V T 61 - Animal Diseases

Institution:

Foothill College

Subject:

Description:

Advanced study of the common diseases of domestic animals with emphasis on the dog and cat for the veterinary technician student. Practical medical microbiology, clinical immunology. Mechanisms of disease; the host-parasite relationship and adaptive and maladaptive responses of the host. Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and clinical management of selected immunological, viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases. Principles of vaccination, disease prevention, and zoonosis. Diagnostic techniques, including gross and microscopic identification of common veterinary pathogens. Four hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, one hour internet research. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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