Spring 2027

Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III

Foundational concepts of the normal, healthy animal integrating anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, radiology, and epidemiology for veterinary practice.

offering recorded7 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Karen Hershberger-Braker

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe the location, organization, development, and main purposes of the structures involved in a body system.

  • Explain the relationship between the structure and function of organs within a system.

  • Analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between different events within a body system.

  • Evaluate the importance of different biochemical, electrical, and mechanical events within a body system.

  • Predict the sequence of events necessary to restore homeostasis after disruption or malfunction.

  • Compare and contrast the functions of different body systems and describe how their combined actions maintain or restore homeostasis and health.

  • Identify scientific literature from various sources and appraise information based on credibility & applicability

  • Explain the basic requirements for nutrition, husbandry and behavioral wellbeing to maintain health, welfare and production in select veterinary species.

  • Apply the principles of causal inference to health, welfare, and production-related outcomes.

  • Explain characteristics of laboratory tests and appropriately interpret test results.

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Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM with first year standing

  • Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM with first year standing
MEDSC-V 733

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  • Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM with first year standing

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Spring 2027
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KAREN HERSHBERGER-BRAKER is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 1000
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 1000

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Student experience

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Develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts underpinning the normal, healthy animal. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including reproduction, barriers and defense, and healthy populations, delve into essential anatomical and functional elements vital for animal health. Emphasizing the intricate interplay of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, gain crucial insights into the mechanisms orchestrating communication and control to uphold homeostasis. Integrating disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, radiology, and epidemiology combine foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of critical thinking essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.

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Topics

  • Reproduction, barriers and defense, and healthy populations
  • Cellular and organ system interplay for homeostasis
  • Nutrition, husbandry, and behavioral wellbeing in veterinary species

Skills

  • Analyze cause-and-effect relationships within body systems
  • Predict sequences of events to restore homeostasis
  • Appraise scientific literature for credibility and applicability
  • Apply causal inference to health and production outcomes
  • Interpret laboratory test results

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MEDSC-V 733 · Spring 2027

Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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