Freshman/Sophomore Seminars
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals
Winter Seminar— freshman preference
Comparative Medicine 81N
3 UNITS | Grade Option: Letter Grade or CR/NC Option
Instructor: Donna Bouley
Location: Edwards Research Bldg., Room R358
This course is an introduction to common laboratory and domestic mammals. Using a comparative approach, we will investigate the unique adaptations of each species in terms of its morphological, anatomical, and behavioral characteristics. How these species interact with their own and other species, including humans, will be discussed.
Donna Bouley is a professor of Comparative Medicine and director of necropsy services at Stanford. She received her D.V.M. in 1985 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and worked in private practice for three years before returning to the University of Tennessee for graduate school, receiving her Ph.D. in experimental and comparative medicine in 1995. She joined the faculty of Texas A&M, became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, and then came to Stanford in 1997. Professor Bouley is the pathologist for the research animal facility and provides clinical services to Stanford animal users in many departments. She is co-investigator in a study by the radiology department which examines MRI-guided ultrasound and cryosurgery in animal models. She also works with faculty in genetics on studies of transgenic mice and in microbiology and immunology on studies of bacterial virulence factors. Her own research focuses on immunopathology, inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions. In her spare time, she enjoys running and belly dancing.
Globally Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
Spring Seminar - sophomore preference
Comparative Medicine 84Q
3 units |
Grade Option: Letter Grade or CR/NC Option
nstructor: Stephen Felt
Location: Edwards
Research Bldg., Room R358
An introduction to infectious diseases currently impacting both veterinary and human health around the world today. We will explore some of the mechanisms of disease, epidemiology, and underlying diagnostic, treatment and control principles associated with these select pathogens. Students will be expected to participate in class discussion and will have a final “mystery disease” project to present to the class.
Prerequisites: An interest in the study of medicine (veterinary and/or human) and epidemiology is recommended.
Learning Goals: Acquire a basic knowledge of epidemiological terms and familiarity with some of the emerging zoonotic agents impacting the world today
Horse Medicine - not offered for 2008/2009
Autumn Seminar— sophomore preference
Comparative Medicine 83Q
3 UNITS | Grade option: Letter Grade Only
Instructor: Sherril Green
Location: Veterinary Service Center's Library
Website: http://www.stanford.edu/class/compmed83q/
This course will provide an overview of the most common equine diseases, ranging from colic to lameness, and will review equine anatomy and physiology relevant to selected topics in equine medicine. Other topics include infectious diseases, care of the newborn foal, medical emergencies, and neurological disorders. For more information on this course, visit the following web site: http://www.stanford.edu/class/compmed83q/.
Sherril Green is an associate professor in the Department of Comparative Medicine and a large animal veterinarian who is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She completed her doctorate in neuroscience at UC Davis before coming to Stanford in 1995. A lifelong horse owner and equine enthusiast, she is an equine specialist who has taught in veterinary schools in the U.S. and Canada. She also has written numerous journal articles and veterinary textbook chapters on topics in equine medicine.
How to Sign Up
To sign up for Stanford Introductory Seminars, please go to their web site at: http://www.stanford.edu/group/introsems/.
