DIAGNOSTIC AQUATIC PATHOLOGY I

Graduate

In this course, the student is taught diagnostic techniques including performing a necropsy and collecting and preparing samples from aquatic species submitted for post mortem diagnosis. Recognition of diseases, pathogenesis and morphologic diagnoses are emphasized. The student is required to complete 30 cases. The report on every case is to include a summary of all ancillary tests done in other units of the diagnostic laboratory. Selected cases are discussed at weekly pathology rounds. In addition, the student is exposed to techniques in histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and macro- and micro-photography. This course is restricted to holders of a DVM or equivalent degree. PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor HOURS OF CREDIT: 4 LECTURE/LAB: 8 hours