Note that course numbering for the DVM professional courses is expected to change in the 199-1999 academic year. Neuroanatomy of the dog and cat. Lectures and laboratories are used to correlate microscopic structure with biochemistry, physiology and gross anatomy, and to establish a foundation for subsequent studies in veterinary pathology. I - A course in comparative physiology with special attention to domestic mammalian and avian species. Emphasis is placed on cellular and metabolic physiology and the physiology of the nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Students learn how to prevent diseases and promote animal health in laboratories.
In addition, laws pertaining to practice and that affect the individual will be discussed. Successful interpersonal communication skills will be presented and practiced. Lastly, areas of personal concern to professionals will be covered. The nature of human-animal interactions, and companion animal behavior. Some social and moral issues arising from human-animal relationships are introduced.