Virtual Microscopy: A Useful Tool for Meeting Evolving Challenges in the Veterinary Medical Curriculum

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2014, Pages 756-762

  Kogan, Lori R ^a   Dowers, Kristy L ^a   Cerda, Jacey R ^a   Schoenfeld Tacher, Regina M ^b   Stewart, Sherry M ^a  

^a Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability   (United States)

^b NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum; Histology; Microscopy; Online; Veterinary education; Virtual

Indexed keywords

EID: 84912015959     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-014-9508-6     Document Type: Article

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