VTMED 6521

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VTMED 6521

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Advanced course (sponsored by Cornell University) covering the comparative pathology of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates commonly used as laboratory animals. The material presented consists of discussions of the diseases of aquatic animals as well as extensive use of the microscope and virtual microscopy to examine the histopathology associated with these diseases. The course is taught by an invited faculty of 12 individuals who are leaders in their respective fields of aquatic animal medicine.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: coursework or relevant experience in aquatic animal health, and permission of instructor. 

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: second-, third- and fourth-year Veterinary students 

When Offered Summer.

Comments Two weeks of full-time instruction at an off-campus location immediately after the spring term. Fee charged. (Available, by a competitive application process, to veterinary and graduate students).

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Syllabi: none
  •   Vet Med Summer. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1333 VTMED 6521   FLD 800

    • TBA
    • May 20 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Getchell, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person