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

diseases, environment, and population management
are highlighted.
eLeC 510
Diseases of North American Wildlife II
(1 cr.) (Didactic) This course focuses on common North
American wildlife species from the viewpoint of a
veterinarian involved in their management. The impact of
transmission of wildlife diseases on human and domestic
animal health are addressed and interactions between
diseases, environment and population management are
highlighted. Families of wildlife in part two of this course
are felines, fur-bearing mammals, rodents, lagomorpha,
and birds.
eLeC 511
Large Animal Clinical Parasitology
(2 cr.) (Didactic 0.5 cr./Laboratory 0.5 cr.) The course focuses
on the biology, epidemiology, and control of clinically
important nematode parasites of ruminants and horses.
Emphasis is placed on clinical and diagnostic issues
relating to host-parasite interactions and the development
of evidence-based parasite control programs. This course
covers broad issues relating to host-parasite interactions,
parasite epidemiology, parasite diagnosis, and the
development of drug resistance.
eLeC 515
Wildlife Parasitology
(1 cr.) (Didactic) This course introduces students to major
parasites of wildlife species of North America. Parasitic
life cycles are presented on major nematodes, cestodes,
trematodes, blood protozoans and ectoparasites. Emphasis
is placed on those common parasites which cause diseases
in wildlife and/or are of major zoonotic importance.
eLeC 521
Wildlife Casualties
(1 cr.) (Didactic) This course introduces students to the
critical care of injured wildlife. With the principal aim of
release of successfully treated wild animals back into
their natural environment, this course links aspects of
rehabilitation work with those of veterinary care. Relevant
medical issues are addressed with an emphasis on ethical
and legal implications of dealing with wildlife species.
Year 3: Term 5 Required Courses
LAMS 516
Large Animal Surgery
(4 cr.) (Didactic) Surgical conditions, including trauma,
encountered in the food-producing and equine species are
presented in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and management.
LAMS 519
Theriogenology
(4 cr.) (Didactic 3.5 cr./Laboratory 0.5 cr.) Students are
instructed in the diseases affecting the male and female
reproductive systems of the large and small domestic
mammals. Causes and treatment of male and female
infertility are considered, as are obstetrical procedures in
normal parturition and in dystocia. Techniques involved
in breeding, artificial insemination, and embryo transfers
are reviewed along with methods for determination of
pregnancy in various species.
SAMS 513
Diagnostic Imaging
(3 cr.) (Didactic 2.75 cr./Laboratory 0.25 cr.) Principles of
radiography are reviewed, including the various potential
hazards of radiation. Radiographic imaging techniques
utilized in small and large animal species are described
along with other imaging methods such as ultrasonography,
CT, and MRI as well as the basic principles/practices of
radiation therapy. In small-group film-reading sessions,
students practice proper interpretation of radiographs.
SAMS 518
Small Animal Surgery
(5 cr.) (Didactic) The introductory portion of the
course reviews principles of surgery, including asepsis,
instrumentation, and surgical techniques. The remainder of
the course covers the management and treatment of surgical
conditions for small companion animals, including soft
tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and ophthalmic conditions.
Introduction to dentistry is also covered in this course.
SAMS 522
Small Animal Medicine I
(3 cr.) (Didactic) Students are introduced to concepts
concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and management
of medical diseases in dogs and cats. Emphasis is placed
on infectious diseases, dermatology, gastrointestinal,
renal, respiratory, and ophthalmological diseases, and
emergency/critical care medicine.
School of Medicine
Course Descriptions
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