Course Description
In-depth instruction on topics related to advanced veterinary biochemistry, encompassing information from both the primary literature and core texts. It is designed to aid clinical pathology residents in preparation for the ACVP board examination in clinical pathology. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will analyze and discuss chemistry cases.
Athena Title
Adv Veterinary Biochemistry
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce post-DVM residents/graduate students to advanced biochemistry techniques and the proper interpretation of their results in a wide variety of species. This course is offered in preparation for the American College of Veterinary Pathology certifying examination. By the conclusion of this class, students will have: a. Formulated plans for the diagnosis of biochemical abnormalities b. Diagnosed diseases using a variety of laboratory tests c. Critiqued primary literature articles pertaining to clinical biochemistry
Topical Outline
1. Intro concepts/RI/QC 2. Ca/P/Mg and Regulatory Hormones 3. Glucose/Ketones and Hormones 4. Exocrine Pancreas 5. Small Animal GI 6. Large Animal GI/NEFAs 7. Lipids 8. Tumor and Cardiac Biomarkers 9. Thyroid Function 10. Pituitary/Adrenal Function 11. Equine Endocrinology 12. Reproductive Endocrinology 13. CSF and Fluid Chemistry 14. Vitamins and Minerals 15. Proteins 16. Principles of Enzymology 17. Monovalent Electrolytes 18. Osmolarity/Osmolality 19. Blood gas/ Blood pH/SID 20. Quantitative UA and Enzymology 21. Specific Enzymes 22. Liver Function Testing