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Spring 2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Students should consult with their curriculum chair or counselor when selecting courses to satisfy program requirements. Please note: The honors versions of courses satisfy the same requirements as the non-honors versions.
 

Veterinary Technology
  

  • VET 205 - Imaging Techniques

    2 credits

    An introduction to veterinary diagnostic imaging. Emphasis on radiology and ultrasonography, but will also cover computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, fluoroscopy and scintigraphy. Topics will include machines and function; occupational safety procedures, including potential hazards, personal protective equipment and patient considerations; technique charts; exposure values; and imagine processing. Concepts and positioning techniques will be applied in VET 208 - Senior Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians ,  VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 , and VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Internship 2 .
  

  • VET 206 - Farm Animal Nursing

    4 credits
    An introduction farm animal medical nursing, herd health and to production science. Topics include specie-specific; physical exams, diagnostic testing, radiology, and sanitation/aseptic techniques. Instruction will also cover specie-specific restraint, neonatal care and processing, nutrition, genetics and reproduction, and grooming techniques. Lab sessions introduce a variety of farm animals and settings; providing hands-on experience. Lab portions held off-campus.

    Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians , VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 , and  VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Internship 2 .
    Spring Semesters
  
  
  

  • VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Internship 1

    4 credits
    Clinical experience supervised by a licensed veterinary technician and/or veterinarian. Focus is on application of what has been learned in the classroom; skill development, decision making and independent work. One evening to present on experience also required.

    Notes: All 120 hours must be completed at a Program-affiliated facility. Hours cannot be completed at an affiliated place of employment.
    Prerequisites: Permission from Department Chair.
    Summer
  

  • VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Internship 2

    4 credits

    Clinical experience supervised by a licensed veterinary technician or veterinarian. A continuation of VET 210  focusing on skill development and advancement; decision making and independent work. Students required to attend an evening to present on clinical experiences.

    Notes: All 160 hours must be completed at a Program-affiliated facility, only 40 hours of which may be completed at an affiliated place of employment.
    Prerequisites:

    Permission from Department Chair required.
    Fall Semesters
 

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