COMPMED 107: Comparative Brain Evolution (COMPMED 207)
Functional organization and evolution of the vertebrate nervous system. Topics include paleoneurology, cladistic analysis, allometry, mosaic versus concerted evolution, and evolution of brain region structure, connectivity, and neurons. Comparisons between structure and function of vertebrate forebrains including hippocampi. Evolution of the primate visual and sensorimotor central nervous system as related to vocalization, socialization, and intelligence.
Last offered: Autumn 2014
COMPMED 110: Pre-Vet Advisory
For students interested in a career in veterinary medicine. How to meet the academic and practical experience prerequisites for admission to veterinary school. Networking with other pre-vet students. Periodic group meetings with guest speakers presenting career options in veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
COMPMED 121: Imaging Anatomy in Animal Models
(Same as
RADO 121) Introduces engineering and physical science majors to the basic laboratory animal anatomy visualized and targeted with biomedical imaging. Topics include: various imaging modalities (PET, CT, Radiology, MRI, and other optical imaging) and associated depiction of normal organs and skeletal structures in pigs, dogs, rabbits and rodents. Course includes didactic lectures, discussion, imaging labs and gross cadaver examination.
Last offered: Autumn 2013
COMPMED 198: Undergraduate Directed Reading in Comparative Medicine
May be taken as a prelude to research and may also involve participation in a lab or research group seminar and/or library research.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
COMPMED 199: Undergraduate Research
Investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
COMPMED 200: Comparative Medicine Seminar and One Health Journal Club
Focus is on animal modeling and translational research that examines animal and human diseases. Teaches critical reading of scientific papers and presentation skills. Participants report on recent scientific articles and provide updates on their own research projects. Enrollment limited to undergraduate and graduate students currently matriculated or planning to enroll in the MS in Laboratory Animal Science degree program.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
5 times
(up to 5 units total)
Instructors:
Hestrin, S. (PI)
COMPMED 201: Neuro-Cellular Core (NEPR 201)
Focuses on fundamental aspects of cellular neurophysiology. Topics include exploration of electrophysiological properties of neurons, synaptic structure and function and synaptic plasticity. The course consists of didactic lectures and student-led discussions of classical papers. Incorporates simulation program Neuron. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in Neurosciences Graduate Program.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Hestrin, S. (PI)
COMPMED 202: Training in Research and Biomethodology for Laboratory Animal Science
Emphasis is on providing introductory training and practical, hands-on workshops for students interested in learning more about research biomethodology and animal models of human and animal disease. Topics include basic care and principals guiding the use of research animals, animal health and welfare, and research animal enrichment, basic mouse handling, rodent breeding, and the principals of rodent surgery and anesthesia. Content delivered online and in-person.
Terms: Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 10 units total)
Instructors:
Pacharinsak, C. (PI)
COMPMED 207: Comparative Brain Evolution (COMPMED 107)
Functional organization and evolution of the vertebrate nervous system. Topics include paleoneurology, cladistic analysis, allometry, mosaic versus concerted evolution, and evolution of brain region structure, connectivity, and neurons. Comparisons between structure and function of vertebrate forebrains including hippocampi. Evolution of the primate visual and sensorimotor central nervous system as related to vocalization, socialization, and intelligence.
Last offered: Autumn 2014
COMPMED 209: Laboratory Animal Medicine Seminar
Focuses on husbandry, care and diseases of laboratory animal species; experimental techniques; statistics; factors that influence animal research and behavior. Course content is divided into seminars over a two-year period. Department consent required for enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
6 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Felt, S. (PI)
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