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VETS 115 - Medical Math for Vet. Techs
Credits: 1.00
This course is designed to present the broad spectrum of information commonly referred to as Posology, which is defined as the study of dose and dosage in the field of applied pharmacology. This broad spectrum ranges from basic mathematics, elementary algebra, measurements, drug orders, dose calculations, to other calculations. The goal of this course is that each student be confident and capable of calculating correct drug doses regardless of the physical form of the medication. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Veterinary Science Program (1: 1, 0)
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in the following Major: Veterinary Science Technology

VETS 120 - Introduction to Veterinary Science
Credits: 3.00
Students are introduced to the terminology and basic scientific concepts necessary for subsequent courses in the Veterinary Science Program. Topics include: behavior, biology, and use of certain animals in veterinary and laboratory animal sciences; pharmacology, diseases in animals, sanitation and contamination control; and the role of the technician in various types of professional practices Prerequisites: None (3: 3, 0) Fall

VETS 130 - Introduction to Animal Care
Credits: 2.00
This is a required basic course for all students in the Veterinary Science Technology program and is designed to give students "hands-on" experience prior to completion of the Veterinary Science Internship requirement (VETS 200). The laboratories emphasize the techniques and equipment which may be used for animal care and restraint, and allow students to become comfortable handling various species. An introduction to veterinary nursing procedures, which may be applied in a veterinary practice, are also presented. Additional morning and afternoon hours are scheduled outside of class to provide for required care of companion and farm animals housed at the College facilities. Lectures introduce students to faculty, staff, facilities, kennel and farm procedures, e-mail, library information systems, posology, nutrition, OSHA and radiation safety standards, study skills and other topics as deemed necessary. Prerequisites: Veterinary Science student or permission of the instructor (2: 1, 3)

VETS 140 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 4.00
This course provides students in the Veterinary Science Technology program with a basic knowledge of the structural and functional characteristics of the animal body. Instruction is provided through a lecture and laboratory systemic study of the gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize an understanding of and an appreciation for the organized body state and the relationship of its various parts including cells, tissues, organs, and body systems. Microscopic examination of histological slides and computer software is employed for the study of basic tissues and organs. Examination of skeletons, models, prosected canine and feline cadavers, and other preserved specimens is used to study gross anatomical structures. Comparative aspects of other species, including an introduction to avian and reptilian anatomy and physiology, is included. Lecture and laboratory discussions begin the development of and require an understanding and use of anatomical and medical terminology. Lectures and laboratories include discussion and utilization of relevant clinical topics and materials. This course provides the basis and foundation upon which all of the subsequent technical courses are built. Prerequisite: High school biology and chemistry and enrollment in the Veterinary Science Program (4: 3, 3)

VETS 160 - Intro Research Animal Tech
Credits: 4.00
The principles relating to the breeding and use of research animals are introduced. Humane care, ethics, and husbandry practices are also covered. Techniques involving clinical observation and biomethodology along with an introduction to asepsis and surgical technique are practiced in the laboratory. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, (may also be taken concurrently) VETS 140, and enrollment in the Veterinary Science program or permission of the instructor Co-requisite: VETS 130 (if not taken as a prerequisite) (4: 3, 3) Spring
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 171 - Parasitology
Credits: 3.00
This lecture, recitation, and laboratory course introduces students to the study of parasitology. The course covers life cycles, pathogenesis, identification, and control of the common parasites of domestic animals Prerequisites: VETS 120 and VETS 140 or permission of the instructor (3: 2, 3)
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 180 - Clinical Physiology
Credits: 2.00
This lecture course expands upon the basic principles of physiology presented in Animal Anatomy and Physiology (VETS 140) and acts as a bridge to subsequent courses. Selected clinical problems and diseases are presented to stimulate the student technician's understanding and application of physiological concepts. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130 ( may also be taken as a co-requisite), and VETS 140 or permission of the instructor Co-requisite: VETS 130 if not taken as a prerequisite (2: 2, 0)
Prerequisites: VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 196 - Equine Care & Management
Credits: 1.00 TO 2.00
Equine Care and Management
Prerequisites: VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 200 - Internship & Applied Supervisory
Credits: 1.00
The internship portion of this course exposes students to the daily activities which may be encountered in a veterinary practice, animal research facility, or other allied animal health facility. A minimum of 120 hours of participation in a position relating to the veterinary technology field in a faculty-approved facility is required. Required attendance of at least 8 hours of Continuing Education and participation in a "public service" activity is included to emphasize the importance of these events to maintain technical skills and promote the role of veterinary technicians in the veterinary medical field. These activities also encourage students to communicate in a professional setting with graduate technicians, potential employers and the public. The applied supervisory experience gives students practice acting in the role of a "supervisor", assisting students in the Introduction to Animal Care course with required care of the animals housed in the dog and cat wards of Farnsworth Hall and performing any required treatments prescribed by the attending veterinarian. Students evaluate the daily animal health and use records from the dog and cat wards and transcribe pertinent clinical information to computerized files using a management software program. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 160, VETS 171, VETS 180 and 2nd year status in the Veterinary Science program or permission of the instructor (1: 0, 3)
Prerequisites: VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 205 - Clinical Lab Techniques
Credits: 3.00
This course deals with the examination of blood, urine, feces, exudates, and cells for diagnostic and prognostic purposes in veterinary practice. Lectures cover the theories on which the tests are based and the relevance of laboratory results to the evaluation of animal health. Prerequisite: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180, BIOL 230, and CHEM 120 or CHEM 180 or permission of the instructor Co-requisite: VETS 210 or permission of the instructor (3: 3, 0)
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 230 Minimum Grade: C and (CHEM 120 Minimum Grade: C or CHEM 180 Minimum Grade: C )

VETS 210 - Clinical Lab Techniques (Lab)
Credits: 2.00
This course deals with the skills necessary to provide veterinarians and researchers with accurate information on clinical laboratory specimens. These specimens include blood, plasma, cells, urine and feces. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180, BIOL 230, and CHEM 120 or CHEM 180 or permission of the instructor C-requisites: VETS 205 or permission of the instructor (2: 0, 4)
Prerequisites: VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 170 Minimum Grade: C- or (VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C-) and BIOL 230 Minimum Grade: C- and (CHEM 120 Minimum Grade: C- or CHEM 180 Minimum Grade: C-) and VETS 205 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C-

VETS 211 - Humane Soc-Preventative Medicine & Nursing
Credits: 1.00
This is a practical experience course providing an additional opportunity to develop skills in the areas of preventative medicine and nursing, including safety, restraint, specimen collection, and laboratory and nursing procedures. The course is offered in cooperation with the Humane Society of Central Delaware County. Students must provide their own transportation. Pre-exposure rabies vaccine is highly recommended. Prerequisites: Completion of VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180, and VETS 210 with a C+ or higher and/or permission of the instructor
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 210 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C+

VETS 220 - Applied Research Animal Tech
Credits: 4.00
This is a lecture/laboratory course in advanced research animal techniques. Gnotobiotic methods, SPF facility operations, quality control procedures, experimental design, personnel and colony management, practical application of experimental methodology, computerized data analysis, and technical document preparation are among the topics presented. Prerequisites: VETS 160, with a grade of C+ or higher, VETS 180, VETS 205, and VETS 210 or permission of the instructor (latter two courses may be taken concurrently) Co-requisites: VETS 205 and VETS 210 (if not taken as prerequisites) (4: 3, 4) Fall
Prerequisites: VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C+ and VETS 210 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 205 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 221 - Breeding Colony Management
Credits: 4.00
This course incorporates the concepts of genetics, breeding regimes and Husbandry covered in Introduction to Research Animals Technology. Through a "hands on" approach, students will participate in a project to fill the needs of Veterinary Science Program for rats and guinea pigs. The class provides for students to learn the newest techniques barrier husbandry, microchip identification, aseptic preparation of materials along with computerized records and tracking systems. Problem solving, forecasting needs, and planning for goals in raising and maintaining animals in the Specific Pathogen Free Hygienic State will be practiced. Prerequisites: VETS 160 and permission of the instructor (4: 3, 3) Spring
Prerequisites: VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C+

VETS 230 - Farm Animal Nursing
Credits: 3.00
This lecture course familiarizes students with the practical aspects of veterinary nursing as they apply to farm animal species. Prerequisite: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180, and BIOL 230 or permission of the instructor Co-requisites: VETS 235 or permission of the instructor (3: 3, 0)
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and (VETS 170 Minimum Grade: C or (VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C) and BIOL 230

VETS 235 - Farm Animal Nursing Laboratory
Credits: 1.00
This course familiarizes students with proper handling and medication of farm animal species. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180, and BIOL 230 or permission of the instructor Co-requisite: VETS 230 or permission of the instructor
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and ( VETS 170 Minimum Grade: C or (VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C ) ) and BIOL 230

VETS 240 - Surgical Nursing & Anesthesia
Credits: 4.00
This lecture and laboratory course presents anesthetic agents and monitoring, fluid therapy, aseptic technique, surgical assisting, and care of the surgical patient. The dog and cat are utilized in the laboratory to aid the student is acquiring anesthesia and surgical nursing skills. Prerequisites: VETS120, VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 171, VETS 180 and BIOL 230 or permission of the instructor (4: 3, 3)
Prerequisites: VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 170 Minimum Grade: C- or (VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C-) and VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C- and BIOL 230 Minimum Grade: C- and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C-

VETS 241 - Advanced Surgical Nursing
Credits: 1.00 TO 3.00
This course is designed to afford the students the opportunity to enhance the skills and techniques they have learned in the Surgical Nursing and Anesthesia (VETS 240) Prerequisites: A grade of C+ or higher in VETS 240 or permission of the instructor
Prerequisites: VETS 240 Minimum Grade: C+

VETS 242 - Companion Animal Dentistry
Credits: 1.00

VETS 245 - Radiography
Credits: 2.00
Radiographic evaluation of veterinary patients is an indispensable component in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis of numerous animal diseases and injuries including various fractures of bones. Radiography is the recording on a special film of an image consisting of shadows formed by structures and objects in the path of the x-ray beam. This lecture and laboratory course prepares students to position animals for x-ray exposures of various parts of the body, process the exposed film in the dark room, and evaluate the results. The primary goal is to produce radiographs of diagnostic quality on the first attempt. The end product of these efforts, the radiograph, can be considered a piece of artwork in which the technician can take pride. Topics covered in both lecture and laboratory include the physics of x-ray photon production, film response and processing, radiation safety, positioning and exposure of animals, and use of contrast media. The use of diagnostic ultrasonography in veterinary medicine has become widely spread, many primary care veterinary practices are now equipped to perform the diagnostic procedure. The use of ultrasonography in conjunction with radiography provides excellent diagnostic imaging. Students in this course will learn the principles of ultrasonography and gain hands-on experience with the equipment involved. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, and VETS 180 or permission of the instructor (2: 1, 3)
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and ( VETS 170 Minimum Grade: C or VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C)

VETS 250 - Veterinary Clinical Management
Credits: 3.00
This is a business management course for Veterinary Science Technology students. It includes such topics as: record keeping; time and stress management; receptionist duties and dealing with difficult clients; both clinical and personal finance; human-animal bond; death and dying; career goals, resume writing and interviews. State and federal laws are also discussed regarding the veterinary profession, sexual harassment, Right to Know, O.S.H.A., prescription and O.T.C. drugs and various other legal forms and paperwork necessary in dealing with employees, employers and clients. Prerequisites: VETS 120, VETS 130, VETS 140, and VETS 200 (may also e taken concurrently) or permission of the instructor Co-requisites: VETS 200 (if not taken as a prerequisite) (3: 2, 2) Spring
Prerequisites: VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 200 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 255 - Veterinary Medical Nursing
Credits: 3.00
This lecture course covers pharmacology, vaccination, fluid therapy, nutritional support and specialized problems encountered with companion animals. Prerequisite: VETS 130, VETS 140, VETS 160, VETS 171, VETS 180, VETS 200 (may also be taken concurrently), BIOL 230, and CHEM 120 or CHEM 180 or permission of the instructor Co-requisites: VETS 200 (if not taken as a prerequisite) (3: 3, 0) Spring
Prerequisites: VETS 130 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 171 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 180 Minimum Grade: C and VETS 200 Minimum Grade: C VETS 120 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 270 - Applied Clinical Nutrition
Credits: 3.00
This is an elective course designed to introduce students to applied clinical nutrition. The course covers basic nutrition for both ruminant and simple stomach animals. Students learn how nutrition affects the animal patient and causes or impacts animal conditions. The laboratories and recitation periods are used to instruct students how to calculate animal nutrition requirements and feeding programs Guest speakers from pet food companies and other nutritional professional will be invited to address students Prerequisites: VETS 140 (3: 2, 2) Fall
Prerequisites: VETS 140 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 280 - Applied Primatology
Credits: 2.00
This elective course provides an introduction to the biology, husbandry and health care of non-human primates used in biomedical research. Students receive hands-on experience in catching and restraining monkeys, administering drugs and compounds, and collecting samples from them. The necessary skills in handling Old World monkeys in a laboratory setting are reviewed. Prerequisites: Lab Animal Option, VETS 130, VETS 160, and/or permission of the instructor (2: 1.5, 2)
Prerequisites: VETS 160 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 281 - Primatology II
Credits: 2.00
This course assumes that students have skills and knowledge gained from Applied Primatology and want to build upon them by continuing to work with the monkeys in the Farnsworth Hall colony. Much of the time is spent in the colony working in the areas of husbandry, health care, environmental enrichment, the promotion of the psychological well being and bio-methodology with lab monkeys in single-caging, pair-caging and gang-caging situations. Record-keeping, behavioral observations, literature reviews and report writing are involved in this course. Prerequisites: Lab Animal option, VETS 280 (may also be taken as a co-requisite) or permission of the instructor Co-requisite: VETS 280 (may also be taken as a prerequisite) (2: 1, 2)
Prerequisites: VETS 280 Minimum Grade: C

VETS 290 - Special Problems
Credits: 1.00 TO 3.00
Students learn through completion of a selected project. This elective course includes individualized study in veterinary science under supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (1-3: 0, 0)