IX. Graduate Programs
Pathobiology
Courses
General
| PABI*6430 Academic and Professional Skills in Pathobiology S,F [0.00] | |
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| Students will be introduced to fundamental elements of scientific research and communication and to various academic skills through lectures, seminars, and completion of in class activities. Throughout the course, relevant ethical, and regulatory issues will be discussed. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6440 MSc Seminar in Pathobiology S,F,W [0.50] | |
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| Students registered in the MSc program will develop a written critical review of the literature and plan for their thesis research. This material will also be presented in the form of a public seminar. Students are also required to provide oral and written critical reviews of thesis plan presentations. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6430 |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6450 Doctoral Seminar in Pathobiology S,F,W [0.50] | |
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| Students registered in the PhD or DVSc programs will develop a written critical review of the literature and plan for their thesis research. This material will also be presented in the form of a public seminar. Students are also required to provide oral and written critical reviews of the thesis plan presentations of other students. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6430 |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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 consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
Comparative 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. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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 conditions. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6050 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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 summer conditions. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6050 and PABI*6060 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Offering(s): | Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Offering(s): | Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6630 Applied Comparative Pathology I U [0.50] | |
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| Introductory course in the diagnostic pathology of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Cases may be restricted by animal taxa or context (e.g., free-ranging Canadian wildlife, zoological collections, aquaculture). The three-semester course in Applied Comparative Pathology builds in expected level of accomplishment. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6640 Applied Comparative Pathology II U [0.50] | |
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| Intermediate course in the diagnostic pathology of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Cases may be restricted by animal taxa or context (e.g., free-ranging Canadian wildlife, zoological collections, aquaculture). The three-semester course in Applied Comparative Pathology builds in expected level of accomplishment. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6630 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6650 Applied Comparative Pathology III U [0.50] | |
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| Advanced course in the diagnostic pathology of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Cases may be restricted by animal taxa or context (e.g., free-ranging Canadian wildlife, zoological collections, aquaculture). The three-semester course in Applied Comparative Pathology builds in expected level of accomplishment. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6630PABI*6640 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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 consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
Immunology
| PABI*6100 Immunobiology F [0.50] | |
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| Major areas of immunology, including initiation, regulation, receptors, genetics, immune system development and function. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
Veterinary Infectious Diseases
| 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. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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. | |
| Offering(s): | Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6350 Molecular Epidemiology of Bacterial Diseases F [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. Lab component requires WHIMIS certificate. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | STAT*2040 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6550 Epidemiology of Zoonoses W [0.50] | |
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| Characterization and distribution of diseases common to people and animals. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
Veterinary Pathology
| PABI*6030 Applied Clinical Pathology I F,W,S [0.50] | |
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| Introduction to laboratory procedures and interpretation of data arising from hematology, cytology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and hemostatis analysis of clinical material. Intended for students training in clinical pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| 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 and increased understanding of ancillary diagnostic methods applied in clinical case material. Intended for students in training in clinical pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6030 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6041 Applied Clinical Pathology III U [0.50] | |
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| A continuation of PABI*6040 with independent and comprehensive interpretation of diagnostic test results, and analysis of laboratory quality assurance quality control procedures. Intended for students training in clinical pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6030 and PABI*6040 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6080 Diagnostic Pathology I S,F,W [0.50] | |
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| An introductory course of diagnostic pathology, including all body systems but emphasizing diseases affecting the whole body and respiratory, urinary and digestive (including liver and pancreas) systems. Intended for students in training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO, engaged in applied anatomic pathology training. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6090 Diagnostic Pathology II 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 diseases of the nervous, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO, engaged in applied anatomic pathology training. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6080 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6091 Diagnostic Pathology III 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 veterinary pathology skills to include diseases of all organ systems. Intended for students training in anatomic pathology and Veterinarians licensed by CVO, engaged in applied anatomic pathology training. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PABI*6080and PABI*6090 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6104 Mechanisms of Disease W [0.50] | |
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| Molecular, cellular and tissue processes involved in the pathogenesis of adaptive, degenerative, inflammatory, infectious, proliferative and neoplastic diseases. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6300 Clinical Pathology I U [0.50] | |
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| Principles and applications of veterinary hematology and cytology, with emphasis on the hematopoietic systems. Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| PABI*6320 Clinical Pathology II W [0.50] | |
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| In depth study of principles and applications of biochemical tests to evaluate the function of selected organ systems, including the renal, hepatic, pancreatic and endocrine systems. Veterinarians licensed by CVO. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |