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  • VSC 503R: Biology of Animal Parasites

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Biology of host-parasite relationships with emphasis on parasites of veterinary and human importance. Parasite morphology and physiology, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and zoonotic potential. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on the molecular biology/immune response of a single parasite. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: MIC 503R; MIC is home department. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 505: Diseases of Livestock

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Survey of selected diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Includes basic coverage of mechanisms of infectious disease, immunology, infectious agents, diagnostic techniques as well as the relationship of husbandry and management to the occurrence of livestock disease. Disease topics covered will include a wide range of infectious and non-infectious diseases (including nutritional deficiencies and important toxins and toxicants) affecting livestock. A basic course covering the animal industry (e.g. Animal Science 102 or equivalent) is recommended. Graduate-level requirements include a class presentation for which students will review the literature and prepare and present a lecture on a livestock disease topic to the class. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. May be convened with: V SC 405. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 509: Evolution of Infectious Disease

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Causes and consequences of evolutionary change in pathogens. Evolutionary principles, vertebrate immunity, molecular epidemiology, evolution of virulence, evolution of antimicrobial resistance, predicting epidemics, impacts of infectious disease on host evolution, HIV evolution. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper and an in-class presentation on the same topic. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: ECOL 509; ECOL is home department. May be convened with: V SC 409. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 512A: Biological Electron Microscopy

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Provides theoretical background and practical experience in transmission and scanning electron microscopy that are necessary for the efficient and effective application of ultra-structural and cytochemical techniques as research tools. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): one college-level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology. Typical structure: 9 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture. Identical to: MCB 512A; MCB is home department. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 519: General Immunological Concepts

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Basic concepts of the immune system. Presentation of the roles of antigen, immunoglobulins, complement, lymphokines and role of immune cells play in humoral and cell-mediated immunity. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: MIC 519; MIC is home department. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 520: Pathogenic Bacteriology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Etiology and pathogenesis of bacterial diseases in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: MIC 520; MIC is home department. Usually offered: Spring.
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  • VSC 523: Mechanisms of Disease

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Comparative general pathology of animal and selected human diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and morphologic and biochemical changes at the macroscopic, microscopic and molecular levels. Recitation will stress general mechanisms of disease common to all mammalian species, with focus on tissue injury and adaptation; inflammation and repair; and disorders of circulation, immunity, and cell growth, including neoplasia. Laboratory will reinforce recitation and stress practical, hands-on recognition of disease in organs and tissues at the gross and microscopic levels. Available for honors credit. Graduate-level requirements will include outside discussion and preparation of a research proposal on a relevant topic emphasizing the molecular pathogenesis of selected infectious diseases and currently applicable biotechniques, and critical analysis of related publications from the current literature. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): V SC 400A, V SC 400B, and VSC 422 are strongly recommended, and/or graduate-level credit in the life sciences, or consent of instructor. Identical to: IMB 523, PCOL 523. May be convened with: V SC 423. Usually offered: Spring.
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  • VSC 527R: General Mycology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: An exploration of the diversity of fungi and fungus like organisms covering general biology and roles as pathogens (of humans and plants), saprobes and symbionts. Fungi as models for eukaryotic molecular research and their uses in industry will be covered. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper 10 pages in length to allow a more in depth exploration of a topic in fungal biology. Also required is a 30 minute oral presentation on a topic of choice for 100 points of grade. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. May be repeated: for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments). Identical to: PL P 527R; PL P is home department. May be convened with: V SC 427R. Usually offered: Fall.
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  • VSC 528L: Microbial Genetics Laboratory

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Laboratory associated with lecture course on Prokaryotic gene structure and function; methods of gene transfer and mapping, DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Hands-on computer analysis of DNA sequences and gene cloning strategies. Principles of regulation of gene expression. Biology of plasmids and bacteriophages. Graduate-level requirements include the DNA sequence of an entire operon from any one of a variety of bacteria and additionally analyze one product from the operon using several GCG protein analysis programs. Also extra exam questions. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Special course fee required: $50. Identical to: PL P 528L; PL P is home department. May be convened with: V SC 428L. Usually offered: Spring.
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  • VSC 528R: Microbial Genetics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Arizona

    Description: Prokaryotic gene structure and function; methods of gene transfer and mapping, DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Hands-on computer analysis of DNA sequences and gene cloning strategies. Principles of regulation of gene expression. Biology of plasmids and bacteriophages. Graduate-level requirements include a DNA sequence of an entire operon from any one of a variety of bacteria and additionally analyze one product from the operon using several GCG protein analysis programs. An extensive exam. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: PL P 528R; PL P is home department. May be convened with: V SC 428R. Usually offered: Spring.
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