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INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS majoring in PATHOBIOLOGY and VETERINARY SCIENCE
Welcome to the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut! Our department has three major functions: Teaching (undergraduate and graduate), Research, and Service. The department faculty have DVM and Ph.D. degrees (many with dual degrees), and research interests in animal and human diseases. The department houses the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, consisting of Diagnostic Pathology (animal necropsy (autopsy) and biopsy), and the Diagnostic Testing Services Laboratory, which provides laboratory testing of animal specimens for various diseases. Most faculty members have active research programs and teach undergraduate or graduate courses; some also do diagnostic and extension work. Pathobiology and Veterinary Science majors acquire strong training in biomedical sciences, and have many career options. Many are pre-veterinary or premedical students. Others pursue postgraduate work in the biomedical sciences. Others become technicians in research or commercial laboratories after graduation. Coursework options can be tailored to better prepare you for your career goals; discuss this with your academic advisor. Minors are available in Aquaculture, Food Science (Food Safety), Molecular and Cell Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology and Aquaculture, among others. All Pathobiology and Veterinary Science undergraduates need to fulfill certain requirements in order to graduate. These include: 1. University General Education Requirements (see University General Catalog). These require that you take courses in varied disciplines (listed as Content Areas 1-4 ) in order to assure that you receive a well-rounded education. The Content Areas are: Arts and Humanities (6 credits); Social Sciences (6 credits) Diversity and Multiculturalism (6 credits) and Science and Technology (2 courses). There are also Competency Course requirements: 2 "W" (writing) courses, one of which must be a PVS W course, Quantitative Competency (requiring 2 Q courses), Information Literacy Competency (taught within other courses), Computer Technology Competency (taught within other courses) and Second Language Competency (3 years of a High School foreign language or 2 semesters of a second language at UCONN). There is a current list of courses that fulfill the General Education requirements at: http://geoc.uconn.edu (select approved courses on the sidebar). 2. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources requirements: The CANR requires that students take 36 credits of 200 level (or above) coursework (with at least a 2.0 grade point average); 15 of these 200 level credits must be in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (all of your Pathobiology and Veterinary Science courses count here). 3. Pathobiology and Veterinary Science major requirements: All students must pass: PVS 113 (Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology) Spring Semester Odd Years; Suggested Freshmen Year PVS 200 (Anatomy and Physiology of Animals) Fall Semester; Suggested Sophomore Year PVS 296 (Histologic Structure and Function) First Semester; Suggested Junior/Senior Year PVS 297 Principles of Pathobiology) Spring Semester; Senior Year plus 1 of the following: PVS 202 (Health and Disease Management of Animals) Spring Semester PVS 248 or 248W (Principles of Animal Virology) Fall Semester PVS 252 (Pathobiology of the Avian Species) Fall Semester Odd Years PVS 256 (Systemic Pathology and Microbiology of Finfish and Shellfish) Spring Semester Even Years plus 1 of the following courses in each of these areas: Biochemistry (MCB 203 or 204) Either Semester Microbiology (MCB 229) Either Semester Genetics (MCB 200 Either Semester or ANSC 217- Fall Semester) plus 1 of the following courses: Nutrition: Nutritional Sciences 165 (Fundamentals of Nutrition) Either Semester or Animal Science 216 (Principles of Nutrition & Feeding of Animals) Fall Semester Immunology: MCB 211 (Basic Immunology) Fall Semester or Allied Health: MLS 208W (Immunology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences) Spring Semester Cell Biology: MCB 210 (Cell Biology) Fall Semester plus 1 W Course in PVS: PVS 248 W (Principles of Animal Virology) Fall Semester PVS 295 W (Seminar) Either or Both Semesters 4. Pre-veterinary students must also fulfill veterinary school requirements. These vary somewhat according to the individual veterinary schools. Our brochure "Suggested Pathobiology Curriculum" marks the commonly required courses with asterisks. More specific information regarding veterinary school requirements is available in a general guide called "Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements" (Purdue University Press), available at the UCONN CO-OP or at your advisor's office. Xerox access is available from our departmental office staff. ADVISORY NOTE: All students should meet with their advisor at least once each semester to discuss pre-registration plans and to gain approval to remove the bar block for online registration. We recommend students meet with advisors at least twice during the semester to discuss progress toward their degree, areas of interest in employment or further educational opportunities, independent study possibilities or areas of concern. It helps to outline your potential schedule (particularly required courses) several years in advance. While this may seem tedious, if you make a "master plan" of when you will take required courses, electives, etc., at the onset, you'll be able to fit things in more easily and balance your workload. This usually results in better performance. Keep in mind that some courses are only offered in alternate years, or only one semester per year, and many require prerequisite courses. If you use the "Suggested Pathobiology Curriculum" as a guide, planning will be easier. It is generally advisable to limit your course load to no more than 15 credits per semester. You need 12 credits per semester to remain a full time student (necessary for financial aid packages and scholarships). Some people choose to take an occasional summer school or intersession course to allow some regular semesters of less than 15 credits, while still graduating on schedule. Many courses fulfill more than one requirement. For example, if you take Path 248W (Virology), it will count as a PVS (major) course, a CANR 200 level course, and a W (writing) course. Some General Education classes can fulfill more than one requirement. If you choose classes that fulfill more than one requirement, you'll have more opportunity to take electives that interest you. All CANR students are required to complete a "plan of study" form at the beginning of their final semester. The version of this form needed will depend on when you first matriculated in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This form is necessary for graduation; it lists which courses you have taken to fulfill the various requirements. Plan of Study forms are available from the Office of Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (WBY 211) and at www.myagnr.uconn.edu .Through peoplesoft you have access to your "degree progress report", a summary of your completed coursework and remaining requirements for graduation. It will point out any deficiencies, which you may then discuss with your advisor.
APPLICATIONS Applicants must apply for admission to the undergraduate program
at the For information, contact: Phone: (860) 486-3736
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