DIAGNOSTIC AQUATIC PATHOLOGY II

Graduate

In this course, the student is provided further training in diagnostic techniques for aquatic species submitted for postmortem diagnosis. Recognition of diseases, pathogenesis and morphologic diagnoses are further 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. PREREQUISITE: DVM or equivalent degree, permission of the instructor. HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 LAB/SEMINARS: 6 hours