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LAMS 5315 - Spring 05

Course ID: LAMS 5315
Instructor / Coordinator: Dr. John Peroni
Semester: Spring 05

Required elements

  • Principal course assignments:

    • The course will detail the clinical application of diagnostic imaging focusing on the skull, spine, musculoskeletal system, the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The course will focus on the application of radiography, ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy in large animal species.

  • Specific course requirements for grading purposes:

    • Lectures will cover basic imaging principles followed by the evaluation of common disorders of the musculoskeletal system extending from the distal limb proximally, of the abdominal and thoracic cavities. A laboratory will be offered on a volunteer basis at the end of the course. The lab will demonstrate common ultrasonographic and radiographic techniques and is open only to those students who attend the course. The course syllabus is a general plan for the course and will be adhered to as much as possible. Occasional changes will be announced in advance to the class. Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Student handbook.

  • Grading policy:

    • Exams will be given as three quizzes and a final. Each quiz will pertain to 5 lectures. At the end of the course a cumulative final will be given and will be formatted as case interpretation, assay, multiple choice questions or short answer questions to the discretion of the instructors. Each quiz will be worth 15% and the final 55% of the final grade. Missed quizzes will not be made up. Grade percentages will be as follows A (100-90%) B (80-89%) C (70-79%) D (60-69%) F (any grade below 59%).

  • Attendance policy:

    • Attendance and make-up examinations regulations will apply following the guidelines released by the office of Academic Affairs. Please contact one of your instructors with any questions regarding this policy.

  • Required course material, including texts:



  • Policy for make-up of examinations:

    • Missed quizzes will not be made up. Attendance and make-up examinations regulations will apply following the guidelines released by the office of Academic Affairs. Please contact one of your instructors with any questions regarding this policy. Instructor availability. Dr. John Peroni can be contacted via email at jperoni@vet.uga.edu to set up a time to meet and discuss any questions or concerns. Dr. Michelle Barton can be contacted via email at mbarton@vet.uga.edu to set up a time to meet and discuss any questions or concerns.

Course information

  • Prerequisites:

    • Must be a DVM student

  • Objectives:

    • The course will detail the clinical application of diagnostic imaging focusing on the skull, spine, musculoskeletal system, the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The course will focus on the application of radiography, ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy in large animal species. Focusing on the above mentioned body systems, students participating in this course will be able to: 1. understand general imaging principles and their clinical usefulness. 2. identify and interpret common radiographic, ultrasonographic and scintigraphic lesions 3. apply the knowledge obtained in this course to common disease encountered in clinical rotations.

  • Topical outline:

    • Lecture 1. (Peroni) January 31st 2pm Basic principles of large animal radiography and ultrasound. Lecture 2. (Peroni) February 1st 9am Special procedures. Contrast radiography, intraoperative radiography, ultrasound guided procedures. Lecture 3. (Barton) February 2nd 4pm Cervical spine. Plain and contrast radiography for the identification of common vertebral abnormalities. Lecture 4. (Barton) February 3rd 10am Thorax. Pulmonary and pleural disease and echocardiography. Lecture 5. (Barton) QUIZ 1 (first 15 minutes of class) February 4th 11am Thorax. Pulmonary and pleural disease and echocardiography. Lecture 6. (Barton) February 7th 4pm Abdomen. Gastrointestinal, hepatic and renal disease. Lecture 7. (Barton) February 9th 8am Abdomen. Gastrointestinal, hepatic and renal disease. Lecture 8. (Peroni) February 10th 8am Navicular bone and phalanges. Lecture 9. (Peroni) February 11th 11am Metacarpo/tarso phalangeal joints. Metacarpal/metatarsal bones. Lecture 10. (Peroni) QUIZ 2 (first 15 minutes of class) February 14th 8am Carpus and proximal forelimb. Lecture 11. (Peroni) February 15th 9am Tarsus and proximal hindlimb. Lecture 12. (Peroni) February 16th 2pm Head, mandible and maxilla. Lecture 13. (Peroni) February 16th 3pm Superficial and deep digital flexor tendon ultrasound Lecture 14. (Peroni) February 18th 2pm Suspensory apparatus ultrasound Lecture 15. (Peroni) QUIZ 3 (first 15 minutes of class) February 21st 2pm Equine nuclear scintigraphy. Basic principles and common applications. FINAL EXAM February 23rd 11am Voluntary Lab (location of the lab will be announced) February 25th 11am and 12pm

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:

    • Discuss with instructor supervising exam

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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