VETT 210 Animal Diseases

This theory course is designed to familiarize students with common diseases of all domestic species including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, cattle, and small ruminants. Emphasis is on modes of transmission, prevention, herd health management, and client education. Prerequisite: VETT 105 with a C or better.

Credits

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

VETT 210Animal Diseases

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I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This theory course is designed to familiarize students with common diseases of all domestic species including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, cattle, and small ruminants. Emphasis is on modes of transmission, prevention, herd health management, and client education. Prerequisite: VETT 105 with a C or better.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Recognize and describe the disease processes that affect common species including: canine, feline, equine and bovine   
  • Recognize and describe the disease processes that affect the following systems: skeletal/muscle, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital, immune, nervous, endocrine and reproductive.   
  • Complete AVMA Essential Skills: N57-N59, EXO24.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies