Appendix A - Courses
Pathobiology
| PABI*6000 Bacterial Pathogenesis F [0.50] |
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| An overview of key concepts in bacterial pathogenesis with emphasis on veterinary and zoonotic pathogens. |
| PABI*6030 Applied Clinical Pathology I F,W,S [0.50] |
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| Preparation and description of materials, and interpretation of data involved in hematology, cytology, and clinical chemistry from clinical cases. (Intended for students majoring in clinical pathology) |
| PABI*6040 Applied Clinical Pathology II U [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6030 with greater depth in the interpretation of data involved in hematology, cytology and clinical chemistry from clinical cases. (Intended for students majoring in clinical pathology). |
| PABI*6041 Applied Clinical Pathology III U [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6040 with greater depth in the interpretation of data involved in hematology, cytology and clinical chemistry from clinical cases. (Intended for students majoring in clinical pathology). |
| PABI*6050 Applied Avian Pathology I F [0.50] |
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| Examination and interpretation of gross and microscopic lesions of domestic poultry. |
| PABI*6060 Applied Avian Pathology II W [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6050, emphasizing seasonal differences in diseases as well as diseases more commonly associated with winter and early spring conditions. |
| PABI*6070 Applied Avian Pathology III S [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6060, emphasizing seasonal differences in diseases as well as diseases more commonly associated with late spring and summer conditions. |
| PABI*6080 Diagnostic Pathology I - Domestic Animals S,F,W [0.50] |
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| An introducatory course of diagnostic pathology with emphasis on the common and uncommon diseases of the whole body and respiratory, urinary, and digestive (including liver and pancreas) systems. |
| PABI*6090 Diagnostic Pathology II - Domestic Animals S,F,W [0.50] |
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| An intermediate course that builds on the skills acquired in PABI*6080 and further enhances diagnostic veterinary pathology skills to include disease of the nervous, endocrine and muscoloskeletal systems. |
| PABI*6091 Diagnostic Pathology III - Domestic Animals S,F,W [0.50] |
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| An advanced course that builds on the skills acquired in PABI*6090 and further enhances diagnostic beterinary patology skills to include diseases of all organ systems. |
| PABI*6100 Immunobiology F [0.50] |
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| Major areas of immunology, including initiation, regulation, receptors, genetics, immune system development and function. |
| PABI*6104 Mechanisms of Disease F [0.50] |
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| Molecular, cellular and tissue processes involved in the pathogenesis of adaptive, degenerative, inflammatory, proliferative and neoplastic diseases. (Odd-numbered years) |
| PABI*6105 Integrative Pathology U [0.50] | |
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| Basic and interpretive tissue and biochemical concepts of disease in the liver, pancreas, kidney, endocrine and hemiclymphatic systems. (Even-numbered years) | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |
| PABI*6110 Pathology I W [0.50] |
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| Disease processes of the respiratory, integumentary, reproductive and skeletal systems. (Even-numbered years) |
| PABI*6130 Pathology II W [0.50] |
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| Disease processes of the alimentary, central-nervous, cardiovascular and muscular systems and special senses. (Odd-numbered years) |
| PABI*6180 Clinical Bacteriology U [0.50] |
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| Current techniques and approaches in diagnostic bacteriology. |
| PABI*6190 Topics in Immunology W [0.50] |
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| Aspects of immune and non-specific host resistance, diagnostic immunology and immune-mediated disease. |
| PABI*6221 Comparative Veterinary Pathology I U [0.50] | |
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| Pathological changes associated with diseases of amphibia, reptiles, wild and captive non-domestic birds, and wild mammals including fur-bearers. (Even numbered years) | |
| Restriction(s): | Instuctor's signature required |
| PABI*6222 Comparative Veterinary Pathology II U [0.50] | |
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| Pathological changes associated with diseases of poultry and pet birds, fish and various laboratory animals. (Even numbered years) | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |
| PABI*6300 Clinical Pathology I W [0.50] |
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| A study of diagnostic hematology and cytology, with emphasis on the hematopoietic system. |
| PABI*6320 Clinical Pathology II W [0.50] |
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| Clinical biochemistry of selected organ systems including the renal, hepatic, pancreatic and endocrine organ systems. |
| PABI*6330 Viral Diseases F [0.50] |
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| A study of important viral diseases of animals, with emphasis on etiology, host responses, diagnosis and control. (Odd numbered years) |
| PABI*6350 Molecular Epidemiology of Bacterial Diseases W [0.50] | |
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| This is a basic introduction to molecular epidemiology of bacterial diseases. It provides an understanding of molecular epidemiology methodologies and of their use for improving our understanding of infectious diseases epidemiology and control. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | STAT*2040 Statistics I |
| Restriction(s): | Lab component: limited number of participants and WHIMIS certificate compulsory. |
| PABI*6440 Graduate Seminar in Pathobiology S,F,W [0.50] |
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| Following discussions of approaches to scientific research and communication, students will submit a thorough written critical review of the literature on an agreed upon topic that leads to a detailed research proposal. This material will also be presented in the form of a public seminar. |
| PABI*6500 Infectious Diseases and Public Health F [0.50] | |
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| Prevention and control of infectious diseases is an important aspect of public health. This course will involve detailed discussion of selected infectious diseases of public health concern, excluding zoonotic diseases. Relevant aspects of microbiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment will be covered, with additional emphasis on prevention and control. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Public Health programs. |
| PABI*6550 Epidemiology of Zoonoses W [0.50] |
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| Characterization and distribution of diseases common to people and animals. |
| PABI*6630 Applied Comparative Pathology I U [0.50] |
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| A study of problems in, as well as the examination of, lesions found in diseases of fish and wildlife, including amphibia and reptiles, drawn from naturally occurring cases assigned for detailed investigation. The student may be required to prepare a critical review of a specific disease entity. |
| PABI*6640 Applied Comparative Pathology II U [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6630 emphasizing seasonal differences in diseases as well as diseases more commonly associated with winter and early spring conditions. |
| PABI*6650 Applied Comparative Pathology III U [0.50] |
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| A continuation of PABI*6640 emphasizing seasonal difference in diseases as well as diseases more commonly associated with late spring and summer conditions. |
| PABI*6700 Laboratory Animal Science U [0.50] |
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| Basic information on various aspects of laboratory animal science, including IACUC function, regulatory oversight, ethics, historical review of animal research, animal models and alternatives, experimental design and considerations, biology, management and uses of common species in research. |
| PABI*6710 Applied Laboratory Animal Science I U [0.50] |
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| This course will emphasize practical aspects of laboratory animal science including research protocol review, writing and reviewing standard operating procedures, animal monitoring, pathology procedures, and case management. |
| PABI*6720 Applied Laboratory Animal Science II U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of I with emphasis on biohazard and personnel safety, monitoring for disease, quality control and diagnostic procedures. |
| PABI*6730 Applied Laboratory Animal Science III U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of I and II, with emphasis on a comparison of programs and procedures in other facilities in Canada, nonhuman primate medicine, and surgical, clinical and necropsy procedures. |
| PABI*6740 Avian Diseases U [0.50] | |
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| Detailed study of recent concepts of preventive medicine, diagnosis and therapeutics as applied to clinical recognition and control of avian diseases. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |
| PABI*6960 Special Topics in Pathobiology F,W,S [0.50] | |
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| In-depth independent study of subjects related to student's principal area of interest. Major paper(s), laboratory studies, and/or written and oral examination, with or without seminar preparation. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |