VCM 504: Introduction to Veterinary Science

Course Goals

Introduces fundamental veterinary science concepts and emphasizes the development of critical skills such as formulating specific and testable questions, enhancing information literacy, and crafting persuasive, evidence-based responses to scientific inquiries. It delves into contemporary issues within veterinary medicine, underscores the significance of evaluating data validity, and establishes foundational knowledge in medical microbiology. 

Learning Objectives

Students will be exposed to all of the MVS programmatic values in this course, but an emphasis will be placed on the domains of information literacy, problem analysis, career readiness, and collaborative effectiveness.

Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate engagement and progress in the following:

1. Demonstrate scientific curiosity through a willingness to question assumptions and revise understanding based on new system insights
2. Locate, interpret, evaluate, learn, and apply information from primary and secondary literature
3. Synthesize new ideas, perspectives, and real-world contexts with evolving interests, values, and commitments
4. Reflect on one’s own learning, skills, behavior, performance, and achievements
5. Share ideas, data, and findings with others clearly and accurately
6. Develop a strategic action plan that integrates targeted learning activities, skill-building experiences, and professional networking opportunities

Recommended Prerequisites

• No recommended prerequisites.