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2.00 Credits
This is a one-semester (16-week) lecture only course. This course introduces students to terminology, basic facts and fundamental concepts of chemistry, and relates this information to the biological processes encountered in veterinary medicine. This course begins with introductory topics which include matter and its physical states, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reations and inorganic nomenclature. After the initial introductory material, the course covers more advanced concepts and clinical applications including solution chemistry (concentrations and tonicity), gas laws, and acid-base chemistry (pH, buffers, and electrolytes). 2 hours lecture.
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2.00 Credits
This is a one-semester (16-week) lecture only course. This course covers the basics of cellular biology to provide students with the foundation material required for future veterinary technology courses. Topics covered include biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), basic cell structure and function, energy and enqymes, cellular respiration, DNA structure and function, mitosis and leiosis, protein synthesis, Mendelian genetics and inherited conditions/diseases in animals. 2 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to administer anesthesia and provide pain relief to common domestic species. The laboratory portions are small groups of approximately 6 students and consist of hands-on experience to safely manage small and large animals in all stages of anesthesia. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides instruction to safely produce diagnostic radiographic and ultrasound images. Topics will also include basic principles of advanced imaging. Laboratories introduce students to techniques to position and prepare dogs, cats and horses for radiographic and ultrasound studies. 2 hours lecture, 2 hour lab.
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1.00 Credits
First-year students spend a minimum of 40 hours at a veterinary clinic of their choice, approved by the instructor. The emphasis of this course will be on observation of the normal workings of a veterinary practice. Course requirements can be fulfilled at any time or times that do not conflict with regular semester courses, such as winter interim session, spring break, summer, or weekends during the regular semester. This course must be completed before the beginning of the third semester in veterinary technology. The instructor must have information identifying the site for the completion of VTTK 2510 five working days prior to the start date for Clinical Experience I.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Clinical Experience I, but emphasizes hands-on experience by the student. A minimum of 120 hours must be spent at a veterinary clinic of the student's choice, approved by the instructor. Course requirements can be fulfilled at any time or times that do not conflict with regular semester courses, such as summer, winter interim session, spring break, or weekends during the regular semester. This course can be taken at the same clinic as Clinical Experience I. The requirements cannot be completed concurrently with Clinical Experience I, and must be completed before Clinical Experience III. The instructor must have information identifying the site for the completion of VTTK 2520 five working days prior to the start date for Clinical Experience II.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation and expansion of VTTK-1550. Instruction and experience will continue in practical aspects of veterinary surgical and medical nursing. All diagnosing and surgery will be performed by a staff veterinarian. Both large and small animals are used for laboratory sessions. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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2.00 Credits
This course will focus on learning and applying techniques in preventive care, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics and dental radiology appropriate for veterinary technicians. The student will acquire knowledge of dental diseases, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic technique and equipment. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab.
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2.00 Credits
This is a lecture and laboratory course which provides instruction in the fundamentals of microorganisms and their role in disease production. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to the techniques utilized in the identification of bacterial, fungal, and viral veterinary pathogens. 3 hours a week for 8 weeks lecture, 2 hours a week for 16 weeks lab.
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2.00 Credits
Instruction is provided in the basic principles of infection, including etiologic agents, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnostics and host's immune response. Much of the course consists of descriptions of infectious diseases of veterinary and zoonotic importance. Topics covering the use and prevention of infectious agents which may be employed as weapons in bio-terrorism are also included. The laboratory portion of the course will allow students to utilize the knowledge acquired in the lecture portion of the course to assist with vaccinations of large and small animals that are necessary to prevent infectious diseases in those animals. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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