VETC 228 - Lab Animal Science and Exotics

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technician

Description:

Due to the variety of job placement options, students must be prepared to work with laboratory animal and exotic species. Course provides foundation in lab animal medicine and disease; use and care of laboratory and research animals; laboratory animal biology, science and management; anatomy and physiology, nutrition, breeding, husbandry, sanitation, behavior, handling, nursing, euthanasia and necropsy; animal welfare regulations and ethics issues. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory sessions to provide hands-on experience with venipuncture, injections, gavage and necropsy; species include rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits and reptiles; exotic animal portion includes restraint, examination, medicine and disease and husbandry; species of exotics will vary with availability. Attendance is mandatory. Additional course fees: $15.00.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

VETC 101 (Grade of C or Better), VETC 115 (Grade of C or Better), Program Admission, Proof of Rabies and Tetanus Vaccinations, and Proof of Health Insurance

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.