Course Description
This course provides a broad overview of the pathologic basis of animal disease processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Students learn to understand, integrate, and apply cellular and molecular pathogenic mechanisms as a foundation for anatomic and clinical veterinary pathology.
Athena Title
Cellular Pathology
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will define key terms and concepts in general pathology.
- Students will identify and explain pathogenic cellular and molecular mechanisms for various animal diseases.
- Students will identify and explain the appropriate laboratory test to diagnose a particular disease process.
- Students will critically read and review primary literature in general pathology research.
- Students will apply general pathology concepts to understand their clinical significance in veterinary medicine.
Topical Outline
- Introduction
- Cell Injury/Death
- Hemostasis and Thrombosis
- Acute and Chronic Inflammation
- Wound Repair
- Immunopathology
- Genetic Diseases
- Environmental/Nutritional Diseases
- Microbial Disease Pathogenesis
- Neoplasia
