Jennifer Rudd

Associate Professor

Veterinary Pathobiology

  • Associate Professor
    Veterinary Pathobiology
  • 405-744-6595 (Work)
  • OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathobiology, 250 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Rudd teaches in many courses, including courses at the veterinary, graduate and undergraduate levels. The majority of her teaching encompasses veterinary infectious diseases and immunology, with a focus on bacteriology, virology, and mycology. In addition, she teaches numerous professional skills for graduate and professional students.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, & Communication II
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course is in the second in a series that will focus on the growth of clinical reasoning, communication, and technical skills necessary for the development and training of students in the DVM program. Students will further expand with practice and exposure through a series of clinical skills courses spanning years 1-3 of the curriculum with increasing complexity, understanding, and integration of knowledge.Prerequisite(s): First-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills II
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Introduction to non-technical aspects of veterinary medicine that are critically important in practice and success in the profession.Prerequisite(s): First-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills III
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course continues instruction in the non-technical aspects of veterinary education focused on personal and professional development. The course is divided Into two sections. The first set of topics Is focused on personal development focused on relationships in a practice setting: providing constructive feedback to peers and mentors, utilizing feedback to enhance team performance and developing effective leadership skills. The second set of topics identifies strategies to apply the principles of successful veterinary practice managementPrerequisite(s): Second-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills IV
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course continues instruction in the non-technical aspects of veterinary education focused on personal and professional development.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Important animal diseases caused by bacteria and fungi will be covered on a system basis. Mechanisms of infectious disease processes and the relationship of such processes to disease development, diagnosis, treatment and control. The relationship of zoonotic diseases to community and environmental health as well as important zoonoses. Course previously offered as VMED 7350 and VMED 7354.Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills I
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Introduction to non-technical aspects of veterinary medicine that are critically important in practice and success in the profession. Main topics include career options under the umbrella of veterinary medicine, jurisprudence, ethics, government regulations, stressors in practice, coping mechanisms and self-management skills for the profession.Prerequisite(s): First-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Veterinary Study Abroad Elective
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Participation in international animal health activities having an educational component, either through didactic instruction, service learning, workshop participation, and others.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Second- or third-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, & Communication II
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course is in the second in a series that will focus on the growth of clinical reasoning, communication, and technical skills necessary for the development and training of students in the DVM program. Students will further expand with practice and exposure through a series of clinical skills courses spanning years 1-3 of the curriculum with increasing complexity, understanding, and integration of knowledge. Graded on a pass/fail basis.Prerequisite(s): First-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Important animal diseases caused by bacteria and fungi will be covered on a system basis. Mechanisms of infectious disease processes and the relationship of such processes to disease development, diagnosis, treatment and control. The relationship of zoonotic diseases to community and environmental health as well as important zoonoses. Course previously offered as VMED 7350.Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Important animal diseases caused by bacteria and fungi will be covered on a system basis. Mechanisms of infectious disease processes and the relationship of such processes to disease development, diagnosis, treatment and control. The relationship of zoonotic diseases to community and environmental health as well as important zoonoses. Course previously offered as VMED 7350.Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
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    Animal Pathology
    14 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    A comprehensive overview of general pathology including immunology, toxicology and common diseases of domestic animals. Zoonotic implications and preventative measures of diseases are discussed. Prerequisites: Department Head approvaland admission to program
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research and Dissertation
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the PhD degree. Previously offered as VBSC 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.