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3.00 Credits
Major topics of veterinary clinical pathology not covered in VST202. Focus on urology, clinical chemistry, clinical enzymology, clinical serology, digestive function tests, laboratory microbiology and laboratory parasitology. Laboratory sessions concerned with collection, storage and handling of laboratory specimens, and performance of analytical procedures. (2 HRS. lecture, 3 HRS. laboratory.) Prerequisite: VST202 or permission of department.
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3.00 Credits
Two-course sequence providing supervised applied training in veterinary animal hospital or animal research facility for each semester. Through these supervised training experiences students develop their skills as animal technicians. Performance is evaluated by supervising veterinarian or facility manager. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. Registration in these courses requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. (1 hr. lecture, 8 HRS. clinical experience.) Prerequisite: VST111 and BIO142, or permission of department.
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2.00 Credits
Survey course introducing terminology and specializations of animal technology field. Lectures and demonstrations include role of veterinary technician; career opportunities; safety, ethics and humane treatment of animals; information related to different classifications and breeds of animals; principles and practices of animal care in clinics, hospitals and research laboratories; handling and restraint of large, small and research animals; legal regulations, state and federal laws. Requires two field visits to observe professions in animal health field. Students must demonstrate proof of current tetanus inoculation and provide own transportation to off-campus field experiences. (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth discussion of basic principles of comparative anatomy of domesticated animals for each organ system. Laboratories involve dissection of cat, rat, chicken and various preserved organ specimens. Anatomical CD-ROM simulations used to supplement and enhance learning experience. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Laboratory hands-on course providing students with necessary technical skills and knowledge to function as farm animal nurses. Familiarizes students with proper handling techniques and procedures such as restraint, collection of specimens, and medication of farm animal species. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
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4.00 Credits
Basic physiological systems and their interrelationships in mammalian and avian species. Lectures compare and contrast basic systems (neuromuscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and immune). Laboratories focus on quantitative measurement of physiological parameters. CD-ROM simulations used to supplement and enhance learning experience. (3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 4 cr. hrs.
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2.00 Credits
Principles involved in operating a veterinary practice. Legal aspects of practice are discussed as well as methods of managing personnel, financial responsibilities, ordering drugs and supplies, keeping inventory and bookkeeping. Students use illustrations from actual practices and become familiar with forms currently in use. The computer and its impact and use in veterinary medicine are discussed. Hands-on experience is obtained. (2 hrs. lecture.) Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares students for careers as laboratory animal technicians. Topics focus on theoretical and practical aspects of husbandry, restraint, and handling of commonly used research animals. Includes preparation of students for more advanced course work in Veterinary Science Technology curriculum by emphasizing aspects of medical terminology and pathology and by accustoming students to manipulation of living animals. Safety and humane treatment emphasized throughout course. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Various aspects of veterinary hematology which are important to the LVT. Lecture topics provide background anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathophysiology necessary for comprehensive understanding of procedures covered in laboratory portion of course. Laboratory sessions concerned primarily with collection, storage, handling and analysis of blood. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory.) Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Two-course sequence providing supervised applied training in veterinary animal hospital or animal research facility for each semester. Through these supervised training experiences students develop their skills as animal technicians. Performance is evaluated by supervising veterinarian or facility manager. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. Registration in these courses requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. (1 hr. lecture, 8 hrs. clinical experience.) Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
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