Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Courses
CMED
15 courses with the subject CMED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CMED 501Biology and Care of Laboratory Animals3
Presentation of the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of the commonly used laboratory animal species and their relation to biomedical research.
CMED 515Experimental Surgery of Laboratory Animals3
Surgical techniques, including nephrectomy and Goldblatt clamp, bladder and gastric pouches, bile duct cannulation, intraventricular operation, cardiac and cerebrovascular catheterization.
Physiological and pathological expressions of both infectious and metabolic- degenerative diseases of rodents, with emphasis on diagnostic and control methods.
CMED 590BContemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science Colloquium1-3
Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers. This colloquium is specifically focused on recent literature in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or term.
CMED 801Foundations in Laboratory Animal Welfare Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines I1
This course uses a problem-based learning approach to develop the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations that pertain to the humane care and use of laboratory animals. In particular, students will learn how to critically evaluate an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol for compliance with laws, regulations, guidelines and position statements that pertain to laboratory animal care and use. Licensed veterinarians enrolled in the Laboratory Animal Medicine Master's degree training program are the target audience
CMED 810Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Biomedical Research1
This course will provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills needed for administration and management of an animal resources program in biomedical research. Using active learning practices, students will explore topics specific to housing and caring for research animals. Topics include animal facility design, disaster planning, personnel management, waste management, fiscal management, process management concepts (LEAN, Six Sigma, Systems Approaches), and strategic planning.
