May 05, 2024  
2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
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Course Numbers and Descriptions


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Theatre Arts

  
  • THEA 4820 - Company Workshop


    3 credits

    Company workshop of theatrical productions emphasizing process and instruction. Supervised rehearsals, technical preparation, and public performances.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts major or minor, THEA 1000  or THEA 1033 , and THEA 1713  or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 4860 - Playwriting Workshop


    3 credits

    Advanced study in playwriting. Course culminates in the performance of original works. Enrollment is contingent on permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts majors, THEA 4760  OR ENGL 4250  or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 5310 - Theatre Mentorship and Service


    1-3 credits

    Clinical mentorship of teaching skills, including observation, instruction, and evaluation in specific areas of expertise. Projects may include developing and using drama and theatre practices for service in classroom or community settings.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • THEA 5390 - Student Teaching Seminar


    2 credits

    Focuses on problems arising during student teaching. Includes plans, procedures, adaptive classroom strategies, and evaluation.

  
  • THEA 5550 - Rendering and Painting for Theatre Design


    3 credits

    Provides students hands-on experience using a variety of drawing techniques commonly used in theatrical design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Majors, THEA 3510  and THEA 2520 , or permission of department

  
  • THEA 5590 - Design Studies for Theatre


    2 credits

    Actualization of a design from conception through completion with faculty supervision. Creation of all drafting, renderings, and/or models for portfolio development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre major, THEA 4560  or THEA 4520  or THEA 4540 , senior level or department permission

    Cross-listed as: THEA 6590 

    Repeatable for credit.


  
  • THEA 5610 - Directing II


    3 credits

    Provides instruction and practice in advanced techniques of script analysis, research outside the discipline, review of literature, awareness of thinking styles and values, and preparation for studio directing assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts major or minor, THEA 3610 , THEA 3710 , and THEA 3720  or permission of department

  
  • THEA 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools


    10 credits

    Thirteen-week minimum culminating teaching practicum in theatre arts and minor fields when applicable in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under direction of cooperating teachers and university faculty supervisors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: STEP level 1 and Level 2 completion, and student teaching placement

  
  • THEA 5631 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools Out of State


    10 credits

    This course is a thirteen-week-minimum culminating teaching practicum in theatre arts and applicable minor fields in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under the direction of cooperating teachers and university faculty supervisors.
     

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • STEP Level 1 and Level 2 completion
    • Student teaching placement


    Corequisite: THEA 5390  

  
  • THEA 5720 - Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature


    3 credits

    This course covers specialized topics in theatre history, performance, and dramatic literature. Sample topics include Classical Theatre of Greece and Rome, Golden Age Spanish Theatre, Elizabethan Theatre, Musical Theatre, Asian Theatre, and others. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: THEA 3710  or THEA 3720 , junior level or above, or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • THEA 5900 - Special Projects


    2-3 credits

    Directed individual research studies or creative projects in theatre.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theater major or minor, THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203 , or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 5910 - Capstone Project


    2 credits

    Culminating project and/or recital in student’s specified program.

  
  • THEA 5940 - Fieldwork in Theatre Arts


    1-13 credits

    Fieldwork, professional internship, or other arranged study in theatre arts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 5960 - Special Topics in Theatre Production


    2-3 credits

    Flexible course covering a range of production related topics based on student need and/or visiting instructors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Department permission

    Cross-listed as: THEA 6960  

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 5980 - Theatre Internship


    2-8 credits

    Advanced work experience with professional theatre companies in the individual’s field of study.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 6980 

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6010 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Theatre


    1 credit

    Bibliography, research methods, and writing.

  
  • THEA 6250 - Playwriting


    3 credits

    Advanced study in playwriting. Course culminates in the performance of original works. Enrollment is contingent on permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts majors and students who have completed THEA 4760 /ENGL 4250  will have priority

  
  • THEA 6320 - Storytelling in Education


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of storytelling in educational settings. Devising and performance of stories with and for young people, storytelling through puppetry, integration of storytelling across the curriculum. For graduate credit students must complete additional teaching, research, and/or service. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 4320 

  
  • THEA 6330 - Methods of Teaching Drama, Grades K-6


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of teaching drama to young people grades K-6. Particular emphasis on storytelling, story drama, process drama, and contemporary trends in drama pedagogy. Graduate credit students must complete additional teaching, research and/or service.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 4330 

  
  • THEA 6340 - Methods of Teaching Theatre, Grades 7-12


    3 credits

    Students learn the theory and practice of teaching theatre to students in grades 7-12. Focus is on designing holistic, integrated theatre curricula.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Department permission
     

  
  • THEA 6380 - Drama Across the Curriculum, K-12


    3 credits

    The theory and practice of drama integration across the curriculum. Students will review the use of drama pedagogy strategies to increase student learning in language arts, history, social sciences, science, mathematics and the arts.

  
  • THEA 6500 - Drafting for Theatre


    2 credits

    This course provides an in-depth look at the equipment, materials, techniques and standards, necessary for communicating design and technical information in theatre production. The primary focus will be on manual drafting skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into   or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6520 - Advanced Costume Design for Theatre


    2 credits

    Advanced theory and practice in the design and selection of costumes for nonrealistic, historical, and modern plays. For 6520 credit, graduate students must participate in microteaching sessions with additional research or practicum assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into Theatre Arts MFA or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6530 - Specialized Theatre Props and Crafts


    2 credits

    Advanced techniques and methods used to create a variety of theatre crafts such as puppets, specialized props, set pieces, etc. Content differs each time taught.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into Theatre Arts MFA or permission of department 

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6540 - Advanced Lighting for Theatre Design


    2 credits

    Advanced training in elements of lighting design. Exploration of advanced techniques used to create and execute a lighting design. For 6540 credit, graduate students must participate in microteaching sessions with additional research or practicum assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into Theatre Arts MFA or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6550 - Rendering in Theatre Design


    2 credits

    Provides students hands-on experience using a variety of drawing techniques commonly used in theatrical design. For graduate credit, students do additional projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Theatre Arts graduate program or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6555 - Scene Painting


    2 credits

    This course provides students with hands on experience in scene painting using a variety of commonly used techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into   or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6560 - Advanced Scene Design for Theatre


    2 credits

    This course prepares students for graduate school or a career in design. It offers advanced instruction in drafting, rendering, model-making, technical skills, research, design principles, and portfolio development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into Theatre Arts MFA or permission of department

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
  
  • THEA 6580 - Computer Aided Design for Theatre


    2 credits

    This course provides students with computer techniques, design programs, drafting programs and other advanced computer applications for use in theatre design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into   or permission of department

  
  • THEA 6590 - Design Studies for Theatre


    2 credits

    Actualization of a design from conception through completion with faculty supervision. Creation of all drafting, renderings, and/or models for portfolio development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into the Theatre Arts graduate program or permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 5590 

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6710 - Contemporary Theatre Studies


    2 credits

    History and theory of a theatre movement since the 1980s, primarily in the English-speaking world, leading to a study of the theatrical world and its practices today. Graduate students must participate in microteaching sessions with additional reading or writing assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Theatre Arts graduate program or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6720 - Specialized Theatre History and Literature Topics


    2 credits

    Specialized topics in theatre history, performance, and dramatic literature. Sample topics include Classical Theatre of Greece and Rome, Golden Age Spanish Theatre, Elizabethan Theatre, Musical Theatre, Asian Theatre, and others. Graduate students must participate in microteaching sessions with additional research or writing assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Theatre Arts graduate program or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6900 - Research Studies


    1-4 credits

    Directed individual research studies or creative projects in theatre.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • THEA 6910 - Graduate Studies in Theatre


    1-6 credits

    Research and preparation for graduate practicum projects in theatre.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into Theatre Arts MFA or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6920 - Graduate Projects in Theatre


    2-3 credits

    Individual production related project work.

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6930 - Theatre Production Portfolio


    1 credit

    Prepares graduate students for the workplace using portfolio presentation techniques, job applications, resumes, interview techniques, and the creation of a design portfolio.

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6960 - Special Topics in Theatre Production


    2 credits

    Flexible course covering a range of production related topics based on student need and/or visiting instructors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Theatre Arts graduate program or permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 5960 

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6970 - Thesis


    1-3 credits

    This course is designed for students preparing a master’s degree thesis.

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
  
  • THEA 6980 - Theatre Internship


    2-8 credits

    Advanced work experience with professional theatre companies in the individual’s field of study.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department

    Cross-listed as: THEA 5980 

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • THEA 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-2 credits

    This course provides graduate students with continued support and advisement. It is usually taken following completion of all coursework required for the degree.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.

University Studies

  
  • USU 1000 - Introduction to Computers and Information Literacy


    1 credit

    Introduction to basic concepts of computers and information literacy. For students having some familiarity with computers, but needing additional instruction. 

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • USU 1010 - University Connections


    1-3 credits

    Provides an environment of challenge and support to help new students make a successful transition to USU. Class curriculum and activities provide an environment wherein students become familiar with the broad academic, social, and cultural opportunities offered by USU and the surrounding community.

  
  • USU 1020 - Habits of Mind: Planning for College Success


    1 credit

    This introductory course focuses on the theory and practice of effective planning, including time management, organizational skills, adult mindset, and motivation. These course skills enable students to optimize their ability to have success in academic and other environments.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 1030 - Habits of Mind: Resilience


    1 credit

    This introductory course focuses on a basic understanding of the science of resilience and the development and practice of resilience skills to enhance performance in academic, workplace, and other demanding contexts. 

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 1040 - Habits of Mind: Learning for College Success


    1 credit

    This introductory course focuses on developing academic skills, beliefs, and behaviors for implementation in and out of class.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 1050 - Habits of Mind: First-Generation Student Success


    1-2 credits

    This introductory course focuses on fostering a sense of belonging, providing equity in University access, and facilitating community-building for first-generation college students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • Students must be first-generation college students.
    • Students must be freshmen.


    Corequisite: USU 1010  

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • USU 1060 - Habits of Mind: Reading for College Success


    1 credit

    This introductory course focuses on practical application of learning science and strategies and the development of critical thinking skills needed to comprehend and distill meaning from college-level texts.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 1070 - Habits of Mind: Success in STEM


    1 credit

    This introductory course focuses on assisting students in achieving success in STEM environments, particularly mathematics, statistics, biology, and chemistry. The course focus is to enhance students’ ability to recognize and avoid common difficulties in STEM-related areas.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 1080 - Habits of Mind: Conflict and Communication


    1 credit

    Students are taught awareness of current communication and conflict patterns and how to manage conflict collaboratively. Students develop effective communication habits of mind, enhancing a student’s ability to use communication skills to effectively manage conflict in a variety of settings.

    Repeatable for credit
    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
  
  • USU 1100 - First-Year Seminar


    3 credits

    Characterized by investigation of a topic that is most likely a research, scholarly, or artistic specialty of the faculty member. Topic presented in pedagogically interesting ways. May include fieldwork or trips to enhance study of the topic.

  
  • USU 1160 - Developing Self-Management Skills


    1 credit

    A practical course designed to provide basic self-management skills contributing to personal effectiveness.

  
  • USU 1220 - Career and Life Planning


    3 credits

    Students assess and clarify their interests, values, skills, and temperaments. Emphasizes discovering relationships between these personal characteristics and the realities of educational and employment opportunities. Explores setting goals, creating action plans, and coping with change.

  
  • USU 1300 - U.S. Institutions (BAI)


    BAI Breadth American Institutions
    3 credits

    Provides basic understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States. Emphasis on ideas and critical thinking, rather than dates, names, and places.

  
  • USU 1320 - Civilization: Humanities (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Provides basic understanding of a broad range of themes, which cut across human history and continue to be important in contemporary society.

  
  • USU 1330 - Civilization: Creative Arts (BCA)


    BCA Breadth Creative Arts
    3 credits

    Students will explore questions such as: What is Art? How is it judged? How does artistic expression vary across cultures? Course will cover several forms of art, and students will attend concerts, visit galleries, and attend theatrical performances.

  
  • USU 1340 - Social Systems and Issues (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Examines debates in the social sciences about contexts which shape human experience. Compares experiences between life stages, individuals, groups, societies, and/or historical periods. Contrasts different social science disciplines.

  
  • USU 1350 - Integrated Life Science (BLS)


    BLS Breadth Life Sciences
    3 credits

    Interdisciplinary course focusing on basic concepts of life science. Demonstrates role of modeling, prediction, and observation in the process of scientific discovery, which occurs within an historical and social context.

  
  • USU 1360 - Integrated Physical Sciences (BPS)


    BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
    3 credits

    Interdisciplinary course focusing on basic concepts of physical science, including structure of matter and magnitude and character of the forces of nature. Demonstrates role of modeling, prediction, and observation in the process of scientific discovery, which occurs within an historical and social context.

  
  • USU 1400 - Career Series 1: Exploring Majors & Careers


    1 credit

    Students assess their interests, values, skills, and temperaments and apply them to major and career options. This course emphasizes relationships between self-knowledge and realities of educational and employment opportunities. Students create goals and action plans, and test out options.

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • USU 1730 - Strategies for Academic Success


    1-3 credits

    Orients students to the systems, tools, and resources unique to higher education that are needed to maximize academic success (e.g., library, computer lab use, etc.). Also helps students develop critical thinking, study, and learning strategies necessary for college success.

  
  • USU 1750 - Comprehension Strategies for College Reading


    1-3 credits

    Practical course emphasizing application of strategies and development of critical thinking skills needed to comprehend and distill meaning from college-level texts. Courses over one credit require in-course practice time.

  
  • USU 2160 - Student Applied Leadership Training


    1-3 credits

    Available to students involved in structured leadership training provided as part of their role and responsibility at the University. For details, contact the Office of Exploratory Advising (TSC 304).

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • USU 2400 - Career Series 2: Finding and Preparing for Internships and Experiential Learning


    1 credit

    Students learn techniques and tools necessary to gain experiential opportunities relevant to their career goals. Students build confidence in their ability to identify and participate in meaningful experiential opportunities such as internships, volunteerism, practicum, fieldwork, etc.

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • USU 3070 - Interdisciplinary Depth (DHA/DSC/DSS)


    DHA, DSC, DSS Depth Humanities and Creative Arts, Depth Life and Physical Sciences, Depth Social Sciences
    3-6 credits

    Course may combine two or three depth categories (DHA, DSC, DSS) in a variable 3-6 credits course covering 1-2 semesters. Usually team-taught and may include service learning, fieldwork, or undergraduate research. Course fulfills one depth requirement per semester of student enrollment (up to two for a yearlong course).

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must meet breadth graduation requirements, Quantitative Literacy (QL) , Communications Literacy (CL1) , Communications Literacy (CL2) 

    Cross-listed as: HONR 3070  

    Repeatable for credit
  
  
  
  • USU 3400 - Career Series 3: Launch Your Career


    1 credit

    Students apply career search strategies customized for potential employers while developing and articulating competencies employers are seeking. Students prepare a career portfolio of effective documents, develop their LinkedIn profile, and network through fairs, employer information sessions, and mock interviews.

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • USU 4000 - Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation


    0 credits

    Course Overview: This half-day course will address topics important for a successful study abroad experience. It is a prerequisite for all courses in USU summer study abroad programs. Topics include academic standards, health, safety and security, and culture.

  
  • USU 4900 - Undergraduate Research


    1-3 credits

    Research experience pursued with a faculty mentor. Prior to registration, student must make arrangements with a faculty mentor within his or her department.

  
  • USU 4910 - Study Abroad


    1-25 credits

    This is a study abroad program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: USU 4000  (may be taken concurrently)

    Repeatable
  
  • USU 6910 - Study Abroad


    1-25 credits

    This is a study abroad program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: USU 4000  (may be taken concurrently)

    Repeatable
  
  • USU 7777 - Completion Course for Final Thesis, Dissertation, Plan B Paper or Project Changes


    3 credits

    This is a non-repeatable, non-graded (SC only) course. Credits cannot be used for degree requirements. There will be no tuition or fees charged. It will not appear on a student’s program of study. This course will not have any implication for the order of dissertation/thesis review by the School of Graduate Studies.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Successful Record of Examination Form turned into the School of Graduate Studies Special approval for registration is required

  
  • USU 7920 - Teaching Assistant Workshop


    0 credits

    This course will provide graduate students’ with training on FERPA, sexual harassment prevention, and working with students with disabilities as well as cover Utah State University policies and procedures relevant to teaching assistants.  The course will also introduce students to university resources that may be helpful to teaching assistants.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into a USU graduate Program


Veterinary Medicine

  
  • VM 7350 - Skeletal Preparation


    1 credit

    Students master techniques of skeletal preparation by undertaking and completing a project. The skeleton that is prepared becomes the property of the student.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: VM 7511  and must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7500 - Animals, Society and the Veterinarian


    1 credit

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn and practice skill sets considered integral for success in the veterinary profession. Students will be trained to portray the “Gentle Doctor”, who exhibits characteristics of compassion, expertise, humaneness, judgment, care, compassion and understanding.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7501 - International Veterinary Medicine


    1 credit

    This is an elective course for veterinary medical students and is a joint offering with Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine (WSU-CVM). The course covers important issues and constraints facing the global health community. This course is taught using distance education technology with lectures by faculty both from WSU-CVM and USU-SVM.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7502 - Clinical Communication Skills


    1 credit

    Students will participate in exercises designed to enhance communication and relational skills. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7504 - Global Field Studies


    1-6 credits

    Preceptorship in the US or overseas, under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, agriculture or public health professional. The experience must be related to international veterinary medicine.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: VM 7501  and must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Repeatable for credit


    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7508 - Research Orientation


    1 credit

    This is an elective course for veterinary medical students and is a joint offering with Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine (WSU-CVM). The course introduces students to resources and important issues for identifying and developing focused areas in biomedical research. This course is taught using distance education technology with lectures by faculty from the WSU-CVM and USU-SVM.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7509 - Research Issues, Ethics and Literacy


    1 credit

    This is an elective course for veterinary students and is a joint offering with Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine (WSU-CVM). Philosophy and history of methodological, ethical and political issues relevant to biomedical research using selected monographs and essays. This course is taught using distance education technology with lectures by faculty from WSU-CVM and USU-SVM.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Repeatable for credit


    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7510 - Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy


    4 credits

    Students will learn essential information about the microscopic structure of cells, tissues and organs of domestic animals.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7511 - Veterinary Anatomy I


    5 credits

    Students will learn to recognize and identify anatomical structures using correct medical nomenclature, be able to describe normal function of structures, palpate structures to locate them in a live animal, identify structures on radiographic images, and to predict and explain structural dysfunction.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7512 - Veterinary Anatomy II


    4 credits

    Students will develop a strong base of information in functional anatomy and be able to visualize the three-dimensional structural organization of any region of the animal’s body. Based upon this knowledge, a student will become self-confident in physical diagnosis, interpretation of radiographs, surgery, postmortem examination, etc.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7519 - Veterinary Physiology I


    4 credits

    This is the first semester of a two-semester medical physiology sequence.  The first part of the course will focus on basic mechanisms of cell physiology with an emphasis on control of gene expression and signaling. Students will also learn about: cellular transport; generation of ion gradients and membrane potentials; electrical signaling by neurons; the role of proteins as enzymes, receptors and structural components; and how cells communicate.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7520 - Veterinary Physiology II


    5 credits

    Students will study the functions of selected tissues and organs, how these functions arise from underlying cellular mechanisms, how individual organs are controlled to serve basal and changing body needs and how multiple organs interact in complementary ways to bring about systemic function and homeostasis.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7521 - Foundations of Veterinary Neurology


    3 credits

    Students will gain a solid understanding of how the nervous system is arranged and works, to prepare them for clinical experiences in neurology and neurological diagnosis.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7522 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology


    3 credits

    Students will learn the fundamentals of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), receptor theory and general mechanisms of drug action.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7523 - Veterinary Toxicology


    3 credits

    Students will learn about pharmacology and toxicology of the systems of domestic animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: VM 7522  and must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7534 - Veterinary Immunology


    3 credits

    Students will learn the basic mechanisms of immunology with an emphasis on protective immunity against infectious diseases and the role of aberrant immune responses in disease. The goal of the course is for students to acquire a functional basis for medical immunology.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7535 - Veterinary Virology


    3 credits

    Students will learn about viruses that produce diseases in animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7536 - Veterinary Bacteriology


    4 credits

    Students will learn about bacteria that produce diseases in animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7537 - Veterinary Parasitology


    4 credits

    Students will learn about arthropods, protozoa, and helminths of veterinary importance; their host-parasite relationship and control.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7543 - Veterinary Medicine and Human Health


    2 credit

    This course discusses the intersection between veterinary medicine and public health. An understanding of the contribution of the veterinary profession to human health enables students to play an effective role in public health.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • Acceptance to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) program
    • In good standing


    Cross-listed as: ADVS 7543  

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • VM 7545 - General Pathology


    3 credits

    Students will learn to recognize and distinguish normal tissue findings from abnormal ones at the gross and microscopic levels, describe abnormalities using accurate oral and written descriptions, develop a working vocabulary of pathology-related terms and interpret abnormal findings on the basis of pathogenic mechanisms.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7546 - Systemic Pathology


    6 credits

    Students will learn the principles of system and organ response to injury, and the effects of injury/disease on the animal host.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: VM 7545  and must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7560 - Equine Parturition and Post-Natal Care


    1 credit

    This course covers pre-, peri- and post-parturient mare care and management, parturition and routine post-natal care of the foal. Students conduct exams for pre-partum signs, foal out their mare and provide immediate care to both the mare and foal. ​

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • Admission to the Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine
    • instructor permission


    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • VM 7562 - Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine


    1 credit

    The objective of this course is to increase knowledge and understanding of complementary and alternative veterinary Medical therapies.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology


    1 credit

    Integration of basic reproductive physiology with clinical aspects of reproductive management of large animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7568 - Animal Handling and Agricultural Animal Orientation


    2 credits

    Students will be trained in safe animal handling in the clinical environment. Basic handling and clinical skills training will include physical exams. Students will acquire a basic understanding of farm operation, livestock production cycles and breed characteristics to have a better understanding of common diseases that affect animals.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory


    1 credit

    Clinical training in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in large animal reproduction.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must be accepted into the veterinary medicine program

    Pass/Fail only
 

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