Major

Study of principles and practices of clinical pathology as they relate to responsibilities of veterinary medical technicians. Includes hematological techniques, fecal and urine examination, blood chemistries, serologic testing, vaginal smears and semen evaluation. Three hours lecture; three hours lab.  Prerequisite: VMT 213.

The essential clinical tasks related to handling, care and treatment of large animals and radiographic examination of both large and small animals, with emphasis on radiation safety and methods of obtaining high-quality diagnostic radiographs. Mandatory barn assignments and animal care outside of class. Three hours lecture; three hours lab.  Prerequisites: VMT 213 and VMT 216.

Study of animal diseases with emphasis on disease control, zoonoses, client education and nutritional support of diseased animals. Prerequisite: VMT 216.

Study of the normal structures and functions of the animal body. Species studied will include the dog, cat, horse, cow, sheep, goat and pig. Four hours lecture; two hours lab.  Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 110 and CHM 101 or CHM 103.

Designed to acquaint the student with the essential clinical tasks related to handling, care and treatment of small animals and laboratory animals. Kennel assignments and animal care outside of class are mandatory. Prerequisite: 115. Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.

Study of various life cycles of animal parasites as they apply to an understanding of parasitic control clinically. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 110.

Overview of the field of veterinary medicine, including ethical jurisprudence and medical terminology. Topics include: breeds, reproduction, genetics, nutrition and management of dogs, cats, horses and livestock species. Kennel assignments and animal care outside of class are mandatory. Three hours lecture; two hours lab.

Study of ethical issues that arise in business and the professions. Covers rational methods that can be devised for adjudicating disputes concerning such issues as corporate rights, responsibilities, environmental impact, consumer rights and the moral status of corporations. ETH

Interplay between private persons, their beliefs and values and the larger community with its customs and laws. Topics include individualistic versus community values; the influences of individuals on public policy; strategies of resistance, nonviolence, civil disobedience and political activism; ethical and legal issues in regulating variant behavior, high-risk activities and victimless crimes; privacy, civil rights, civic responsibilities and related issues; minority protections; church state relations; role of personal beliefs in the public arena and schools. CC, CD, ETH

Discusses international trade, foreign exchange, international capital movements, tariffs and restrictive trade practices, trade agreements and international monetary agencies. Prerequisites: ECO 101 and ECO 102.