VET 236 - Vet Microbiology and Parasitology

Institution:

Jefferson State Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technology

Description:

3 semester hours Prerequisite: Student must have completed VET 110, 112, 114, 120, 122, 124 and 126 unless special arrangements have been made with the Program. (Lec 3 hrs) This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of common pathogens. Students will learn how to select and collect samples and data for laboratory processing or submission to another laboratory. Topics include identification of causative agents of diseases; classification and nomenclature of bacteria; morphology and physiology of bacteria; bacteria and disease; laboratory procedures in bacteriology; gram posi tive and gram negative bacteria; spiral and curved bacteria; actinomycetes organisms; fungi; virology; review of common small animal parasites, and equine and food animal parasitology. Upon course completion, the student should be able to properly collect and handle bacteriological specimens, identify organisms by gram staining, and have a basic knowledge of large animal parasite life cycles, as well as methods of identification of the commonly encountered parasites. Student must work a minimum of 20 hours per week in an approved Clinical Site to complete required clinical tasks.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jeffstateonline.com

Phone Number:

(205) 853-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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