Graduate Courses

Graduate Courses in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology (pdf)

AP 600. Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Professionals (3 credits; spring semester)
Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Professionals is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and how they apply to health professionals.Prerequisites: BIOL 198. Principles of Biology; CHM 110. General Chemistry; BIOCH 571. Medical Biochemistry OR ASI 533. Anatomy and Physiology OR BIOL 442. Human Body II, OR KIN 360. Anatomy and Physiology OR current standing in Veterinary Medicine, OR instructor consent

AP 711. Stem Cells and Comparative Biomedicine (2 credits; spring and summer semesters)
Characteristics of major categories of stem cells. Applicable or potential clinical uses, including their utilization in tissue engineering or targeted delivery of therapeutics.

AP 773. Bioinstrumentation Laboratory (1 credit; fall semester of even years)
Practical experience with and evaluation of laboratory and clinical techniques related to electrodes, transducers, computer-based data acquisition and analysis.
Prerequisite: AP 747 or equiv. and concurrent enrollment in ECE 772.

AP 790. Problems in Anatomy and Physiology (1-18 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Introduction of undergraduate and graduate students to research involving various anatomical and physiological systems.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AP 803. Seminar in Anatomy and Physiology (1 credit; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Designed primarily for graduate and senior students enrolled for graduate credit in physiology. Each student is required to give a report on some subject related to physiology. The course is intended to stimulate interest in research and evaluation of data.

AP 805. Cell Physiology (3 credits; fall semester)
Functions of the animal body are described with a primary focus at the cellular and molecular level with correlations to clinical topics. Course content builds on knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, physics and biology. Basic physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms are examined in the context of the cell environment, intermediary metabolism and cell signaling.
Prerequisites: Standing as 1st year DVM student or permission of course instructors

AP 806. Gross Anatomy I (6 credits; fall semester)
Gross dissection of the dog with comparative aspects of the cat.
Prerequisite: First-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine or consent of the instructor.

AP 807. Integrated Physiological Systems I (5-6 credits: fall semester)
Microstructure and function of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, and renal systems of domestic animals with emphasis on physiologic control mechanisms, interrelationships of body systems, and criteria for evaluating animal health.
Microanatomy laboratory is restricted to DVM students. Graduate students should enroll in 5 credits unless they have made arrangements with the course instructor.
Prerequisites: Standing as a 1st year veterinary student, graduate student in Anatomy & Physiology, or equivalent

AP 808. Introduction to Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Research: Concepts and Values (1 credit; fall semester)
This course is intended to provide first-year students an opportunity to experience the depth of veterinary/biomedical research required to advance the practice of veterinary medicine, and advance the field of medicine in general. The students will examine the challenges of conducting 1) foundational and translation research (genetic/genomic and mechanistic research), 2) foundational and applications to clinical research 3) population and observational research (epidemiology, prospective clinical trials, retrospective studies), 4) pharmacologic research (the impact of pharmacology on the biomedical sciences). The students will examine relevant connections, consider conceptual relationships, and critically evaluate integrative issues germane to both the practice of and the innovative progress of veterinary medicine. Faculty members in the Departments of A&P, DM/P, and CS, will present topical overviews, based on their professional experiences. This will be designed to connect and integrate fundamental principles and relationships between research and clinical application. These presentations provide examples of the fundamental requirements for clinical therapies and also provide examples of how innovative science leads to new therapies for long standing clinical disease. Additionally, students will learn the tools required to search relevant topic to their career paths within the medical literature. Finally, drawing on the multidisciplinary literature presented by faculty, students will explore the challenges in conducting genetic/genomic research, using genomic information, implementing research results to clinical practice, as well as addressing the social, legal, and professional policies that are emerging from new research. Students will be expected to do reading and to complete online worksheets and present their findings/opinions in class. Class time will be devoted to presentations and to discussion of readings and related current events.

AP 816. Gross Anatomy II (5 credits; Spring semester)
Gross dissection of the horse and ruminant with comparative aspects of the pig, laboratory animals, and the chicken.
Prerequisite: AP 806

AP 817. Integrated Physiological Systems II (3-4 credits; spring semester)
Microstructure and function of the reproductive and digestive systems of domestic animals with emphasis on physiologic control mechanisms, interrelationships of body systems, and criteria for evaluating animal health.
Prerequisites: Graduate student status in Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent

AP 825. Special Anatomy (1-18 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
The gross and/or microscopic study of any system (or systems) of any domestic animal.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AP 700 or AP 710 or equivalent and consent of staff.

AP 828. Electricity in Biological Systems (2 credits; spring semester)
This course provides students in the life and/or physical sciences with foundational understanding of electrical concepts that contribute to life processes spanning the molecular, cellular, systems, and ultimately organismal levels. Historical and cultural discussions of bioelectric phenomena introduce essential concepts for further consideration through critical reading of primary literature.
Prerequisite: AP805, AP807, AP817 or equivalent physiology courses and permission of the instructor

AP 831. Current Topics in Toxicology (2 credits; summer semester)
An advanced toxicology course providing in-depth examination of toxicological area of current relevance to and/or controversy on mammalian health.
Prerequisite: BIOCH 521 and AP 818.

AP 832. Problems in Toxicology (1-18 credits; fall, spring, and summer semesters)
Individual investigations into the interactions of chemical compounds with living systems.
Prerequisite: AP 845.

AP 835. Animal Care and Welfare (1 credit; fall semester)
This course will describe the veterinarian’s role in protecting the health and welfare of animals. Students will be introduced to the major philosophical positions of animal use. The evolution of animal welfare science will be discussed and students will learn how to assess the welfare of companion, laboratory, zoo and food animals. Common causes of reduced animal welfare and ethical dilemmas will be covered.

AP 837. Intro Cell Physiology (2 credits; summer semester)
An introduction to cellular physiology. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the principles of cellular physiology and prepare them to apply the knowledge of cellular physiology to other medical disciplines such as Pharmacology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the One Year Master’s program in Anatomy & Physiology or similar background (CHM 350, BIOCH 521)

AP 838. Anatomy l (3 credits; summer semester)
Part 1 of the comparative anatomy sequence (AP 838, AP 842). An introduction to comparative anatomy with a focus on human clinical anatomy.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the One Year Master’s (non-thesis M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science) program or permission of instructor.

AP 839. Biomedical Methods Laboratory (3 credits; spring semester)
An introduction to the theory and practice of advanced biomedical laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Veterinary Biomedical Science M.S. non-thesis track (“One Year Master’s Program”) or permission of instructor.

AP 840. Study Methods and Career Preparation for Health Professional Students (1 credit; fall semester)
Introduces and examines research-based study methods that are applicable to advanced study in medical sciences. Challenges students to identify and improve current study habits. Prepares students to prepare an effective application to professional school.

AP 841. Introduction to Histology (3 credits; summer semester)
This course is intended to provide 1-year Professional Master of Science students a brief introduction to the microscopic structure of the cells and tissues of a mammalian body. The class format will be a lecture followed by a laboratory session. The lectures will introduce the day’s material, which will then be developed through laboratory sessions that include using light microscopy to read and interpret micrographs, drawing, making glass slides.

AP 842. Anatomy II (3 credits; fall semester)
An introduction to comparative human and domestic animal anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.

AP 843 Physiology (4 credits; summer semester)
An introduction to human and domestic animal physiology. The physiology of each body system will be introduced and important variations in medically relevant species will be compared.
Prerequisites: CHM350 or equivalent; BIOL198 or equivalent; BIOCH521 or BIOL541 or equivalent OR permission of instructor

AP 844. Veterinary Pharmacology I (4 credits; fall semester)
The basic principles of pharmacology, the interactions of drugs and living systems including fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, receptor-coupling, and mechanisms of action. A systems-based approach to drug classes will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: AP 804 and AP 818 or equivalent.

AP 845. Toxicology (2 credits; spring semester)
Effects of harmful substances on the animal body. Emphasis placed on toxicologic principles and management of the poisoned patient.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine, BIOCH 521, and AP 818.

AP 846. Pharmacology II (2 credits; spring semester)
The basic principles of pharmacology, the relationship of drug actions and interactions on physiological principles and pathophysiological conditions. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and a systems-based approach to drug classes will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Student must have a “C” or higher in AP 844 and DMP 712.

AP 850. Stem Cell Techniques (2 credits; summer and fall semesters)
Cellular and molecular techniques and techniques on tissue culture. Lecture and laboratory hours to be determined.

AP 874: Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3 credits; fall semester)
An overview of pharmacokinetics with emphasis on practical implications for the clinician, including bioavailability, bioequivalence, residues in food of animal origin, dosage forms and regimens, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug interactions, interspecies difference, and the effect of disease on the pharmacokinetics of drugs. Background in physiology and statistics strongly recommended.

AP 880. Mechanisms of drug action (3 credits; fall semester of even years)
Discussion of pharmacologic mechanisms at the molecular and cellular level, including receptors, second messengers, and pharmacokinetics. Specialized areas of pharmacology such as neuropharmacology and drug design will be discussed. Areas of current research interest will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.

AP 890. Problems in Pharmacology (1-18 credits; fall, spring and semester semesters)
Individual investigations of the interactions of pharmaceutical compounds with living systems.

AP 893. Introduction to Nanomedicine (1 credit; spring semester)
This course is a brief introduction to nanomaterials and nanomedicine with a focus on clinical applications of nanotechnology. The course presents basic principles of nanotechnology; current clinical applications of nanomedicine; future horizons in nanomedicine.

AP 894. Comparative Embryology (1 credit; fall semester)
An overview of development anatomy as it relates to clinically important developmental defects and/or normal structure and function of common domestic animals.
Enrollment in the One Year Master’s (non-thesis M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science) program or permission of instructor

AP 896: Introduction to Responsible Conduct in Biomedical Research (2 credits; fall semester)
This course will focus on providing graduate/professional students an introduction to the regulations, practices, ethical considerations, and professional interactions that define responsible conduct of biomedical research. Investigator responsibilities associated with initiating and establishing a research program, conducting experimental studies, analyzing and reporting data, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, considerations for submitting grant applications, and understanding compliance issues and regulations will be emphasized. Students will learn through reading journal articles and discussion of pertinent topics to identify and consider issues that are germane to the biomedical research environment.

AP 897. Problems I Animal Welfare (1 credit; spring semester)
This course will expand on the role of veterinarians in the field of animal welfare. Students will be introduced to the major philosophical positions of animal use. The evolution of animal welfare science will be discussed and students will learn how to assess the welfare of companion, laboratory, zoo and food animals. Contemporary issues in animal welfare will also be explored.
Recommended Prerequisite: VAP835 or AP835

AP 898. Masters Report (1-2 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Master’s report
Prerequisites: Consent of staff

AP 899. Research (1-6 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
For graduate students in the field of anatomy or physiology working toward the M.S. Degree.

AP 925. Advanced Physiology (3-5 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
The principles and techniques in the investigation of bioelectrical phenomena in relation to: (a) the physiology of the digestive organs, (b) myophysiology, (c) endocrinology, and (d) neurophysiology. Advanced physiological experiments will be conducted to provide an understanding of the applications of electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: AP 747 and consent of staff.

AP 995. Problems in Physiology (1-18 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Special problem-involving techniques utilized in studying the function of various organ systems of the body.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AP 999. Research in Physiology (1-6 credits; fall, spring, and summer semesters)
For graduate students working toward the Ph.D. Degree.

Graduate Courses in Clinical Sciences (pdf)

CS 820. Topics in Global Veterinary Medicine (1 credit; spring semester)
An overview of the role of veterinarians around the world. Topics include international uses and attitudes about animals, problems the world faces pertaining to livestock production, and social tensions.
Requisites: Prerequisite: 1st or 2nd year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine, or enrolled as a graduate student with instructor permission.

CS 822. Introduction to Sustainable Beef Systems (1 credit; fall semester)
This course provides the fundamentals of assessing sustainability in beef production systems through evaluation of aspects of sustainability pillars, people, planet and profit, in each sector of the beef value chain. The course focuses on principles of sustainable food systems, beef cattle production practices, systems thinking, and impacts of food choices

CS 828. Wound Management and Reconstruction (1 credits; fall semester)
Didactic lectures on the science of wound healing physiology and on the clinical application of wound healing principles. Laboratory sessions will be incorporated to cover the principles of reconstructive surgery.
Prerequisite: DVM degree

CS 829. Applied Production Medicine (1 credit; spring and fall semesters)
Advanced training in agricultural production medicine. Emphasis on answering production medicine problems through the appropriate design and interpretation of research models. Course is discussion-based and facilitated by a team of faculty members. Students will be expected to participate in weekly topic discussions

CS 830. Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials (3 credits, spring semester)
Designing appropriate experimental studies to answer research questions that can be addressed in clinical and field settings, and analyzing, interpreting and communicating the results in a suitable manner.

CS 831.Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery Techniques (3 credits; spring semester)
Lectures will cover ophthalmic instruments and proper surgical techniques for commonly performed ophthalmic surgeries. Cadavers will be available to practice adnexal and corneal ophthalmic surgeries.
Prerequisite: Ophthalmology resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center.

CS 832. Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria: A One Health Perspective (1 credit; fall semester)
This course addresses the concept of One Health which integrates the knowledge of the biological elements necessary for the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria and other factors (animals, humans, environments, socioeconomic features and behavioral changes) involved in its emergence and dissemination

CS 834. Surgical Pathophysiology I-Hematology, Anesthesia and Infection (1 credit; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Designed to expose small animal surgery residents to a standard curriculum set out by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in preparation for the Phase I Surgery Qualification examination. Assigned textbook reading covers various topics: Hematology, Anesthesia and Infection. Meet for one hour weekly with faculty to guide the resident’s self-study, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Small animal surgery resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student.

CS 835. Surgical Pathophysiology II-Analgesia and Wound Management (1 credit; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Designed to expose small animal surgery residents to a standard curriculum set out by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in preparation for the Phase I Surgery Qualification examination. Assigned textbook reading covers various topics: Analgesia and Wound Management. Meet for one hour weekly with faculty to guide the resident’s self-study, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Small animal surgery resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student.

CS 836. Surgical Pathophysiology III-Soft Tissue Surgery (1 credit; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Designed to expose small animal surgery residents to a standard curriculum set out by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in preparation for the Phase I Surgery Qualification examination. Assigned textbook reading covers Soft Tissue Surgery topics. Meet for one hour weekly with faculty to guide the resident’s self-study, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Small animal surgery resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student.

CS 837. Surgical Pathophysiology IV-Orthopedic and Neurosurgery (1 credit; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Designed to expose small animal surgery residents to a standard curriculum set out by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in preparation for the Phase I Surgery Qualification examination. Assigned textbook reading covers various topics: Orthopedic and Neurosurgery. Meet for one hour weekly with faculty to guide the resident’s self-study, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Small animal surgery resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student.

CS 842. Advanced Clinical Hepatology (1 credit; fall semester)
Advanced study of hepatology with discussions of material presented applicable to the general ACVIM board examinations Assigned journal articles will cover literature references from sources on the ACVIM reading list, as well as general physiology taken from human literature.
Prerequisite: DVM degree and Kansas State University Graduate Student Standing.

CS 850. Research in Medicine (1 – 18 credits; summer semester)
An attempted solution of some of the medical and parasitological problems confronting the practitioner of veterinary medicine.
Prerequisite: Consent of staff.

CS 859. Clinical Science Seminar (1 credit; fall and spring semesters)
A seminar for all house officers and all Clinical Sciences graduate students.

CS 862. Theriogenology (3 credits; fall semester)
Consideration of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, and maintenance of health and productivity of the genital tract of domestic animals.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine or graduate student.

CS 877. Clinical Nutrition (3 credit; spring semester)
A focus on practical aspects of nutrition as it relates to performance, health and animal well-being of food-producing animals and, programs designed for health and well-being of small animals including exotic animals. Nutritional aspects of the mechanisms of health and disease are taught primarily at the individual and population level with some molecular and cellular aspects included. Designed for all students to be able to properly nourish animals in their care during their career.

CS 879. Applied Production Medicine (1 Credit; fall, spring semester)
Advanced training in agricultural production medicine. Emphasis on answering production medicine problems through the appropriate design and interpretation of research models. Course is discussion-based and facilitated by a team of faculty members. Students will be expected to participate in weekly topic discussions.

CS 890. Problems in Clinical Science
A focus on practical aspects of nutrition as it relates to performance, health and animal well-being of food-producing animals and, programs designed for health and well-being of small animals including exotic animals. Nutritional aspects of the mechanisms of health and disease are taught primarily at the individual and population level with some molecular and cellular aspects included. Designed for all students to be able to properly nourish animals in their care during their career.

CS 894. Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria: Impact on Animal and Public Health (3 credits; spring semester)
The course addresses issues of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria in relation to antimicrobial use through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates animal, human and environmental health.

CS 895. Research Methods (1 Credit; fall, odd years)
Discussion of research design, grantsmanship, practical statistics, manuscript preparation and ethics.
Prerequisite: DVM degree or consent of department head.

CS 896. Advanced Topics in Clinical Ophthalmology I (2 credits; fall semester)
Designed to expose comparative ophthalmology residents to the source material associated with the ABVO certifying examination. Assigned textbook reading covers various topics from the major required textbook reading list. Meet with faculty to guide the resident’s self-study, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Comparative Ophthalmology Resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student

CS 897. Advanced Topics in Clinical Ophthalmology II (2 credits; spring semester)
Designed to familiarize comparative ophthalmology residents with the basic format of the ABVO certifying examination. The course will include written and image recognition examinations that collectively assess the students’ comprehensive knowledge of clinical ophthalmology, including medical and surgical case management. Basic vision science concepts associated with embryology, anatomy, physiology, and optics will also be reviewed. Meet to deliver mock examinations, including time to review the content, answer questions and correct deficiencies.
Prerequisite: Comparative Ophthalmology Resident at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center and Graduate Student

CS 898. MS Report in Clinical Sciences (1-2 credits; fall, summer and spring semesters)
A written report of either laboratory-based research, field-based research, or a review paper on a topic in the major field.
Prerequisite: Consent of the major professor

CS 899. Research in Clinical Sciences (1-6 credits; fall, summer and spring semesters)
Individual research in any of the fields of Clinical Sciences.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Graduate Courses in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (pdf)

DMP 611. Cow Calf Health Systems (2 credits; spring semester)
Management of animal well-being and efficient production in a cow-calf system. Includes the areas of health, growth, nutrition, pharmaceutical management and reproduction.

DMP680. Problems in Pathobiology (1-5 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The format and credit hrs for the course are determined by the instructor.

DMP 690. Essential Practices of BSL-3 Research Settings (1 credit; summer semester)
This hands-on laboratory centered course will offer students functional skills training and an in-depth understanding of standard microbiological practices, principles and techniques necessary to safely and successfully conduct research in a Biosafety Level-3 setting.

DMP 691. Introduction to High Containment Research Topics and Techniques (2 credits; summer semester)
This course examines the rationale behind the skills and techniques taught in Essential Practices for BSL-3 Research Settings. Students will gain familiarity with case studies, scientific readings and laboratory practices. Students review and discuss research papers, topics and practices related to biological agents and toxins appropriate for research conducted in BSL-3, ABSL-3, and BSL-3Ag facilities.

DMP 710. Introduction to One Health (2 credits; fall semester)
One Health encompasses the complex interrelationships among humans, animals, and the environment. This online course provides a broad introduction to One Health, incorporating original videos of leading experts, case studies and scientific readings. It addresses zoonotic diseases and environmental issues that impact human, animal and ecosystem health.

DMP 770. Emerging Diseases (3 credits; summer intersession)
An investigation into recently identified emerging diseases, the conditions that enable their emergence and the human health implications of each disease.

DMP 802. Environmental Health (3 credits; spring semester)
Students will be exposed to professional practice of environmental sciences, epidemiology, toxicology, occupational health and industrial hygiene, and consumer health and safety. Topics include the methods for defining environmental contamination; identifying contaminants, pathogens and toxins; assessing risks and causality; determining health impact; ameliorating hazards; and protecting the population through waste management, regulatory programs, environmental inspections, food and product safety, and environmental policy. Includes interaction with professionals in public health practice.

DMP813. Select Agent Studies (3 credits; summer semester)
This course provides an in-depth study of select agent regulations and guidance. Specific topics include a historical overview of select agent regulations, program rationales, tier one regulations, personnel suitability assessments, inventory systems and oversight. Additional content will look outside the select agent program and address other regulations and guidelines which impact high-containment research such as Dual-Use regulations and the NIH Guidelines for Recombinant DNA. The course will also introduce students to specific agents covered under the select agent program, and review characteristics and research considerations when working with these agents.

DMP 814. Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology (3 credits; fall semester)
The course is designed to provide graduate students in pathobiology or related field with basic knowledge of bacteria, fungi and the diseases that they cause primarily in animals. The course is also designed to provide latest information of the pathogenic mechanisms, virulence factors, antigenic nature, zoonosis and disease transmission, treatment and prevention.

DMP 815. Multidisc Thought/Presentation (3 credits; fall and spring semesters)
Training in critical thinking, writing and speaking for the food, veterinary, plant, health and related sciences. With emphasis on writing, students prepare technical reports, news releases, abstracts and commentaries. Students prepare meeting agendas and present seminars. Committed students will emerge with enhanced critical-thinking and written-presentation skills.

DMP 816. Trade and Agricultural Health (2 credits; fall semester)
This course considers the multilateral trading system as it relates to food safety, food security, animal health, plant health, and international cooperation. The course content will be of value to students interested in food safety and security, epidemiology, public health, agriculture, food science, security studies, political science, agricultural economics, veterinary medicine and international relations.

DMP817. Principles of Veterinary Immunology (2 credits; spring semester)
Innate and adaptive defense mechanisms in domestic animals. Topics include vaccinology, immunopathology, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and immunomodulation

DMP 818. Veterinary Epidemiology (2 credits; spring semester)
Introduction to the principles and methods of veterinary epidemiology, emphasizing how diseases affect populations (and associated implications for individuals), and application to disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.

DMP 820. Rumen Metabolism ((3 credits; fall semester of odd-numbered years)
Metabolism, absorption, digestion and passage of nutrients in the rumen; factors affecting the environment of the rumen; certain aspects of rumen function and dysfunction; techniques used in rumen research.

DMP 830. Quantitative Analysis in Food Production Veterinary Medicine (3 credits; fall semester)
Practical experience manipulating numerical data bases and turning that information into usable knowledge to aid veterinary diagnostic strategies, implementing health management programs and food animal production decision making processes.

DMP 831. Veterinary Virology (3 credits; fall semester)
Morphology, biology and classification of viruses and their relation to the causes of disease.
Veterinary Virology is a three credit lecture course that is designed for veterinary students in the second year of the professional curriculum. The course provides basic and fundamental knowledge on the classification, pathogenesis and diagnosis of viral pathogens affecting common veterinary species, including ovine, caprine, feline, canine, equine, bovine, avian and porcine species. In addition, the course is designed to provide adequate knowledge and training for veterinarians in practice on the prevention and management of these viral diseases.

DMP834. Veterinary Parasitology (4 credits; fall semester)
Study of the helminth, arthropod and protozoan parasites of companion and food animals. Emphasis are on diagnosis, clinical signs, lesions, treatment, control, epidemiology and public health aspects of parasitic diseases.

DMP 841. Veterinary Public Health (2 credits; spring semester)
The linkages between human health and animal health and production. Topics include zoonotic disease, emerging and exotic animal diseases, disaster preparedness, regulatory and community health issues focusing on the role of the veterinarian in all.

DMP 844. Global Health Issues (3 credits; fall semester)
A review of global health problems and various strategies to manage international health concerns. The class is open to graduate students, including veterinary students, with an interest in public health that have at least 12 hours in biology or related courses.

DMP 845. Food Safety Risk Analysis (3 credits; spring semester)
Three hours of lectures on interwoven roles of risk assessment, management and communication – defined as risk analysis – will be applied to problems and policy development in food safety. This course will aid students in developing the ability to critically examine food safety risk issues from various stakeholder perspectives, leading to risk management and communication activities to reduce the impact of foodborne disease. A significant portion of the course will focus on the importance of thorough research and good communication skills, as well as the suitability of communication efforts. The course will be presented through lectures, case study presentations and Internet-based support material.

DMP 846. Foundation of Biosecurity (3 credits; fall semester)
The course examines the biosecurity policies and procedures required in high and maximum-containment research facilities. It provides a historical perspective of biosecurity, establishes definitions and explores concepts related to personnel, governmental and contemporary biosecurity topics. Agro-security topics are highlighted providing a perspective on risk and threat assessment to public health and institutional, local, regional, national and global threats.

DMP 850. Immunology of Domestic Animals (3 credits; fall semester)
This course is designed to introduce graduate students to immune responses of domestic animals to pathogens and parasites.

DMP 852. Vaccinology (3 credits; spring or summer semester)
Multidisciplinary course on vaccine development (including technology) from conceptualization through development, testing, and utilization. Addresses the principles of pathogenesis of infectious diseases, immune protection, and eliciting protective immunity by vaccination; application of traditional and new technologies to vaccine development; principles of preclinical development, manufacturing, and clinical evaluation; importance of the regulatory process; and utilization of epidemiology to measure vaccine need and effectiveness.

DMP 854. Intermediate Epidemiology (3 credits; spring semester)
Epidemiologic principles of disease with a focus on measures of disease occurrence, association and impact, determinants of disease, diagnostic test evaluation, study design and critical literature evaluation.

DMP855. Disease Detection, Surveillance, and Risk Assessment (3 credits; fall semester)
The course is focused on understanding the principles underlying quantitative risk assessments and disease detection/surveillance systems suited to a variety of animal health and food safety applications. These will then be used to advance the practical application of risk assessment and disease detection in the development of valid and useful herd, regional and national disease surveillance programs.

DMP 858. Introduction to Infectious Disease Modeling for Animal Health (3 credits; summer of even-numbered years)
The course will focus on understanding and implementing infectious disease models using Excel and Monte-Carlo Statistical Methods as well as Spatially Explicit Stochastic models. The course is focused on food animal diseases using a mixture of lecture, scientific literature evaluation, discussion and hands on computer lab exercises

DMP 860. Bacterial Pathogenesis and Host Response (3 credits; fall semester of even-numbered years)
Virulence factors of infectious microorganisms and the host response to infection. Topics include pathogenesis of human and animal diseases and mechanisms of immunity.

DMP 862. Applied Domestic Animal Immunology (2 credits; spring semester of odd-numbered years)
Real-life immune problems of veterinary and zoonotic relevance and their application to domestic animal immune systems.

DMP 870. Seminar in Pathobiology (MS) (1 credit; fall, spring and summer)
Oral report on topics in microbiology, parasitology, immunology, pathology, epidemiology or microbial genetics. The report will include critical review of relevant literature; experimental design and methodology; and presentation and evaluation of data.

DMP 871. Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases (3 credits; fall semester of even-numbered years)
This course is aimed at reviewing, and evaluating new and improved molecular diagnostic methods for infectious diseases. Theory, development and applications of molecular diagnostic tests will be discussed in the context of current literature. This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn and apply recent advances in the development of molecular diagnostic test.

DMP 878. Applications of Flow Cytometry (1-3 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
Theory and practical experience in the use of flow cytometry in diagnosis and research.

DMP 880. Problems in Pathobiology (MS) (1-3 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
A special problems course for graduate students working toward the MS degree in Pathobiology. The course is generally problems- or techniques-based in any of the disciplines in the Pathobiology program, conducted under the supervision of a graduate faculty in the Pathobiology Graduate Program.

DMP 888. Globalization, Cooperation & the Food Trade (1 credit; fall and spring semesters)
The course will include 15, 45-minute lectures and/or reading assignments. They will be assessed through online quizzes and one essay project.

DMP893. Principles of Biosafety and Biocontainment (3 credits; spring semester)
This course will introduce participants to the advanced and administrative principles of biosafety and biocontainment. The course targets future P.I.’s, lab managers and individuals with previous high-containment research experience. Specific topics include laboratory biosafety levels, special considerations for agriculture and animal labs, facility and building design, regulations, biosafety practices and procedures, and risk assessment processes required in high and maximum containment research facilities.

DMP 891. Herd Disease Outbreak Investigation Techniques (2 credits; summer semester)
This course is designed to provide the knowledge necessary, through a combination of lecture, discussion and practical experience, for new graduate veterinarians to practice herd disease-outbreak investigation in cow-calf, feedlot and dairy practices.

DMP 895. Topics in Pathobiology (MS). (1 to 3 credits; fall, spring, and summer semesters)
A special course for graduate students working toward the MS degree. Lectures, readings and discussion of topics of current interest in any of the disciplines of Pathobiology.

DMP 898. MS Report in Pathobiology (2 credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
A written report of either laboratory-based research, field-based research, or a review paper on a topic in the major field

DMP 899. MS Research in Pathobiology (Variable credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
For graduate students working towards the MS degree. Individual research in the fields of epidemiology, food safety, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology, pathology and toxicology.

DMP 910. Pathogenic Mechanism of Viruses (3 credits; spring semester of even-numbered years)
The goals of the course are to learn various pathogenic mechanisms (virus-host interactions) of selected virus (RNA and DNA) and Prion diseases. The course will cover the molecular basis of pathogenesis both in vitro and in animal models.

DMP 925. Rumen Microbiology (3 credits; fall semester of even-numbered years)
Lectures dealing with the microorganisms of the rumen, their habitat, diversity, structure, interactions and biochemical activities. Techniques for enumeration, isolation and identification of ruminal microorganisms.

DMP 954. Advanced Epidemiology (4 credits; fall semester)
Advanced theory and methods for designing, analyzing and interpreting epidemiologic research. Emphasis on observational study design and analysis issues including design identification and optimization, bias recognition and control, and appropriate analytical approaches for epidemiologic data.

DMP 970. Seminar in Pathobiology (PhD) (1 credit; fall, summer and spring semesters)
Oral report on topics in microbiology, parasitology, immunology, pathology, epidemiology, or microbial genetics. The report will include critical review of relevant literature; experimental design and methodology; and presentation and evaluation of data .The course is for PhD students.

DMP 980. Problems in Pathobiology (PhD) (1 to 6 credits; fall, spring, and summer semesters)
An individualized special course for graduate students working toward the PhD degree in Pathobiology. The course is generally problems- or techniques-based in any of the disciplines in the Pathobiology program, conducted under the supervision of a graduate faculty in the Pathobiology Graduate Program

DMP 995. Topics in Pathobiology (PhD). (1 to 3 credits; fall, spring and summers semesters)
A special course for graduate students working toward the PhD degree. Lectures, readings, and discussion of topics of current interest in any of the disciplines of Pathobiology.

DMP 999. PhD Research in Pathobiology (Variable credits; fall, spring and summer semesters)
For graduate students working towards the PhD degree in pathobiology. Individual research in the fields of epidemiology, food safety, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology, pathology and toxicology.