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Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2017-2018
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  Apr 24, 2024
 
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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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    SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.54 12




    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.52 12




    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction


    Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2336 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.58 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course focuses on discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction. Students will examine and participate in the group process to achieve a better understanding of group dynamics in different environments.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.56 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    The course covers the principles of argumentation and debate, analysis and discussion of current public questions, briefing, inductive and deductive reasoning, strategy, refutation, and rebuttal in debates.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.59 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation


    Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2370 

    This course focuses on theories and techniques in analyzing and interpreting literature. Students will participate in the analysis and oral presentation of various literary forms.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 23.1001.57 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    TECM 1303 - Technical Calculations


    Specific mathematical calculations required by business and industry. Includes whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 27.0301


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: Yes
  
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    VTHT 1109 - Veterinary Nutrition


    Prerequisites: BIOL 1308 , ENGL 1301  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients, their sources and functions. Integration of concepts including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-2)

    CIP: 51.0808


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    VTHT 1313 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology


    Special Program Tuition: $150
    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    VTHT 1341 - Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance


    Special Program Tuition: $150
    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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    VTHT 2321 - Veterinary Parasitology


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

    Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-4)

    CIP: 51.0808


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
  
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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 0410
    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


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: No
    SPC: No
 

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