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Course ID:	LAMS 5353
Instructor / Coordinator:	Andrew Parks
Semester and year:	Fall 2004
Required elements
Principal course assignments: There will be two take home course assignments.
Specific course requirements for grading purposes: Grading will be based on the course assignments and the final examination
Grading policy: Each course assignment will account for 10% of the final grade, and the final examination will account for the remaining 80% of the grade
Attendance policy:
Required course material, including texts: None . Various supplemental materials including powerpoint presentations will be placed on WebCT as the course progresses
Policy for make-up of examinations: Make up final examination will be arranged directly with the instructor
Course information
Prerequisites:	None
Course Objectives Objectives objectives: 1) To develop a sound foundation of the basic principals of equine digital diseases with respect to pathophysiology, clinical anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. 2) To develop an understanding of equine lameness as it pertains to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. 3) To develop the student’s clinical knowledge with respect to problem-oriented approach to diagnosis and treatment of equine lameness and foot diseases.
Topical outline: 1. Foot: form and function 2. Form, function and disease 3. Diagnosis of foot ailments 4. Treatment of foot ailments 5. Shoes: form and function 6. The fundamentals of shoeing 7. Definition and significance of lameness 8. Recognition of lameness 9. The lameness examination 10. Perineural and intraarticular anesthesia 11. Other diagnostic methodology 12. An overview of foot diseases and case studies 13. An overview of foot diseases and case studies continued 14. An overview of foot diseases and case studies continued 15. An overview of foot diseases and case studies continued
Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Student Handbook.
Details of authorized assistance allowed during examinations: None
All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty." Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work.