CMED 712 - Biology and Pathophysiology of Laboratory Animals I

Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
GR

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, hamsters, and other rodents. 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.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Lecture

Prerequisites: CMED 711 Essentials of Animal Experimentation
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: David J Hamilton

Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Amy J Funk

Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Brianne M Hibl

Spring - Additional Instructor 3: S. Tyler Aycock

Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Harshan Pisharath