Biomedical Faculty
Amreek Singh, Professor Emeritus
Tarek M. Saleh, Professor, Chair
Luis A. Bate, Professor
John F. Burka, Professor
Russell Kerr, Professor
David E. Sims, Professor
R. Andrew Tasker, Professor
Michael R. van den Heuvel, Professor
William Whelan, Professor
Glenda M. Wright, Professor
Susan D. Dawson, Associate Professor
Susan E. Dohoo, Associate Professor
Collins Kamunde, Associate Professor
Sandra McConkey, Associate Professor
Spencer J. Greenwood, Assistant Professor
Sunny Hartwig, Assistant Professor
Tammy Muirhead, Assistant Professor
Jonathan Spears, Assistant Professor
Carmen Fuentealba, Adjunct Professor
James Johnston, Adjunct Professor
Bobby Khan, Adjunct Professor
Michael Mayne, Adjunct Professor
Harold Robertson, Adjunct Professor
Don Stevens, Adjunct Professor
Jackalina VanKampen, Adjunct Professor
Yanwen Wang, Adjunct Professor
Jeff Zidichouski, Adjunct Professor
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES COURSES
VBS 101 MACROSCOPIC ANATOMY I
This course provides a foundation in macroscopic (gross) anatomy, including radiographic anatomy, using the dog as the primary dissection model. Study of mammalian anatomy is followed by investigation of basic vertebrate structure based on fish. In addition to exploring the anatomy of these animals, this course prepares the student for the comparative anatomy studies of the Macroscopic Anatomy II course.
Two hours of lecture and five hours of laboratory per week.
VBS 102 MACROSCOPIC ANATOMY II
The course reviews comparative macroscopic and radiologic anatomy of the horse, ruminant, pig, and fowl, with special emphasis on aspects of clinical and physiological significance. A ruminant, horse, and fowl are dissected. Lectures supplement information gained by dissection.
Two hours of lecture and five hours of laboratory per week.
VBS 111 MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY I
The course presents the student with an understanding of microscopic organization of basic tissues, blood vessels, lymphoid and respiratory systems of domestic animals.
One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
VBS 112 MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY II
The course provides the student with an understanding of microscopic organization of various organ systems, embryonic development, and congenital anomalies of domestic animals.
One or Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week (variable).
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VBS 121 PHYSIOLOGY I
This course provides lecture instruction to acquaint students with system, cell and biochemical functions of importance in nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. These are related to major domestic species of importance in veterinary medicine.
Two hours of lecture per week.
VBS 122 PHYSIOLOGY II
The course employs lecture instruction to acquaint students with system, cell, and biochemical functions of importance in renal and body fluid, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive and environmental regulatory systems.
Two hours of lecture per week.
VBS 141 INTEGRATION OF STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION I
Using problems from small animal veterinary medicine, this course provides students with an opportunity to review and apply basic concepts from macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, and physiology, in an integrated fashion. Students practice the critical reasoning process through analysis of data, development of hypotheses, and their justification.
Five hours per week.
VBS 142 INTEGRATION OF STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION II
Using problems from large animal veterinary medicine, this course provides students with an opportunity to review and apply basic concepts from macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, and physiology, in an integrated fashion. The critical reasoning process is further developed and students are increasingly independent in meeting their learning objectives.
PREREQUISITE: VBS 141
Three hours of tutorial per week.
VBS 212 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING STUDENTS
This course is an overview of pathophysiological mechanisms of disease states. Concepts and processes of abnormal physiology in various body systems are presented using selected diseases as illustrations. Unique features of child and adult responses are presented.
PREREQUISITE: Biology 122, Nursing 203 and Nursing 213
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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VBS 241 VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY I
This course provides veterinary students with a basic understanding of the principles of pharmacology and toxicology, including pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics, biotransformation,pharmacodynamics, receptor action, mechanisms of toxicosis, and a basic understanding of some of the major classes of drugs and toxins important in veterinary medicine. The course emphasizes drugs affecting the autonomic and central nervous systems, the musculoskeletal system, and the immune and other systems. The toxins to be covered include those that act on the same systems as those listed for the drugs.
PREREQUISITE: 2nd year standing in the DVM program
Three hours lecture and two hour tutorial per week.
VBS 242 VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY II
This course provides veterinary students with a basic understanding of the major classes of drugs used in veterinary medicine for the treatment of conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system, the urogenital and other systems; and for the treatment of infection or infestation. The course discusses toxins that affect the same systems as those listed for the drugs. Industrial and home chemical exposures, food-related toxins, air- and water-borne toxins, metals, poisonous plants, and animal and insect toxins are also covered.
PREREQUISITE: 2nd year standing in the DVM program
Two hours lecture and one hour tutorial per week.
VBS 312 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
This course provides instruction in the principles of clinical pharmacology and clinical toxicology as they apply to species of veterinary interest. The lectures are taught on a systems basis and the tutorials are case-based discussions. Half of the course is devoted to principles of clinical pharmacology, and half is devoted to principles of clinical toxicology.
PREREQUISITE: Third year standing in the DVM program
One hour lecture and one hour tutorial per week.
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VBS 440 EXOTIC AND LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE
In this course students acquire information about laboratory animal medicine as a career path and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing exotic animal and laboratory animal veterinarians. Students practice animal handling, physical examination, and routine procedures such as blood collection and administration of injections, and become familiar with common diseases of exotic pets and laboratory animals. Regulations and guidelines governing animal research and the role of the veterinarian in ensuring humane methods of experimentation are discussed, as are a variety of issues pertaining to animal facilities management.
PREREQUISITE: 4th year standing in the DVM program.
One week in duration.
VBS 490 EXTERNAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE - INSTITUTIONAL OR SPECIALIST PRACTICE
This course provides for external clinical experiences related to the specialties of the Department of Biomedical Sciences not available at UPEI. Students may propose an elective or undertake one already approved by the Department. External clinical experiences are limited to academic institutions, non-academic institutions, and approved private practices, where evaluation of performance is routinely completed. In order for an institution or practice to qualify, certain criteria, as outlined in the Senior Rotation Handbook, must be met. All expenses are the responsibility of the student. This course is graded pass-fail.
PREREQUISITES: 4th year standing in the DVM Program; and approval by the department Chair, or the Chair’s designate, and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
VBS 495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
This course is initiated and offered at the discretion of the Department. Entry to the course, course content, and the conditions under which the course may be offered will be subject to the approval of the Chair of the Department, the AVC Curriculum Committee, and the Dean or designate.
PREREQUISITE: 4th year standing in the DVM program
One to three hours per week.
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