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CVM 5000 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences I (8 credits)

These courses promote the self-directed study of fundamental concepts of primary basic medical sciences (such as animal Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Toxicology) within the context of simulated patient problems or cases of health and disease in animals. Students are randomly assigned to groups of 6 to 8 (average 7) with a faculty facilitator and learn through hypothesis formation, hypothesis testing, and deductive reasoning to identify and master learning issues associated with the cases. Students master basic science content, information access, and group dynamic and communication skills, and begin to develop hypothetico-deductive reasoning skills of health care providers. For each module, cases are conceived within organ system(s) themes with interdisciplinary focus. Correlative lectures, laboratories, and other learning experiences are provided to supplement cases.

CVM 5020 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences II (8 credits)

Taken concurrently with CVM 5000, focusing on other veterinary problems.

CVM 5030 Molecular and Cellular Biology I (1 credit)

These courses (continuing as CVM 5130, CVM 6030, and CVM 6130) provide correlative lectures and activities to the Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences cases, focusing on the central biological principles and mechanisms that underlie animal health and disease at the molecular and cellular levels, and their influence on organ, organismal and population manifestations.

CVM 5040 Veterinary Issues I (2 credits)

This course introduces the student to significant issues facing the veterinary profession, which may include issues on public policy, biomedical ethics, legislation affecting animals or the veterinary profession, animal welfare, public health, and veterinary career opportunities. The format includes invited lectures, small group discussions and assigned readings and projects. This and subsequent courses include material on the California Veterinary Medical Practice Act.

CVM 5060 Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Clinical Skills I (2 credits, Cr/NCr)

Not open for students with credit for DVM 5050. This course provides supervised as well as student-initiated mastery of veterinary clinical skills in the context of common clinical procedures in domestic animals. The course series CVM 5060, 5160, 6060, and 6160 will be administered concurrently with the PBL courses during the first four semesters of the DVM curriculum, and activities will be pertinent to the PBL problem in session, when appropriate. Various instructional arenas will be employed to accomplish these required skills: these include, but are not limited to, the Multidisciplinary Classroom; Hill s Wellness Center and Banfield, the Pet Hospital (enrolled wellness care); the Veterinary Ambulatory Community Service (VACS) vehicle; Cal Poly University- Pomona Animal Units: and various ambulatory experiences.

CVM 5100 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences III (8 credits)

Continuation of CVM 5000 and 5020.

CVM 5120 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences IV (8 credits)

Taken concurrently with CVM 5100, focusing on other veterinary problems.

CVM 5130 Molecular and Cellular Biology II (1 credit)

Continuation of CVM 5030.

CVM 5140 Veterinary Issues II (2 credits)

Continuation of CVM 5040.

CVM 5160 Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Clinical Skills II (2 credits, Cr/NCr)

Not open for students with credit for DVM 5050. Continuation of DVM 5060.

CVM 6000 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences V (8 credits)

Continuation of CVM 5100 and 5120.

CVM 6020 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences VI (8 credits)

Taken concurrently with CVM 6000, focusing on other veterinary problems.

CVM 6030 Molecular and Cellular Biology III (1 credit)

Continuation of CVM 5130.

CVM 6040 Veterinary Issues III (2 credits)

Continuation of CVM 5140.

CVM 6060 Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Clinical Skills III (2 credits, Cr/NCr)

Not open for students with credit for DVM 5050. Continuation of DVM 5160.

CVM 6100 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences VII (8 credits)

Continuation of CVM 6000 and 6020.

CVM 6120 Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences VIII (8 credits)

Taken concurrently with CVM 6100, focusing on other veterinary problems.

CVM 6130 Molecular and Cellular Biology IV (1 credit)

Continuation of CVM 6030.

CVM 6140 Veterinary Issues IV (2 credits)

Continuation of CVM 6040.

CVM 6160 Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Clinical Skills IV (2 credits, Cr/NCr)

Not open for students with credit for DVM 5050. Continuation of DVM 6060.