SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University

School of Medicine
Course Descriptions
developmental anomalies occurring in the domestic
species, and their various mechanisms leading to these will
be discussed.
AnPH 502
Animal Nutrition
(2 cr.) (Didactic) This course introduces students to the
field of animal nutrition with emphasis on nutrients, the
digestive processes, and the application of nutritional
sciences to the health and well-being of various species of
animals.
AnPH 506
Veterinary Anatomy I
(5 cr.) (Didactic 3 cr./Laboratory 2 cr.) The course consists
of a series of lectures on the systematic gross anatomy
of carnivores. These are accompanied by a series of
laboratory classes that cover the dissection of the dog and
also include normal, radiographic, and live anatomy.
AnPH 512
Veterinary Physiology I
(4 cr.) (Didactic) This course is designed to provide the
student with a strong background in the basic physiological
mechanisms and concepts of cellular, muscle, nerve,
cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory physiology. It helps
the student to gain a fundamental understanding of the
mechanisms controlling these systems and to determine
the effects of pathological conditions on organ function as
they relate to veterinary medicine.
AnPH 514
Animal Welfare and Behavior
(1 cr.) (Didactic) The normal and abnormal behavior and
bionomics of various domestic livestock, companion and
laboratory species are examined in this course. Issues of
importance to the general welfare of animals are reviewed.
AnPH 516
Professionalism
(1 cr.) (Didactic 0.33 cr./Laboratory 0.67 cr.) Through
experiential learning methods, students will be exposed
to the concepts of life skills such as values, attributes,
aptitudes, and behaviors that are essential to their success
as veterinary medical professionals. Emphasis will be
placed on skills relating to teamwork, communication, and
professionalism.
LAMS 502
Veterinary Clinical Orientation
(1 cr.) (Didactic 0.33 cr./Laboratory 0.67 cr.) This course is
designed to expose the first-term SGU veterinary student
to the basics of physical examination and handling of
domesticated species. In addition, pertinent information
regarding breeds, colors, and special characteristics of
common small and large animal species will be presented.
The course utilizes the SGU Simulation Laboratory for
introductory cardiac and thoracic auscultation prior to liveanimal
physical examination laboratory sessions. Veterinary
Clinical Orientation provides the foundation for additional
SGU clinical skills courses held throughout Terms 2 through 6.
PTHB 502
Introduction to Research
(1 cr.) (Didactic 0.80 cr./Other 0.20 cr.) This course consists
of didactic lectures, reading assignments, written
assignments, and class presentations. Topics covered
include: research as a tool for scientific advancement;
selection of research topics, search and review of
literature, research inputs and methodology; evaluation
of feasible research programs including time frames and
budgets, interpretation of results, review of the roles of
an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and
evaluation of research ethics. Students devise a small
grant initiative proposal with a small budget and present
proposals to faculty/classmates.
SAMS 501
Radiology I
(1 cr.) (Didactic 0.5 cr./Laboratory 0.5 cr.) This course allows
students to become acquainted with normal radiological
structures, learn the physics behind the taking of a
radiograph and interpretation of basic quality assessment in
an X-ray. The focus of this course is small/companion animals.
Year 1: Term 2 Required Courses
AnPH 503
Veterinary Anatomy II
(5 cr.) (Didactic 3 cr./Laboratory 2 cr.) The basis of this course
is the comparative regional anatomy of the main domestic
species of animals: horses, ruminants, pigs, and domestic
poultry. The course also includes didactic and laboratory
sessions in fish anatomy. Emphasis is placed on those topics
that are of particular clinical or applied importance. Formal
lectures are accompanied by dissection sessions, with
appropriate reference to the living animal.
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