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Preference to freshmen. Comparative approach to common mammals, laboratory, and domestic species. The unique adaptations of each species in terms of its morphological, anatomical, and behavioral characteristics. How these species interact with human beings and other animals.

Preference to sophomores. Infectious diseases impacting veterinary and human health around the world today. Mechanisms of disease, epidemiology, and underlying diagnostic, treatment and control principles associated with these pathogens.

Preference to sophomores. The laboratory mouse, one of the most widely used models for biomedical research. The natural history and origin of the laboratory mouse, its relationship to its wild cousins, the history and uses of some common laboratory mice, widely used research models (transgenic mice, knock-out and knock-in mice, cloning, immunodeficient mice) and their uses in the understanding and treatment of human diseases. Reading and discussion of scientific papers; presentation of a paper that uses the mouse as a model for the study of a human disease.

The most common equine diseases, ranging from colic to lameness. Equine anatomy and physiology relevant to topics in equine medicine. Equine infectious diseases, care of the newborn foal, medical emergencies, and neurological disorders. Laboratory sessions involve physical examination of the horse and review the basics of the neurological and lameness exam.

For students interested in a career in veterinary medicine. Guest speakers present career options in veterinary medicine. Networking with other pre-vet students. How to meet the academic and practical experience prerequisites for admission to veterinary school. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

May be taken as a prelude to research and may also involve participation in a lab or research group seminar and/or library research.