GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionsshould be able to explain basic life processes andidentify evolutionary relationships among membersof the animal kingdom.VET 123 Veterinary Parasitology (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course covers the common internal and externalparasites of companion animals, livestock, selectedzoo animals, and wild animals. Emphasis is placedon laboratory diagnosis of the most common formsof the parasite through fecal, urine, skin, and bloodexams. Upon completion, students should be ableto identify common parasites and discuss life-cycles,treatment and prevention strategies, and publichealth aspects of veterinary parasitology.VET 125 Veterinary Diseases I (2-0-0-2)Prerequisites: VET 120Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces basic immunology, fundamentalsof disease processes including inflammation,and common infectious diseases of animalsand their prevention through immunization. Topicsinclude fundamental disease processes, principlesof medical therapy, immunologic processes, infectionsand zoonotic diseases of domestic animals,and prevention of disease. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to describe basic disease andimmunological processes, recognize infections andzoonotic diseases, and discuss prevention strategies.VET 126 Veterinary Diseases II (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: VET 125Corequisites: NoneThis course is a continuation of VET 125 andincludes the study of basic disease processes, fundamentalsof pathology, and other selected topics ofveterinary medicine. Topics include histopathology,pathologic changes associated with common diseasesof animals, necropsy procedures, specimen handling,and other selected material. Upon completion,students should be able to describe basic pathologicchanges associated with disease, recognize histopathologicchanges, and properly perform collectionand submission of necropsy specimens.VET 131 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques I(2-3-0-3)Prerequisites VET 123Corequisites: VET 133This course includes the fundamental study ofhematology, hemostasis, and urinalysis. Emphasisis placed on basic hematology and urinalysis techniques,manual skill development, instrumentation,quality control, and applications to veterinary science.Upon completion, students should be able toperform manual and automated CBCs, hemostaticassays, and complete urinalyses and maintain laboratoryequipment and quality control.VET 133 Veterinary Clinical Practice I (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: VET 131, VET 120This course introduces basic practices and techniquesof the veterinary clinic and biomedicalresearch fields for dogs, cats, and laboratory animals.Topics include physical exam, husbandry,housing, sanitation, restraint and handling, administrationof medications, anesthesia and euthanasiatechniques, grooming, and dentistry. Upon completion,students should be able to properly restrain,medicate, examine, groom, and maintain each ofthe species studied.VET 137 Vet Office Practices (1-2-0-2)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course is designed to teach basic administrativetechniques, client communication skills, andregulations pertaining to veterinary medicine. Topicsinclude record keeping, telephone techniques,professional liability, office procedures, state andnational regulatory laws, human relations, and animalwelfare. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate effective communicationtechniques, office procedures, and knowledge ofregulatory laws and issues relating to animal welfare.Additional studies will emphasize the useof computers and software in veterinary practicemanagement.VET 211 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques II(2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: VET 131Corequisites: VET 213This course covers advanced hematology, serology,immunology, and clinical chemistry. Topics includeadvanced hematologic, serologic, and immunologictest procedures: manual and automated clinicalchemistry procedures: laboratory safety: and qualitycontrol. Upon completion, students should be ableto collect, prepare, and analyze serum and plasmasamples and outline quality control and safety procedures.VET 212 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques III(2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: VET 211Corequisites: VET 214This course introduces the basic principles of microbiology,histology, and cytology. Emphasis is placedon collection of microbiological samples for cultureand sensitivity and collection and preparation ofsamples for histological and cytological examina-255