Learn basic concepts related to care and husbandry of laboratory animal species and understand the unique anatomic, behavioral, and physiological aspects of common laboratory animal species and identify common clinical diseases of laboratory animals, including pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

CVM 6985 - PhD Project

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Preparation and research for PhD dissertation

CVM 6986 - MS Project

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Preparation and research for MS thesis

CVM 6987 - Swine and Dairy Welfare

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Veterinarians have unique professional responsibilities for advising clients on animal welfare issues, for the development and assessment of compliance programs with animal welfare certification programs, for assisting law enforcement in animal cruelty response, and for providing expertise for animal welfare decision-making by domestic and international policy makers, retailers, businesses and non-governmental organizations. Focusing on the role of welfare in swine and dairy production, this two-week elective will provide senior veterinary students with the skills to collect and interpret animal welfare data, aid clients with identifying and achieving welfare goals, and incorporate welfare into practice.

CVM 6988 - ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance

(1 cr [max 2]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Practice in elective procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, castrations, hernia repairs, or dewclaw removal for small animals. Animals are supplied by local animal shelters and rescue groups. The surgeries you provide will make them more adoptable. This elective was designed to provide ?hands-on? surgery skills and offer a service to the community.

CVM 6989 - Spay Neuter Anesthesia Practicum A

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

This rotation is designed to give you experience in elective procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, castrations, and umbilical hernia repairs on cats and dogs and the anesthesia required for them. Animals are supplied by local animal shelters and rescue groups and the surgeries you provide will make them more adoptable. This course was designed to help you transition into a practitioner capable of anesthesia and surgery for gonadectomies.

CVM 6990 - Twin Ports Spay/Neuter

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Practice in elective procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, castrations, hernia repairs, or dewclaw removal for small animals. Animals are supplied by local animal shelters and rescue groups. The surgeries you provide will make them more adoptable. This elective was designed to provide "hands-on" surgery skills and offer a service to the community.

CVM 6991 - Small Animal Clinic Rotation

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 28 credits; may be repeated 14 times)

This rotation is designed to support the students in the Longitudinal Integrated Clinics program by providing a progressive, tailored program that allows individuals to gain competency in small animal clinics through mentoring, feedback and progressive entrustment.

CVM 6992 - Veterinary Genetics and Genomics

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course integrates principles of genetics and genomics, with the goals of illustrating how an understanding of these molecular biosciences enables a better understanding of the many mechanisms at play in animal health and disease.

CVM 6993 - Thrive through life

(4 cr; S-N only; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This is a small animal course is a mixture of didactic classroom lectures, laboratory exercises and small group discussions. It will integrate key concepts of nutrition, behavior and dentistry for optimal care of small animals from birth to geriatric care.

CVM 6994 - Small Animal Dermatology

(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Examine the processes and procedures used to identify and treat disorders within the specialty of dermatology. Develop the skills necessary to formulate a logical list of differential diagnoses based on history and clinical presentation. Acquire the skills to diagnose and manage the most common dermatological conditions that affect large and small animals.

CVM 6995 - Communications in small animal practice

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 40 credits; may be repeated 20 times)

Educational research on the Primary Care service and surveys of new and recent graduates identified the following common communications problems: difficulty chunking and checking information provided to clients, difficulty providing recommendations confidently, and concern about managing difficult client conversations. This is a 2-week rotation during which students will review basic and advanced communication skills and practice client communications by giving common spiels, role-playing talking to clients in difficult situations, role-playing preparing and talking to clients through common case presentations, and preparing client education materials.

CVM 6996 - Journey to the DVM

(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Summer)

This is an elective review course, available to all students to help them continually re-test themselves as a way to help increase retention and prepare them for boards. It is set up as a game. Students start as ?Backpackers? and work their way up through the ranks by completing ethics case write ups, completing on-line clinical decision-making cases, answering NAVLE-type questions, and writing illness scripts for common disorders in all species.

CVM 6998 - Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making

(2 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

This course allows students to use evidence based medicine principles to answer clinical questions. This includes incorporating patient values, clinical experience, and the best evidence. We will start with assigned reading of specific journal articles and discussion of those articles and their evidentiary value. We will then move to clinical cases that naturally elicit a clinical question. The students will search relevant data bases to find possible sources for the answer, read the sources to determine the best evidence, write a client education handout justifying the recommendation.

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