Course Description
Introduction to the range of career paths in veterinary medicine with a perspective that integrates medicine with basic science.
Athena Title
SCIENCE OF VET MED
Non-Traditional Format
This course is an elective which includes 3 lectures and 5 hours of discussion groups for a total of 8 hours or 0.5 credit hours.
Prerequisite
DVM student
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
To provide a forum for veterinary students to integrate basic science and medicine.
Topical Outline
1.biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, cellular biology, and microbiology in clinical sciences 2.disease ecology 3.bioinformatics and medicine 4.emerging issues 5.veterinary careers 6.professional development