No textbook is required, but the following will help you with classification, identification, and mechanisms of pathogenesis for the veterinary bacteria covered in this course. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals, C.L Gyles and G.O. Thoen, 2nd ed. This course is structured as a series of lectures and laboratories. The laboratory exercises approximately correspond to the lecture topic.
Students work in groups of four in the lab.
There will be 2 non-comprehensive examinations. Laboratory exercises are used to demonstrate the students ability to isolate and define potential bacterial pathogens, and students are expected to work individually and prepare a written report on each identification scheme. The exercises will not be graded, but students must complete all laboratory exercises or receive an incomplete grade the course. Students with excused absences confirmed with Dr. Rutherford prior to the exam will be provided a make up test. Unexcused absences will require an oral make-up exam or a grade of zero.