This course is the first of two in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences distance learning program covering the basic anatomy of common domestic animals. We will focus on the canine and comparative anatomy of the equine, ruminant, and human, especially where species differentiations exist. The information is organized according to body systems. Clinical correlations are used to emphasize the importance of the basic anatomy. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 20100 Applied Domestic Animal Anatomy With Clinical Correlations I

Applied Domestic Animal Anatomy With Clinical Correlations I

Gross and microscopic study of body systems and topographic relationships in major animal species. Laboratory consists of dissection as well as study of living animals.

BMS 23100 Anatomy-VN

Anatomy-VN

BMS 23100 Anatomy

Anatomy

BMS 23100 Anatomy For Veterinary Technicians

Anatomy For Veterinary Technicians

Basic mammalian physiology, which covers general physiological processes with emphasis on domestic animals. Laboratory experiences and demonstrations form a major part of the laboratory instruction.

BMS 23200 Physiology

Physiology

BMS 23200 Physiology-VN

Physiology-VN

BMS 23200 Physiology For Veterinary Technicians

Physiology For Veterinary Technicians

Credit Hours: 0.50.  This course introduces the concepts and terminology of pharmacology including basic terminology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

BMS 23300 Introduction To Pharmacology-VN

Introduction To Pharmacology-VN

BMS 23300 Introduction To Pharmacology For Veterinary Technicians

Introduction To Pharmacology For Veterinary Technicians

Credit Hours: 1.50.  This course introduces the concepts of drugs used in the different body systems. Mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic applications are presented.

BMS 33100 Pharmacology-VN

Pharmacology-VN

BMS 33100 Pharmacology For Veterinary Technicians

Pharmacology For Veterinary Technicians

BMS 33100 Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Studies or investigations in the various disciplines of the basic medical sciences of man and domestic animals for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 51700 Neurobehavior Of Addiction

Neurobehavior Of Addiction

BMS 51700 Targeted Cytokines

Targeted Cytokines

BMS 51700 Neurobiology Of Addiction

Neurobiology Of Addiction

BMS 51700 Targ Cytokines As Immune Thera

Targ Cytokines As Immune Thera

BMS 51700 Internationl Breast Cancer Res

Internationl Breast Cancer Res

BMS 51700 Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder

BMS 51700 Problems In Basic Medical Sciences

Problems In Basic Medical Sciences

Introduction to the principles of confocal microscopy and rudiments of image analysis. Confocal microscopy can be used in biological and nonbiological systems and is, therefore, an interdisciplinary tool in the modern research laboratory. The three-dimensional reconstruction of images allows discovery of complex structures. Deals with fluorescence excitation and emission, optical design, basic image analysis principles, and application areas for which the technology has been targeted. The student will have a good understanding of the application and use of the technology by the end of the course.

BMS 52400 Introduction To Confocal Microscopy And Image Analysis

Introduction To Confocal Microscopy And Image Analysis

This course provides fundamental concepts of mammalian physiology in nervous, muscular, blood and cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. The major physiological functions of these systems will be explained at the organ as well as the cellular level. The structure and function relationships will be studied in detail. At the end of the course, the students are expected to have a solid understanding of basic functions of the human body. In addition, the student will be exposed to the current topics and key concepts of experimental research. This course offers an excellent opportunity for those students who are looking to either learn or refresh their physiological knowledge that can benefit a variety academic and professional career goals.

BMS 53400 Systemic Mammalian Physiology

Systemic Mammalian Physiology

Introduction to research in pharmacology and physiology under the direction of a member of the departmental graduate faculty. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 59800 Intro Stem Cell & Neuroscience

Intro Stem Cell & Neuroscience

BMS 59800 Intro To Cell & Molecular Bio

Intro To Cell & Molecular Bio

BMS 59800 Itr Rsc Stem Cell Tech& NeuSci

Itr Rsc Stem Cell Tech& NeuSci

BMS 59800 Introduction To Research In Basic Medical Sciences

Introduction To Research In Basic Medical Sciences

BMS 59800 Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

BMS 59800 Research In Drug Discovery

Research In Drug Discovery

BMS 59800 Intro Research Neuroscience

Intro Research Neuroscience

BMS 59800 Intro Research Neuroimmunology

Intro Research Neuroimmunology

BMS 59800 Basic Bone Biology

Basic Bone Biology

Advanced studies of organismic, cellular, and molecular processes in the basic medical sciences of man and domestic animals. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 60200 Princpls Cell& Tissue Desgn II

Princpls Cell& Tissue Desgn II

BMS 60200 Applied Veterinary Anatomy I

Applied Veterinary Anatomy I

BMS 60200 Vet Cell & Tissue Biol Dsgn I

Vet Cell & Tissue Biol Dsgn I

BMS 60200 PREP Translat Biomed Sc II

PREP Translat Biomed Sc II

BMS 60200 PREP Translat Biomed Sc III

PREP Translat Biomed Sc III

BMS 60200 Physiology Domestic Animals I

Physiology Domestic Animals I

BMS 60200 Found In Basic Medical Science

Found In Basic Medical Science

BMS 60200 Special Topics In BMS

Special Topics In BMS

A thorough excursion into the theory of flow cytometry. An understanding of what the technology is, how it operates, and where the applications exist. Covers optical systems, including filters, light excitation and emissions, fluorescent dyes and fluorescent molecules, electronics including detection systems, signal processing, data analysis, and computer applications. A discussion of lasers and other light sources, as well as quality control. Overview of the application areas in medical sciences, biological research, and other possible areas of use.

BMS 63100 Flow Cytometry: Theory

Flow Cytometry: Theory

Oral presentation of assigned or selected topics pertaining to physiology and pharmacology.

BMS 69200 Seminar In Basic Medical Sciences

Seminar In Basic Medical Sciences

This course is designed to encourage meaningful reflection on students' experiential learning in a Co-op setting. Throughout the internship, students will document key aspects of their experience, including compensation, location, and job responsibilities. As part of this program, the student will complete a Co-op internship at Merck in Pennsylvania from June 2025 to December 2025, focusing on neuroscience research. Their work will involve identifying translational models relevant to Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Course assignments will include setting professional goals, evaluating progress, and documenting achievements. Guidance will be provided through the Brightspace platform, along with pre- and post-experience survey assignments. Students can preview all survey questions on Brightspace. Permission of department required.

BMS 69699 Professional Practice Grad Internship

Professional Practice Grad Internship

Research MS Thesis. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 69800 Research MS Thesis

Research MS Thesis

Research PhD Thesis. Permission of instructor required.

BMS 69900 Research PhD Thesis

Research PhD Thesis

Credit Hours: 3.50.  Study of the anatomy of the body systems and the topographic relationships of the dog and cat.

BMS 80100 Gross Anatomy Of The Dog And Cat

Gross Anatomy Of The Dog And Cat

A comparative study of the body systems and the topographic relationships of the major domestic species. This course is an extension of BMS 80100 and will continue to build on anatomical knowledge so that it may be applied to multiple domestic species.

BMS 80200 Comparative Anatomy

Comparative Anatomy

Consists of seven 50-minute lectures and/or discussion periods and seven 150-minute laboratory sessions, plus a comprehensive final exam. This course builds on basic anatomical knowledge and explores, in depth, the anatomy relevant to medical and surgical conditions of the dog and cat. Laboratory will utilize anatomical models, cadavers as animal models, electronic resources, and limited use of live animals for clinical examinations.

BMS 80300 Applied Anatomy Of The Dog And Cat

Applied Anatomy Of The Dog And Cat

Consists of seven 50-minute lectures and/or discussion periods and seven 120-to-150-minute laboratory sessions, plus a comprehensive final exam. Course material is based upon clinical conditions of the horse that have an anatomical basis or emphasis. Laboratory sessions include topographical anatomy; joint and nerve injections and performance of other clinical procedures; use of multimedia learning aids; and dissection of the head, neck, viscera, and legs.

BMS 80400 Applied Anatomy Of The Horse

Applied Anatomy Of The Horse

Consists of seven 50-minute lectures and/or discussion periods and seven 120-to-150-minute laboratory sessions, plus a comprehensive final exam. Course material is based upon clinical conditions of the production animals that have an anatomical basis or emphasis. Laboratory sessions include topographical anatomy; joint and nerve injections and performance or other clinical procedures; use of multimedia learning aids; and dissection of the head, neck, viscera, and legs.

BMS 80500 Applied Anatomy Of Production Animals

Applied Anatomy Of Production Animals

Credit Hours: 2.50.  The first of a two-semester sequence of courses, emphasizing developmental and microstructural foundations of structural differentiation of cell, tissue, and organ systems. Emphasis is placed upon principles, fundamental concepts, and applicable details as well as comparative aspects of general importance for veterinary medicine and biomedical research. That you have some background in biochemistry and cell biology is assumed.

BMS 80700 Veterinary Cell And Tissue Biology Design I

Veterinary Cell And Tissue Biology Design I

All lectures will focus on mammalian microanatomy with species differences and aim to include also a brief comparative description for Avian microanatomy when applicable. Structural and molecular basis of cellular processes that are the foundation of fertilization, embryogenesis, histogenesis, and basic tissue specialization in domesticated animals. Structure and function of macromolecules and organelles that mediate signal transduction, differentiation, and integration within a whole animal.

BMS 80800 Veterinary Cell And Tissue Biology Design II

Veterinary Cell And Tissue Biology Design II

Credit Hours: 1.50.  The overall objective of this course is to provide the incoming first year DVM students the basic, foundational science principles upon which they will base study of the DVM curriculum. Emphasis is upon basic principles and fundamental concepts of: animal body organization and terminology; cellular and whole body metabolism; macromolecules, membranes, transport, biosynthetic processes, cellular communication/signal transduction, cell cycle and growth regulation, gene expression and embryonic development.

BMS 81000 Foundations In Basic Medical Sciences

Foundations In Basic Medical Sciences

General physiological process of mammals with special emphasis on domestic animals; normal interactions between large populations of cells, organs, organ systems and integrated functions of an entire animal; homeostatic mechanisms, physiology of body fluids and blood formed elements, muscle and cardiovascular systems.

BMS 81100 Physiology Of Domestic Animals I

Physiology Of Domestic Animals I

Continuation of Physiology of Domestic Animals I (BMS 81100). Survey of the principles, concepts and mechanisms of physiological processes with special emphasis on interactions between large populations of cells, tissues, organ systems and integrated functions of domestic animals of importance to veterinary medicine. The organ systems covered are respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive.

BMS 81200 Physiology Of Domestic Animals II

Physiology Of Domestic Animals II

This is the first of two pharmacology courses in the DVM curriculum. The first part of this course encompasses an introduction to basic concepts necessary to understand and optimally administer and deliver therapeutic drugs, such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dose forms, dosing regimen and prescriptions. In the second part of the course, drugs are studied not only based on their pharmacological class, but also based on the organs and systems on which they act (e.g., heart and vascular system, lungs, autonomous neuronal pathways, respiratory system, endocrine system, etc.). This course also covers the pharmacology of cancer therapy and drugs used to fight pathogens (antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics). Journal club sessions are included to directly relate pharmacology instruction to topics currently debated in the field.

BMS 81401 Pharmacology Principles And Applications

Pharmacology Principles And Applications

This course provides an introduction to neuroscience and its diagnostic application in veterinary medicine. Students will acquire terminology describing the anatomy and basic physiology that characterize neural systems. Integration of function/structure relationships will be introduced in lectures and laboratories, by reference to case studies, and by problem-solving.

BMS 81500 Veterinary Neuroscience

Veterinary Neuroscience

Credit Hours: 1.50.  This DVM curriculum course covers drugs used to fight pathogens (antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics), and drugs for immunomodulation and cancer therapy. New topics are introduced according to upcoming developments in drug use such as pharmacogenomics. A journal club session is included to directly relate pharmacology instruction to topics currently debated in the field.

BMS 81600 Applied Pharmacology II

Applied Pharmacology II

This one-credit elective course will be offered to first and second year veterinary students annually (third year students may also take it). The course will explore the physiological basis of seasonal activities of mammals and birds in the wild. An emphasis will be placed on the neural and endocrine changes that are associated with the seasonal and cyclical activities including breeding, hibernation, migration, etc.

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