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VETERINARY TOXICOLOGY

COMPBIO 555
Course Description

Science of toxicology as it relates to veterinary practice. The principles of toxicology and the mechanism and treatment of toxicants commonly encountered in small and large animals will be presented.

Prerequisites

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with second year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

12.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.86% from Historical

A Rate
60%

87.67% from Historical

Class Size
95

12.72% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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