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LAMS 5230 - Spring 05

Course ID: LAMS 5230
Instructor / Coordinator: Michelle Henry Barton
Semester: Spring 05

Required elements

  • Principal course assignments:

    • There are no course assignments, aside from attendance and participation in lecture and for examinations.

  • Specific course requirements for grading purposes:

    • The grade will be determined by performance on the 2 examinations.

  • Grading policy:

    • This course will include two examinations. Each examination is proportionately worth the number of lectures given on the included lecture topics. An unexcused absence from either examination will constitute a failing grade. Excused absence from an examination will result in an incomplete in the course until the examination can be taken (date and time to be agreed upon by the instructor and student). Grades will be assigned according to the total combined score on the two examinations (100 points) as follows: A=90 to 100%, B=80 to 89%, C=70 to 79%, D= 60 to 69%, Fail<60%. Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Code of Conduct. Students cannot share reference materials during examinations. If your combined score on the examinations is a failing grade, you may retake either test. With a combined passing score on retest, the highest grade that may be received is a D.

  • Attendance policy:

    • Attendance is not required for lectures, but is highly encouraged, as examination material will directly reflect material that is presented during lecture.

  • Required course material, including texts:

    • No textbook is required, however suggested reading may be provided.

  • Policy for make-up of examinations:

    • See above

Course information

  • Prerequisites:

    • Veterinary Core Curriculum

  • Objectives:

    • Objectives: 1. Be able to recall and apply normal renal, hematologic, and endocrine function and pathophysiology, as well as the unique aspects of these body systems in large animals, as covered in the core curriculum. 2. Recognize clinical signs and physical findings of urologic, hematologic, and endocrine diseases in large animal species. 3. Understand the basic diagnostics tests used for large animal urology, hematology, and endocrinology. 4. Be able to generate a list of differential diagnoses for urologic, hematologic, and endocrine diseases for horses and ruminants. 5. Know the treatments and prognosis for the most common for urologic, hematologic, and endocrine diseases for horses and ruminants.

  • Topical outline:

    • This 20 contact hour course will review and discuss the clinical signs, diagnostic approach, and treatment of urinary tract diseases, diseases causing anemia, coagulopathies, and diseases of the endocrine system of horses and ruminants. This course will serve as a continuation of the core material presented earlier on urology, hematology, and endocrinology in clinical pathology, pathology and Polysystemic Diseases: Hematology and Endocrinology (SAMS 5220). The material presented in this elective would be suitable for students interested in a mixed animal or large animal exclusive tracks. M 4/4 11 am Urology Williamson Tu 4/5 11 am Urology Williamson Th 4/7 11 am Urology Williamson M 4/12 11 am Urology Williamson Tu 4/12 11 am Urology Williamson Thurs 4/14 11 am Urology Williamson F 4/15 11 am Urology Williamson M 4/18 11 am Urology Williamson Tues 4/19 11 am Hematology Barton Thurs 4/21 11 am Hematology Barton F 4/22 11 am Hematology Barton M 4/25 11 am Exam on Urology (40 points) Williamson Tu 4/26 11 am Hematology Barton Tu 4/26 1 pm Hematology Barton Thurs 4/28 11 am Hematology Barton F 4/29 11 am Hematology Barton M 5/2 11 am Endocrinology Woolums Tu 5/3 11 am Endocrinology Woolums Tu 5/3 4pm Endocrinology Woolums W 5/4 11 am Endocrinology Woolums Thurs 5/5 11 am Endocrinology Woolums M 5/9 10 am-Noon Exam on Hematology and Endocrinology (60 points) Woolums/Barton

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:

    • Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Code of Conduct. Students cannot share reference materials during examinations. Old examinations are the property of the faculty and should not be copied or distributed.

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.

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