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VETY 2873 - Radiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the principles of radiology, radiological procedures and techniques, the positioning of animals, radiation safety and the processing of radiographs.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824 , VETY 2824
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VETY 2893 - Veterinary Microbiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the culturing and identification of common animal pathogens and the diseases they cause. They learn about shipping materials, sensitivity testing and control of infectious organisms.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1812
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VETY 3844 - Anesthesiology & Surgical Procedures
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the induction and maintenance of anesthesia, preparation of the patient for surgery and surgical assisting. Students demonstrate successful skills with post-operative patient care, instrument identification, pack preparation and the sterilization of instruments.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824, 2833
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VETY 3844 - Anesthesiology and Surgical Procedures
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the induction and maintenance of anesthesia, preparation of the patient for surgery and surgical assisting. Students demonstrate successful skills with post-operative patient care, instrument identification, pack preparation and the sterilization of instruments.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824 , VETY 2833
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VETY 3903 - Animal Disease and Preventive Medicine
Credit Hours: 3
Students study common animal diseases and their causes, natural protective mechanisms, preventive methods, vaccinations and sound management practices including herd health programs.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824 , VETY 2893
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VETY 3912 - Disease Control and Regulatory management
Credit Hours: 2
Students discuss various approaches used to control livestock diseases particularly of communicable nature. Techniques used in screening animals for diseases and herd health programs are learned. Students become knowledgeable of the guidelines promulgated by local, state and federal agencies regarding disease management and eradication. They learn the public health significance of livestock diseases.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 3903 , VETY 2893
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VETY 3924 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the basic principles applicable in a clinical laboratory, use of laboratory equipment, procedures and techniques for diagnostic and investigative purposes.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824
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VETY 3932 - Vet Clinical Parasitology
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn the biology, identification and control of internal and external parasites in domestic animals.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824
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VETY 3934 - Lab Animal Medicine
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn special topics for on-the-job work experience assignments. Lectures and laboratory techniques including handling, restraining, veterinary care and various clinical procedures used with large animals are studied.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824 , VETY 2893 , VETY 3924
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VETY 3936 - Zoonosis: Recognition, Control and Prevention
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn about zoonotic diseases that are transmitted between animals and people. Students learn about biology, epidemiology, detection, control, prevention and immunization against zoonotic diseases under various settings such as veterinary clinics, farms, zoos, laboratory animal facilities and wild animal sanctuaries.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 3934 , VETY 2893 , Permission of Instructor
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VETY 3946 - Bioterrorism and Exotic Animal Diseases
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn various aspects of bioterrorism as applied to livestock. Also, students become familiar with various exotic animal diseases, rarely seen in USA, which can bring about devastation to livestock industry if introduced maliciously by terrorists.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 2893 , VETY 3903
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VETY 3962 - Cooperative Education in Vet Science
Credit Hours: 2
Opportunities are provided for students to work under the supervision of veterinary scientists and specialists in industry and state and federal agencies. Students alternate between semesters of paid employment and semesters of study.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing, Permission of Instructor
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VETY 4821 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Students review literature and current research reports. Oral presentations and discussions are made. Students are acquainted with the literature and are prepared to organize and deliver scholarly reports on current issues affecting veterinary medicine.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing, Permission of Instructor
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VETY 4843 - Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn the principles and practices of artificial insemination and embryo transfer technology in livestock.
Prerequisite(s): VETY 1824 , Junior or Senior Standing, Permission of Instructor
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VETY 4863 - Biomedical Research Methods
Credit Hours: 2
Students apply scientific methods and use experimental designs and procedures in analyzing, interpreting and reporting their research findings.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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VETY 4883 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 2
Students conduct an independent, supervised research project on some specific area of interest. Students submit their research findings in written form and present them in the form of a seminar for course evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor
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VETY 4923 - Clinics - Small Animal Surgery and Medicine
Credit Hours: 3
Offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens. Students complete rotations in the small animal medicine and surgery sections with emphases placed on aseptic surgical techniques, maintenance of surgical area, use of sterile instrument packs and assistance.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor, Exit Exam Passed
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VETY 4933 - Clinics - Receiving and Central
Credit Hours: 3
Offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, students complete rotations in the small animal receiving and central supply with emphases placed on demonstrating basic techniques in animal care, medication, vaccinations, interaction with clients as well as cleaning, preparation and storage of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor, Exit Exam Passed
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VETY 4943 - Clinics - Anesthesiology
Credit Hours: 3
Offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, students rotate in the small animal anesthesiology sections with emphasis on basic anesthesia techniques and preparation of animals for surgery.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor, Exit Exam Passed
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VETY 4953 - Clinics - Clinical Applications
Credit Hours: 3
Offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, students rotate through laboratory animal medicine, clinical parasitology and intensive care units.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor, Exit Exam Passed
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VETY 4989 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 12
Students receive on-the-job experiences under the supervision of a private practitioner in laboratory animal facilities or in selected state and federal veterinary programs. Students observe, assist and perform tasks as directed by the veterinary staff.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Permission of Instructor, Exit Exam Passed
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Zoology |
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ZOOL 2201K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
Students examine and learn the basic structures and functions of human organs and systems. An introduction to basic physical and chemical principles followed by a detailed study of cell structure and function is presented. Students pursue a systematic study of certain systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1104K or BIOL 1107K
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ZOOL 2202K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hours: 4
Students gain a thorough knowledge of the systems of the human body with particular emphasis on physiology and the interrelatedness of structure and function.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2201K
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ZOOL 3103K - Invertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: 3
Students understand the anatomy, life cycles and systematic relationships of invertebrates. They compare the physiology and habits of terrestrial, aquatic and parasitic invertebrates. Students become knowledgeable of the evolution and adaptations of selected invertebrates.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1104K or BIOL 1108K
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ZOOL 3203K - Entomology
Credit Hours: 4
Students study the structure, physiology, classification and identification of insects.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K or BOTN 2001K
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ZOOL 3214K - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credit Hours: 4
Students participate in an integrated study of the developmental anatomy of selected vertebrates, including humans. Students compare the organs and systems of representative vertebrates in order to acquire an understanding of living organisms in the past, present and future.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K
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ZOOL 3234K - Embryology
Credit Hours: 4
Students gain an introduction to general embryology. Embryological processes examined by students include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, neurulation and organogenesis.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 3214K
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ZOOL 3254K - Histology
Credit Hours: 4
Students study organs and tissues and learn to correlate functions with the structures. A variety of computer-based activities supplement the traditional study of the microscopic specimens. Students are expected to prepare an electronic media presentation on a subject studied.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K
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ZOOL 3303 - Wildlife Conservation
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the history of conservation in the United States and the cultural, economic and political climates that led to current environmental policies and legislature. They learn how management techniques are integrated into management plans that serve the policies articulated in conservation legislature.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2334K and MATH 1112 or MATH 1113
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ZOOL 3364K - Mammalogy
Credit Hours: 4
Students classify and identify mammalian species, especially those of North America. Evolutionary adaptations of various mammalian taxonomic groups are compared and related to habitats and life histories of selected examples of mammalian species. Students learn to describe the distribution of mammalian species and relate these distributions to environmental constraints.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3014 or BIOL 3214K
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ZOOL 3384K - Ichthyology
Credit Hours: 4
Students understand the systematic relationships among fishes, especially freshwater species. They compare the physiology and habits of freshwater fish to those of marine fish. Students become knowledgeable of the distributions, evolution and adaptations of fishes.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3014
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ZOOL 4102 - Diseases of Wildlife and Fish
Credit Hours: 2
Students study viral, bacterial, non-infectious and parasitic diseases. Selected diseases will be discussed and emphasis will be placed on etiology, transmission, signs, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, immunity, treatment, and control.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K
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ZOOL 4274K - Parasitology
Credit Hours: 4
Students study the basic principles of parasites and study their emphasis on human parasites.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K
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ZOOL 4294K - Vertebrate Physiology
Credit Hours: 4
Students undertake an in-depth study of vertebrate systems with special emphasis on nervous responses, endocrine control, circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion and reproduction in humans.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 3214K
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ZOOL 4334K - Ornithology
Credit Hours: 4
Students study the classification and life histories of birds with an emphasis on North American species. The relationship between avian anatomy, physiology and the constraints of flight are understood. Students identify common local species by sight and vocalizations. Students investigate the relationships between avian behaviors, distributions, adaptations and the habitats in which the birds are found.
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ZOOL 4343 - Fisheries/Wildlife Internship
Credit Hours: 3
Students participate in a summer (or equivalent) program, paid or volunteer, related to their major. Upon completion of this program the students make presentations of their experiences and/or research findings to their peers.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (Departmental Approval)
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ZOOL 4393 - Population Dynamics
Credit Hours: 3
Students investigate population changes using mathematical methods. Common models incorporating and describing parameters such as fecundity, mortality and competition are investigated. Students identify the assumptions that must be met for validity that underlay these population analyses and assess the appropriateness of different models for varying experimental uses. Students then use these models in understanding and quantifying the effects of such symbiotic relationships as predation and competition on various populations.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2334K and MATH 1154 or MATH 2113
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