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Preference to freshmen. Emphasis is on a comparative approach to anatomy and physiology of a wide range of mammals, the unique adaptations of each species in terms of its anatomical, and behavioral characteristics, and how these species interact with human beings and other animals. Dissection required. Class size is limited to 16.

Preference to freshmen. The most common equine diseases, ranging from colic to lameness are reviewed using problem-oriented approach. Topics include: equine infectious diseases, care of the newborn foal, medical emergencies, and neurological disorders. A lab on the physical and neurological examination of the horse at the Red Barn.

Preference to sophomores. Infectious diseases impacting veterinary and human health around the world today. Mechanisms of disease, epidemiology, and underlying diagnostic, treatment and control principles associated with these pathogens.

Preference to sophomores. Focus is on the laboratory mouse, one of the most widely used models for biomedical research. Topics include the natural history and origin of the laboratory mouse; characteristics of commonly used strains; mouse anatomy, physiology, and husbandry; common mouse diseases and their effects on research; coat color genetics; and genetically engineered mouse technology. Demonstrations and hands-on experience with necropsy, mouse handling, and research techniques.

The most common equine diseases, ranging from colic to lameness. Equine anatomy and physiology relevant to topics in equine medicine. Equine infectious diseases, care of the newborn foal, medical emergencies, and neurological disorders. Laboratory sessions involve physical examination of the horse and review the basics of the neurological and lameness exam.

Functional organization and evolution of the vertebrate nervous system. Topics include paleoneurology, cladistic analysis, allometry, mosaic versus concerted evolution, and evolution of brain region structure, connectivity, and neurons. Comparisons between structure and function of vertebrate forebrains including hippocampi. Evolution of the primate visual and sensorimotor central nervous system as related to vocalization, socialization, and intelligence.

For students interested in a career in veterinary medicine. Guest speakers present career options in veterinary medicine. Networking with other pre-vet students. How to meet the academic and practical experience prerequisites for admission to veterinary school. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Preference to bioengineering and other biological sciences undergraduates. Techniques and surgery using mice and rats in biomedical research.Laboratory sessions include handling, dosing, and samplinig techniques; basic understanding of anesthesia and analgesia; aseptic surgery techniques, suturing, and surgical approaches. Prequisite: instructor consent.

May be taken as a prelude to research and may also involve participation in a lab or research group seminar and/or library research.