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Veterinary Medicine VETM
VETM 601 603 605 690 701 702 721
 

Instruction and services offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Associate Dean (Curriculum): J.V. Bailey
 
Graduate Courses

The following courses are delivered through the Veterinary Medical Sciences Graduate Program. Enrolment in these courses is not open to DVM students. Please consult the Graduate Studies calendar for additional details and requirements for students in other graduate programs.

Associate Dean (Graduate Education): J.R. Matyas
 
Veterinary Medicine 601       Professional Skills in Health Science Research
Includes a series of workshops focusing on skills essential for success in health science research. Topics include: Research Integrity; Ethics; Grants and Grant Writing; Verbal and Written Communication of Research Findings; Career Development; and Career Options in the Health Sciences.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Veterinary Medicine 603       Biology of Laboratory Animals
Based on the Canadian Council on Animal Care Syllabus “Basic Principles of Laboratory Animal Science for Research Scientists.” In addition to the study of common, research, farm and exotic animals, topics to be covered include ethical considerations, regulation and legislation, animal models, animal facilities and husbandry, hazard control, surgery, anaesthesiology, euthanasia and post-mortem examinations. Practical sessions will provide experience in handling and restraint of specific laboratory animals, injections, blood collection, anaesthesiology and surgery.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Notes: Enrolment in this course is restricted in the first instance to graduate students who will do research utilizing animals.
Also known as: (Biology 603)
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Veterinary Medicine 605       Introduction to Research Methods
An introductory course on how to design and analyse veterinary research. Emphasis is placed upon formulating good research questions, evaluating the appropriateness of different research designs, planning a well-designed experiment or clinical trial, and performing statistical analyses on the results.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
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Veterinary Medicine 690       Directed Study
Lectures, seminars, term papers and/or other training directed to one or only a few students in theoretical and/or laboratory methods at the advanced level in veterinary medical sciences. These courses are offered when no other suitable alternatives are available.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
Notes: An approval form may be obtained from the Office of Research and Graduate Education, and must be signed by the VMS Graduate Program Director before a student can register.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Veterinary Medicine 701       Advanced Topics in Reproductive Health
A series of topics, ranging from basic sciences to clinical topics (including ethical issues) to increase awareness and comprehension regarding current issues in reproductive health.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Research interest in reproductive health/reproductive biology. Consent of course co-ordinator and student’s supervisor, if applicable.
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Veterinary Medicine 702       Advanced Topics in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Provides a comprehensive overview of stem cell biology in the context of embryonic development and adult tissue maintenance. Students will gain an appreciation for embryonic versus adult stem cells and how these pluripotent or multipotent cells may be utilized in regenerative medicine (i.e. treatment of congenital defects, diseases or injury).
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Students not enrolled in the VMS graduate program will require consent of the instructor.
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Veterinary Medicine 721       Wildlife Parasitology: Principles and Techniques
Students will learn about the ecology of parasites in wildlife populations with emphasis on impacts of parasitism, invasive species, and conservation issues. This is taught through a series of seminars, critical evaluation and discussion of the literature, and independent and group projects. Laboratory sessions include on parasitology techniques for surveillance and research.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Notes: This course may not be offered every year. Please contact vmgrad@ucalgary.ca for information.  
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