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View the ISU Schedule of Classes<\/a> (includes location and time) visit.<\/p>\n

All courses are to be arranged with the instructor-in-charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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V Pth 5030 — Principles of Pathology<\/strong>
\nIntroductory exploration of pathology as a medical discipline. This includes study of disease mechanisms via an introduction to general pathology topics (cell degeneration, necrosis, disturbances of growth, disturbances of blood flow, inflammation, neoplasia) and organ system-specific response to injury.
\n(3-0) Cr. 3. Spring
\nInstructor: Fasina<\/p>\n

V Pth 5300 — Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Medical Education<\/strong>
\nStudy of principles of teaching and learning as they relate to veterinary medical education. \u00a0These include: theories of learning, analyzing content\/learners\/context, identifying goals, identifying appropriate instructional strategies (specific to medical education), matching assessment processes to goals and strategies, common curricular approaches and decision-making processes in medical education, and the scholarship of teaching and learning for veterinary\u00a0medical educators.
\n(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. Falls, offered 2023.
\nInstructor: Karabulut-Ilgu<\/p>\n

V Pth 5420 — Anatomic Pathology I (Dual-listed with V Pth 342)<\/strong>
\nBasic pathology with emphasis on disease in animals and introduction to diseases by system.
\n(2-2) Cr. 3. Spring.
\nInstructor: Fales-Williams
\nPrerequisites: Graduate classification and Biol 352 or equivalent for
\ngraduate credit; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5480 — Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory<\/strong>
\nA laboratory experience in the technical and applied aspects of veterinary parasitology.
\n(0-3 to 0-9) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: Brewer
\nPrerequisites: V Pth 376 or 576.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5490 — Diagnostic Clinical Pathology Laboratory<\/strong>
\nA laboratory experience in the technical and applied aspects of veterinary clinical pathology.
\n(0-3 to 0-9) Cr. 1. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: Auch
\nPrerequisites: VPTH 457, permission of instructor<\/p>\n

V Pth 5500 — Surgical Pathology Laboratory<\/strong>
\nDiagnosis of lesions in biopsy specimens; classification of neoplasms. Course includes rotation through departmental biopsy service and review of selected cases from departmental archives. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
\n(0-3 to 0-9) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: Fasina
\nPrerequisites: V Pth 570 or 571; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5510 — Postmortem Pathology Laboratory<\/strong>
\nNecropsy techniques of animals with emphasis on gross and microscopic lesions and diagnosis. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
\n(0-3 to 0-9) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: Fales-Williams
\nPrerequisites: V Pth 542; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5700 — Systemic Pathology I<\/strong>
\nPathology of the respiratory, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.
\n(4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. Falls, offered 2026
\nInstructor: not offered until Fall 2026
\nPrerequisites: GRADUATE CLASSIFICATION, V Pth 342 or 542; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5710 — Systemic Pathology II<\/strong>
\nPathology of the integumentary, urinary, digestive, lymphoid, and nervous systems and special senses. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.
\n(4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. Falls, offered 2027
\nInstructor: Fales-Williams
\nPrerequisites: GRADUATE CLASSIFICATION, V Pth 342 or 542; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5720 — Anatomic Pathology II (Dual-listed with V Pth 7372)<\/strong>
\nResponse to injury by each body system.
\n(3-3) Cr. 4. Fall.
\nInstructor: Fales-Williams
\nPrerequisites: Graduate classification and V Pth 542.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5760 — Veterinary Parasitology (Dual-listed with V Pth 7376)<\/strong>
\nParasitic diseases of domestic animals and their control.
\n(3-3) Cr. 4. Fall.
\nInstructor: Brewer \/ Martin
\nPrerequisites: Graduate classification and V Pth 542.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5900 — Special Topics<\/strong>
\nA. Veterinary Pathology
\nB. Veterinary Parasitology
\nC. Veterinary Toxicology
\nD. Veterinary Clinical Pathology\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Instructor:\u00a0 Dr Claire Andreasen
\nE. Other
\nCr. 1-4. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: Faculty
\nPrerequisites: Permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5960 — International Preceptorship<\/strong>
\nInternational Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs.\u00a0 This course
\nwill provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical,
\nproduction, and\/or research experiences in international locations.\u00a0 The course
\nconsists of 40 hours per week experiential learning opportunities.
\n(0-40) Cr. 1-12. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nPrereq:\u00a0 Admission to graduate college.<\/p>\n

V Pth 5990 — Creative Component Research<\/strong>
\nCourse for departmental graduate research.
\nA. Veterinary Pathology
\nB. Veterinary Parasitology
\nC. Veterinary Toxicology
\nD. Veterinary Clinical Pathology
\nCr. arr. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nPermission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6040 — Pathology Case Seminar<\/strong>
\nDescription and interpretation of microscopic lesions and clinical pathology data collected from cases of natural and experimental disease. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
\nCr. 1. Repeatable. Fall, Spring.
\nInstructor: Fales-Williams
\nPermission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6050 — Current Topics Seminar<\/strong>
\nA seminar of graduate research at the time of thesis or dissertation defense.
\nCr. 1. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nInstructor: major professor(s)<\/p>\n

V Pth 6060 — Diagnostic Interpretation<\/strong>
\nA comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
\nA. Veterinary Pathology
\nB. Veterinary Parasitology
\nC. Veterinary Toxicology
\nD. Veterinary Clinical Pathology
\nCr. R. Fall, Spring, Summer.
\nPermission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6600 — Pathogenesis of Persistent Infections<\/strong>
\n(Cross-listed with V MPM.)
\nStudy of current knowledge related to host pathogen interactions during persistent and chronic infections by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
\n(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. Springs, Contact Dept.
\nInstructor:
\nPrerequisites: Permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6610 — Comparative Immunology and Infectious Disease<\/strong>
\n(Cross-listed with IMBIO.)
\nDiscuss and define similarities and differences of varied host responses to infectious challenge. Learning will focus on comparative aspects of the host response and the unique aspects of immunity from different organisms, while highlighting molecular and mechanistic similarities of pathogen recognition, response and resolution.
\n(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. Springs, contact Dept.
\nInstructor:
\nPrerequisites: Graduate level Immunology or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6790 – Histopathology of Laboratory Animals<\/strong>
\nStudy of microscopic lesions in laboratory animals with emphasis on description, etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis.
\n(0-4) Cr. 2. Alt. Falls, offered 2023
\nInstructor: Contact Dept.
\nPrerequisites: V Pth 570 or 571; permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

V Pth 6990 — Research<\/strong>
\nCourse restricted to graduate program within the department.
\nA. Veterinary Pathology
\nB. Veterinary Parasitology
\nC. Veterinary Toxicology
\nD. Veterinary Clinical Pathology
\nCr. arr. Repeatable. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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