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Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2015-2016
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  Apr 27, 2024
 
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Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2015-2016 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours:  (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:

  • The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
  • The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
  • The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.

Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.

 
  
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    VTHT 1125 - Pharmacological Calculations


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 , BIOL 1308  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Skill development in calculating drug dosages.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1203 - Canine and Feline Care and Husbandry


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 BIOL 1308  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Introduction to common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1205 - Veterinary Medical Terminology


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 , BIOL 1308  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of veterinary terms.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1209 - Veterinary Nutrition


    Prerequisites: SPCH 1311 , SPCH 1315 , SPCH 1318  or SPCH 1321 ; ITSC 1301 , ITSC 1309  or COSC 1301 ; ENGL 1301 ; BIOL 1406  or BIOL 1413 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    Fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients and their sources and functions. Integration of concepts including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1217 - Veterinary Office Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1341 , VTHT 2217 , VTHT 2205 , VTHT 2331  

    Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1249 - Veterinary Pharmacology


    Prerequisites: VTHT 2301 , VTHT 2213 , VTHT 2321 , VTHT 2323  

    Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1301 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 , BIOL 1308  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1313 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 , BIOL 1308  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1341 - Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1249  and VTHT 2366  

    In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 1345 - Veterinary Radiology


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1341 , VTHT 2217 , VTHT 2205  , VTHT 2331  

    Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2205 - Equine Clinical Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1249 , VTHT 2366  

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2209 - Food Animal Clinical Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1341 , VTHT 2217 , VTHT 2205 , VTHT 2331  

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of food producing animals in clinical setting. Review of common diseases of food producing animals. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2213 - Lab Animal Clinical Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1203 , VTHT 1205 , VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1301 , VTHT 1313  

    Survey of feeding, management practices, and care of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of laboratory animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2217 - Exotic Animal Clinical Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1249  and VTHT 2366  

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of exotic animals in a clinical or zoological setting. Review of common diseases of exotic animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2301 - Canine and Feline Clinical Management


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1203 , VTHT 1205 VTHT 1301 , VTHT 1313  

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
  
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    VTHT 2323 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology I


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1203 , VTHT 1205 , VTHT 1301 , VTHT 1313  

    In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2331 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II


    Prerequisites: VTHT 1249  and VTHT 2366  

    In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis on laboratory procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


  
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    VTHT 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Veterinarian Assistant/Animal Health Technician


    Prerequisites: VTHT 2301 , VTHT 2313 , VTHT 2321 , and VTHT 2323 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310 
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Professional Liability Required.

    Semester Hours: (3-0-21)

    CIP: 51.0808


 

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