TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

Course Descriptions
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
118
Numbering System Example: (2-6-4)
2 - Number of class hours per week
6 - Number of lab hours per week
4 - Credits awarded
TEX 211 Textile Process—Spin/Weave (1-3-2)
This course is a survey of machinery and process of textile
manufacturing with special emphasis on spinning and weaving.
TEX 212 Textile Process—Lab Test (1-3-2)
This course is a survey of the testing equipment used to perform
laboratory tests of materials in each textile process. Students
will get hands-on experience by analyzing products from
each of the processes. This will be accomplished by use of a
team project. Prerequisite: TEX 101 or TEX 102.
TEX 221 Textile Cost and Analysis (4-0-4)
This course covers the principles of costing as they apply to
the manufacture of textiles, including allocation of cost of
materials, labor, and overhead; determining the unit cost of
yarns, fabrics, and finishes; inventory systems; storage; and
material handling. Prerequisite: TEX 102 or TEX 202.
TEX 233 Textile Supervision (3-0-3)
This course covers the principles, concepts, and techniques
concerned with effective and efficient utilization of personnel.
Emphasis is placed on leadership and human behavior as they
relate to employer-employee relationships. Includes teaming
and problem-solving situations.
(VET)—VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
VET 101 Animal Breeds and Husbandry (2-3-3)
This course is a study of the various species and breeds of
domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine.
Emphasis is placed on the recognition of each breed as
well as important terminology, physiological data, and behavior
of each species of animal.
VET 103 Veterinary Medical Terminology (2-0-2)
This course introduces the fundamental principles of veterinary
medical terminology. This systems approach to building
the medical vocabulary is designed to complement anatomy,
physiology, pathology, and related areas of veterinary medicine.
VET 104 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology (2-3-3)
This course provides a general survey of the functional anatomy
and physiology of the domestic animals commonly encountered
in veterinary medicine. Dissection of representative cadavers
is performed in the laboratory. Corequisite: VET 103.
VET 105 Orientation to Veterinary Technology(1-0-1)
This course is a study of the different job opportunities for a
veterinary technician. In addition, the course exposes the student
to key characteristics of people who are successful in the
field.
VET 115 Pharmacology and Anesthesiology (3-3-4)
This course is a study of the drugs and medical substances of
veterinary importance, including characteristics, classification,
and usage. This course includes a detailed study of anesthesia
and anesthetic agents. Prerequisite: VET 104. Corequisite: VET
116.
VET 116 Radiology and Parasitology (2-3-3)
This course is a study of the radiologic techniques for all domestic
animals in veterinary medicine, including taking, developing,
and assessing for technical errors of radiographs of
large and small animals. This course also includes a survey
and laboratory study of domestic animal parasitology.
Corequisite: VET 115.
VET 150 Clinical Techniques I (2-3-3)
This is the first in a series of courses which include a survey of
the technical skills required by the veterinary technician in
dealing with all domestic animals. The course includes, but is
not limited to, techniques in restraint, handling, administration
of medications, and collection of bodily specimens.
Corequisite: VET 104.
VET 152 Clinical Pathology (2-6-4)
This course provides a study of veterinary hematology, urology,
and clinical chemistry followed by application of standard
laboratory procedures and regulatory testing in each of these
disciplines. Prerequisite: VET 150. Corequisite: VET 116.
VET 160 Clinical Techniques II (2-3-3)
This is the second in a series of courses which include a survey
of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with
emphasis on, but not limited to, radiographic and anesthetic
procedures. Prerequisite: VET 150.
VET 170 Veterinary Technician Externship (0-24-6)
This course provides clinical training in the veterinary field
under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian in a
veterinary facility. Prerequisite: Completion of first-year veterinary
technology courses.
VET 201 Diseases and Zoonoses (4-0-4)
This course provides a study of domestic animal diseases, including
their causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and
public health significance. Prerequisite: VET 170.
VET 215 Laboratory Animal Medicine (1-3-2)
This course provides a study of the animals and facilities used
in research procedures in medicine. The course includes equipment,
aseptic techniques, vivarium management, husbandry, and
disease prevention in laboratory animals. Prerequisite: VET 250.
VET 240 Office Management and Client
Education (3-0-3)
This course provides a study of office management, including
the use of the computer in veterinary medical facilities. The
course also includes an in-depth study of veterinary ethics and
client education techniques. Corequisite: VET 215.
VET 250 Clinical Techniques III (1-6-3)
This is the third in a series of courses which include a survey
of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with
emphasis on, but not limited to, laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite: VET 170.
VET 260 Clinical Techniques IV (1-6-3)
This is the fourth in a series of courses which is a survey of
technical skills required by veterinary technicians with emphasis
on, but not limited to, medical and surgical emergencies.
Prerequisite: VET 250.