VTSC 2000 - Laboratory Animal Science

Institution:

Becker College - Closed

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the laboratory animal research environment and to the selection, care, and use of laboratory animals. Topics include restraint, identification, husbandry, breeding, nutrition, behavior, and anatomy and physiology of small animal laboratory species. The course also surveys common disease, breeding, housing, governmental regulations, sentinel programs, equipment and research ethics in biomedical research. Laboratories will include animal restraint, physical examination, gavage, injection and sampling techniques, radiology, parasitology, anesthesia, and necropsy as applied to laboratory animals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VTSC1101/1102/1200, BIOL1005/1006, and CHEM1001/1002. Usually offered in the spring. A grade of C or better is required for graduation in the Veterinary Technology and Science programs.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.becker.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 523-2537

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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