CMED 712 - Biology and Pathophysiology of Laboratory Animals I

Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)

This course expands on much of the material covered in CMED 711 Emphasis will be placed on the following species: mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and hamsters Subjects to be covered include the taxonomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, genetics, immunology, nutrition, behavior, husbandry, use as an animal model, and in-depth pathophysiology of significant diseases of each species Emphasis will be placed on features that make a particular species uniquely suitable for certain types of research

Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: CMED 711 Essentials of Animal Experimentation
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: David J Hamilton