VTMED 6565

VTMED 6565

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

This course is designed to introduce third year veterinary students to avian biology, anatomy, physiology and diseases. The first half of the course covers avian anatomy, physiology, and natural history. The second half of the course covers basic and practical aspects of the most common infectious and non-infectious diseases affecting a variety of avian species. The course emphasizes the development of a strong foundation in avian biology and diseases that will be applied in the Clinical Aspects of non-traditional species' distribution course (VTMED 6569) and the Zoological Medicine clinical rotation (VTMED 6603). The course is taught by several faculty representing different Departments and areas of expertise related to avian biology, anatomy and diseases, in order to provide an extensive and holistic introduction to the topic.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- year veterinary students.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Eight Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 13092 VTMED 6565   LEC 001

    • MW CVM Center S1222
    • Jan 24 - Mar 18, 2022
    • De Matos, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person