Course Descriptions

VETS 310 - Disaster Preparedness: Animals

1. Describe how incident management occurs at multiple levels
2. Understand benefits of using ICS
3. Understand aspects of disaster response for varied hazards
4. Develop an emergency management plan for household pets, livestock and equine.

VETS 312 - Food Safety and Zoonotic Diseases

1. Assess the public health disease burden of key foodborne diseases
2. Identify major foodborne pathogens including clinical presentations, points of entry into the food chain, and approaches to prevention
3. Explain application of HAACP programs in food safety
4. Understand the contributions of chain of transport to overall food safety
5. Describe the route(s) of transmission of major zoonotic diseases
6. Cite prevention and control methods for major zoonotic diseases

VETS 314 - Introduction to One Health

1. Understand the importance and significance of One Health
2. Understand zoonotic diseases and environmental pressures that can lead to a global pandemic
3. Describe causes and consequences of antibiotic resistance in relation to One Health
4. Describe multiple methods of disease surveillance and their applications
5. Cite multiple real life examples of One Health and learn to see how the triad is interdependent

VETS 316 - Oncology and Pain Management

 

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. The student will understand the basic biology of cancer and neurobiology of pain pathways
2. The student will be able to understand and participate in clinical procedures associated with cancer diagnosis
3. The student will understand different imaging tools and procedures used in veterinary medicine
4. The student will understand about the preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic drugs and will be able to perform calculations involving these drugs
5. The student will understand varying cancer treatment options and how they are used in different species
6. The student will be able to assess pain in veterinary patients
7. The student will understand the different types of pain including neuropathic, visceral, and cancer-caused
8. The student will understand analgesic medications and be able to perform calculations for their administration
9. The student will understand about the care of cancer patients and painful patients including universal precautions when caring for oncology patients
10. The student will understand alternative treatment options for cancer and pain
11. The student will understand the multimodal and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer and pain management
12. The student will understand the role of the veterinary technician in client education and communication
13. The student will understand about “compassion fatigue” and stress in the workplace

VETS 340 - Veterinary Facility Management

1. Understand the different roles of the veterinary staff and their responsibilities with office policies and procedures

2. Identify the needs of the veterinary facility to maintain safety, maintenance of equipment, inventory, controlled substances and federal/state inspection

3. Apply interpersonal communication skills in the veterinary setting

4.  Identify and apply strategies to combat stress and compassion fatigue encountered in the veterinary field

5. Demonstrate the understanding of veterinary ethics and legal issues

6.  Demonstrate the understanding of veterinary facilities management including infrastructure, contracts, quality control and implementation of protocols and procedures

VETS 347 - Study Abroad South Africa

1. Understand the unique concepts of wildlife management in southern Africa through application of ecologically sustainable principles.
2. Understand the role which humans play in conservation, as a result of reaping the benefits of their input and protection of nature and tapping in on the tourism industry.
3. Become knowledgeable of the huge pressures on the natural environment by both humans and wildlife through population dynamics and industry.
4. Acquire hands-on knowledge of the natural surroundings, animal behavior, signs of the wild and survival skills in harsh environments of southern Africa.
5. Understand the effects of diseases in free roaming wildlife and how to monitor these and prevent the spread by using ecological principles and fences.
6. Be able to assist in the capture of wildlife by understanding the pharmacological functioning of a variety of capture drugs and tranquilizers.
7. Know how to handle and care for various wild animals in a captive, quarantine and or rehabilitation facility.
8. Develop skills working with community owned animals to help provide routine veterinary health care.

VETS 411 - Preventative & Shelter Medicine

1. The student will be able to perform physical exams, venipunctures, injections, and other oral and topical medication techniques with improved confidence.
2. The student will understand common small animal medical conditions, diseases, and preventive medicine protocols.
3. The student will be able to perform common diagnostic tests including serology, complete blood cell counts, serum chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and cytology.
4. The student will understand about vaccination, protocols, administration, and their application to animals based on risk assessment.

VETS 422 - Breeding Colony Mgt & Disease

1. Successfully operate as breeding colony technicians to care for and ensure future of rodent colonies
2. Understand the need for regulatory consult as it applies to rodent breeding colony care and operation
3. Successfully carry out the husbandry and care needed to keep animals healthy and cared for
4. Plan logistics and anticipate colony needs based on biological data for each species housed
5. Decipher best breeding scheme for animals housed and anticipated colony growth
6. Under minimal supervision, administer forms for temporary and permanent identification methods to colony animals
7. Establish and maintain breeder paperwork and record management system
8. Perform breeder specific documentation on breeder records and cage cards
9. Choose the appropriate genetic\breeding technologies and understand their use\need in different situations
10. Identify colony needs and make logical suggestions for improvement
11. Collect and analyze vaginal cytology samples to assist with timed-matings
12. Able to assess animal health, create differential diagnosis list, and work through available resources to identify and eliminate pathogens within the colony
13. Carry out necessary colony health monitoring procedures, through the use of sentinels. Rotate sentinel animals, collect samples at required intervals and interpret results.

VETS 430 - Advanced Farm Animal Nursing and Disease

1. Students will be able to recognize and describe the etiology and clinical signs associated with infectious diseases. They will be able to describe both treatment and preventative protocols to designed to prevent the spread of disease throughout a herd or population.
2. Students will be able to describe the different kinds of tests used to prevent and manage these diseases. The will be able to describe and demonstrate sample handing and test submission.
3. Students will be able to describe the appropriate anesthesia techniques for specific situations, both in the field and in clinic, as well as how to calculate, draw up and administer the necessary drugs and medications.
4. Students will be able to describe how to asses, stabilize and manage emergency patients as well as demonstrate proficiency in administering specific treatments (ie fluid therapy, fracture stabilization, wound care and pain management).
5. Students will be able to demonstrate common management and treatment procedures including the placing of an IV catheter, administering fluids and medications, bandaging and splinting techniques

VETS 441 - Advanced Surgical Nursing and Anesthesia

Description of Group Project component:

Through this course, students will engage with local humane organizations to determine their needs in regards to medical and surgical services for dogs and cats.  A student driven project will assess those needs and organize a service project (spay/neuter clinic) to provide needed community service.  The capstone of this course will be to successfully facilitate and execute a service project assisting the community organizations in regards to the above consultations.  The students will then present their experience to fellow students and the campus community.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to administer anesthetic-related drugs by injection, mask, induction chamber or endotracheal tube; place endotracheal tubes in patients when appropriate; utilize clinical signs and appropriate equipment to monitor patient status in all stages of anesthetic procedures; evaluate patient and implement and evaluate pain management protocols; recognize and respond appropriately to patients in compromised states; perform appropriate resuscitation procedures as needed.
2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to maintain and operate anesthetic delivery and monitoring equipment at an advanced level of understanding
3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in identifying standard soft tissue and orthopedic surgical instruments and knowledge of common procedures
4. Given the characteristics of the patient and the surgical procedure to be performed, the veterinary technician student will use medical records and patient identification methods to assure that the patient and scheduled procedures are correct.
5. Given the characteristics of the patient and the surgical procedure to be performed, the veterinary technician student will:
   1. Identify the appropriate area of hair to be removed and select appropriate methods to reduce microbial flora on the skin in the area of surgical site in order to decrease the chance of surgical wound contamination.
   2. Understand and utilize appropriate aseptic techniques to assist operative personnel in order to provide maximum safety and benefit to the patient.
   3. Assure that anesthetic and post-operative pain management protocols are appropriate to provide maximum safety and benefit to the patient.
   4. Understand and administer the appropriate methods of post-operative care to assure maximum safety and benefit to the patient.
   5. Properly select, wrap and sterilize appropriate instruments and supplies and prepare and maintain the surgical environment to ensure maximum safety and benefit to the patient.

VETS 442 - Advanced Companion Animal Dentistry

1. Student will understand the veterinary anatomy of companion animals and equines as well as normal and abnormal presentations of dental disease in companion animals
2. Student will interact with their team while anesthetizing a companion animal and performing a complete dental prophylaxis
3. Student will describe the structure of teeth and supporting tissues
4. The student will be able to correctly identify, number and chart companion animal teeth. 
5. The student will perform dental radiography on skull models and live animals as medically indicated
6. Student will be able to perform an oral exam  and estimate the severity of oral disease on an awake canine and feline patient
7. The student will be able to describe the purpose and basic procedure for regional anesthesia blocks
8. The student will be describe and discuss possible abnormalities of the tooth, malocclusions and oral medical diseases
9. The student will be able to describe indications for periodontal surgery and described commonly performed endodontic procedures
10. The student will be able to educate clients on good at-home dental care (teeth brushing) as well as why good dental care and prophylaxis are important

VETS 450 - Veterinary Technology Internship

Students must successfully complete the above prerequisite courses and be in good academic standing in order to be eligible to participate in an Internship.

Restriction(s): Major restricted

Corequisite(s): None

The internship is designed to involve the students in the daily activities that are encountered in a veterinary practice, animal research facility, or other allied animal health facility. A minimum of 600 hours of participation in a position relating to veterinary technology in a faculty- approved facility is required.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Understand the day to day requirements of professionals working in their field of interest.
2. Demonstrate specific skills associated with successful employment in the Veterinary Professional field of their Internship.
3. Reflect and report on their Internship using skills associated with professional written and oral communication.

VETS 460 - Applied Research Animal Technology

Description of Group Project component: Students in this course will work together to ensure the proper care of animals housed within the barrier and equipment is calibrated\functioning properly.

 

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Successfully identify the equipment, facilities and personnel needed for implementation and operation of a gnotobiotic barrier facility
2. Co-author working SOPs, policies and records for gnotobiotic equipment\processes
3. Proficiency in proper isolator use and maintenance
4. Successfully carry out the husbandry and care needed to keep animals healthy and cared for
5. Discuss the physiological differences and any specialized care needed or rodents of differing microbiological statuses
6. Discuss the importance of animals with different microbiological statuses as it applies to the advancement of biomedical research
7. Under minimal supervision, successfully prepare for and perform a rodent surgery adhering to strict aseptic protocols
8. Ensure teamwork is completed by established deadlines. Assist underclassmen with introductory rodent techniques
9. Discuss the importance of quality control and the steps necessary to establish and maintain a RODAC system for a lab animal vivarium
10. Proficiency in the creation of study-related documents, collection and analysis of data, and reporting findings
11. Identify and interpret equipment maintenance needs. Proficiency in calibration\validation techniques
12. Able to calculate per-diems and show familiarity with the grant process
13. Able to successfully carry out more advanced techniques\procedures on rodent species

VETS 465 - Research and Regulations

1. Discuss the background of biomedical research and its importance in scientific\medical advancement
2. Comfort with regulations and using them as a reliable, accessible resource
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the different mandates and important distinguishing factors
4. Show working knowledge of the AWA regulation and what it covers
5. Discuss regulations specific to federally funded research institutions
6. Understand the grant-funding process and demonstrate the ability to access and fill out a grant application
7. Show an in-depth understanding for the primary guidelines used in biomedical research
8. Successfully assess animal health, consult humane endpoints and select the most appropriate method of euthanasia based on AVMA recommendations
9. Operate in compliance with guidelines and regulations and be able to identify and report issues
10. Discuss the role of bioethics in regards to animal welfare
11. Show working knowledge of the history of animal welfare and the development of the IACUC
12. Discuss the importance of the IACUC and its role in ensuring animal welfare and regulatory compliance
13. Working knowledge of the facility inspection process and the classification of compliance issues
14. Proficiency in the creation of animal-welfare documents

VETS 481 - Applied Primatology

1. Confidently discuss primate classification and distinguishing characteristics
2. Discuss primate biology and examples of biomedical advancements through the use of primates
3. Discuss common primate diseases in regards to clinical signs, zoonotic potential and possible treatments
4. Understand the risks involved in working with primates and methods to prevent exposure\maintain a safe primate area
5. Demonstrate where to access regulatory information and understand what is mandated
6. Successfully carry out the husbandry and care needed to keep animals healthy and cared for
7. Show proficiency in cage transfer and restraint techniques
8. Collect medical\health-related data with minimal supervision
9. Successfully give injections, place catheters and administer drugs\medications as directed
10. Collect, analyze and interpret samples collected from the colony to assess animal health
11. Administer TB test and have working knowledge of test analysis\interpretation
12. Anesthetize, collect dental radiographs and perform dental prophylaxis as directed
13. Collect and analyze vaginal cytology
14. Make and portion species-specific enrichment for daily foraging and mental stimulation
15. Identify individual animal needs, implement ideas for behavioral modification and assess for improvement
16. Comfortable accessing and operating under institutional guidelines
17. Proper use of laser and administration of therapy as directed

VETS 496 - Advanced Study in Veterinary Science Technology - upper division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

WDWK 110 - Basic Woodworking Theory

1. Develop the discernment necessary to safely operate the hand and power tools used in a woodworking shop and be able to explain the safe operation of these tools.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the need for everyday care and maintenance of each tool.
3. Carry out the necessary maintenance and adjustment so tools run accurately and safely.
4. Recognize and explain the need for jigs to make operations safer and more accurate.
5. Demonstrate understanding of how basic operations are performed on each tool and be familiar with some of the more complicated ones which may be needed in the future.

WDWK 120 - Basic Woodworking Lab

1. Demonstrate the safe operation of the hand and power tools used in a woodworking shop.
2. Provide everyday care and maintenance of each tool.
3. Carry out the necessary maintenance and adjustments so each tool operates accurately and safely.
4. Design and build jigs or accessories to meet a specific need to ensure that all pieces produced are the same.
5. Perform basic operations on each tool as well as some of the more complicated ones they may need in the future.

WDWK 130 - Design & Joinery

1. Students use Lecture Hours: to study techniques and terminology associated with woodworking joinery
2. Students have a knowledge of using computer software to develop shop drawings in woodworking applications
3. Students use and understand proper use of woodworking hand tools in execution of woodworking projects with technically joinery techniques.

WDWK 140 - Woodcarving

1. The student will demonstrate the use of basic woodcarving tools showing proficiency in proper tool selection and correct identification of each tool.
2. The student will recognize the relationship between wood grain and specific carving cuts and correctly demonstrate the cuts.
3. The student will demonstrate the ability to accurately lay out complex shapes.
4. Students will demonstrate their learned sharpening and honing skills and discuss advantages/disadvantages of different sharpening techniques including types of stones and strops utilized.
5. Students will identify and demonstrate proper sequence of carving steps.
6. Students will display improvement in carving skills by completing projects utilizing the principals of chip carving, relief carving and carving in the round.
7. The student will be able to discuss, orally and/or written, select woodcarving styles, techniques and notable woodcarvers throughout history.

WDWK 145 - Decorative Techniques

1. The student will demonstrate the effective use of Vetric software showing proficiency in layout and toolpathing.
2. The student will understand how to properly veneer both edge and face of a flat panel.
3. The student will be able to produce an acceptable hand applied finish.

WDWK 210 - Cabinet Construction Theory

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the materials used in cabinetmaking.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the different styles of furniture.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of design and development of cabinets and furniture.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the industry, from raw materials to finished products.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the materials, equipment and processes involved in finishing.

WDWK 220 - Cabinet Construction Lab

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the materials used in cabinetmaking.
2. Development of the skills necessary to safely operate power tools used for cabinet construction.
3. Develop the skills to work successfully as part of a team in building projects.
4. Development of the skills necessary for furniture finishing.
5. Construction of a cabinet or furniture project based upon the plans developed by each individual student.
6. Record keeping necessary to analyze labor costs in cabinet construction
7. Understanding the responsibilities of self-motivation.

WDWK 230 - Residential Millwork

1. Students use Lecture Hours to study techniques and terminology associated with residential millwork
2. Students have a knowledge of using computer software to develop shop drawings in millwork applications
3. Students use and understand proper use of power tools as well as hand tools in execution of millwork projects with technical techniques.

WDWK 296 - Advanced Study in Woodworking - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

WELD 100 - Fundamentals of Welding

1. Apply principles of the oxy/ fuel process in order to cut, join, and shape steel.
2. Operate inert oxy/fuel equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
3. Apply principles of S.M.A.W. in order to join various metals to meet A.W.S. standards.
4. Demonstrate the operation of S.M.A.W. equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
5. Identify the proper filler metal for a given process.

WELD 115 - Shielded Metal ArcWeld 1

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of shielded metal arc welding.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles required to produce acceptable welds in all positions according to A.W.S standards.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for S.M.A.W. and oxy/fuel equipment.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and its properties.

WELD 125 - Gas Tungsten Flux Cored I

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of GTAW and GMAWwelding.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles required to produce acceptable welds in all positions according to A.W.S. standards.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for GMAW, GTAW and oxyfuel equipment.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and their properties.

WELD 130 - Welding Metallurgy and Testing

1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret characteristics of common commercial metals from the results of mechanical and physical testing using correct metallurgical terminology.
2. Be able to identify carbon and alloy steels based on their elemental composition, heat treatment and cold worked properties, and describe their commercial application.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify non-ferrous metals, their alloying elements and their uses in the welding industry.
4. Describe various destructive and non-destructive tests on commercial metals and analyze the results.
5. Explain the hardening, tempering and weldability of commercial metals.

WELD 140 - Blueprint Reading 1

1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical information used on industrial working and assembly drawings.
2. Demonstrate the ability to prepare orthographic, isometric and oblique drawings.
3. Be able to prepare a bill of materials from an industry drawing.
4. Interpret and prepare basic welding symbols.

WELD 145 - Blueprint Reading 2

1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and prepare advanced orthographic projections.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of sections and prepare full and half section projections.
3. Interpret, prepare and design advanced welding joints and symbols.

WELD 155 - Shielded Metal / Flux Cored Arc

1. Understand the theory and operation of shielded metal/ flux cored arc welding for advanced techniques.
2. Operate arc welding equipment to produce quality advanced multi-pass groove and fillet welds.
3. Identify all major weld joints and weld sizes.
4. Adjust and control shielded/ flux cored arc welding equipment to produce a desired weld outcome.

WELD 165 - Gas Tungsten Flux - Cored II

1. Understand the theory and operation of shielded metal/ flux cored arc welding for advanced techniques.
2. Operate arc welding equipment to produce quality advanced multi-pass groove and fillet welds.
3. Identify all major weld joints and weld sizes.
4. Adjust and control shielded/ flux cored arc welding equipment to produce a desired weld outcome.

WELD 170 - Qualification and Inspection

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the A.W.S., A.S.M.E., and A.P.I. welding codes and their qualification procedures for weld certification.
2. Describe and demonstrate destructive weld testing procedures.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic Non- Destructive testing methods in liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual inspection.
4. Prepare and complete welding procedure specifications according to industry standards.

WELD 191 - Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify tools and materials used in sheet metal design.
2. Identify types of fasteners and joining methods used in the sheet metal industry.
3. Demonstrate the ability to form patterns using several layout techniques.
4. Work within a group and develop a shop layout to successful run a fabrication shop.

WELD 225 - Gas Tungsten/ Flux Cored III

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of inert gas welding for the production of advanced welds.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of flux cored welding for the production of advanced welds.
3. Demonstrate knowledge to troubleshoot inert gas welding equipment accordingly to produce industry specified weld outcomes.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and its properties.
5. Operate all inert gas welding equipment to produce acceptable welds on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in a variety of position

WELD 235 - Industrial/ Ornamental Fabrication

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of interpreting an engineering drawing.
2. Demonstrate the theory of layout used in welding fabrication. Demonstrate the knowledge to properly use fabrication tools.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of welding and cutting equipment according to the prescribed safety standards.

WELD 245 - MetalSculpture Studio 1

1. Demonstrate the knowledge to identify different base metals used in a welded sculpture.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and theory of the welding processes used in the fabrication of metal sculptures.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge to identify proper filler metals use to produce a sculpture.
4. Identify the conceptual and production phases involved in producing a welded sculpture.

WELD 265 - Gas Tungsten/Flux-Cored IV

1. Understand the theory and operation of inert gas welding for the production of advanced welds according to industry standards.
2. Demonstrate the ability to operate various inert gas welding equipment to produce acceptable welds on stainless steels and non-ferrous metals in all positions.
3. Adjust and control inert gas welding equipment to produce desired weld outcome on piping and tubing of different alloys.
4. Prepare and fit-up piping correctly according to a specific code.

WELD 275 - Industrial/Ornamental Fabrication II

1. Perform and design a project using little or no supervision.
2. Demonstrate the techniques to control distortion in a weldment.
3. Replicate a part or structure using the proper fabrication tools.
4. Demonstrate the use of jigs, fixtures and positioners used in metal fabrication.
5. Demonstrate the ability to layout and fabricate stairs correctly according to local codes.

WELD 285 - Metal Sculpture Studio II

1. Demonstrate advanced finishing techniques used in a welded metal sculpture.
2. Design and develop a welded sculpture to present to a jury of peers using references, photographs and other media.
3. Develop a portfolio unique to the individuals style and vision.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of structural and static considerations for larger works.

WELD 295 - Welding Certification

1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret, prepare, and assemble components for a welding qualification performance test.
2. Demonstrate repeatable ability to complete a welding certification test assembly to completion according to the A.W.S. and N.Y.S.D.O.T.code.
3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the various discontinuities and flaws which affect welding quality and test results.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., and G.T.A.W. processes in performing a welding qualification test.

WELD 296 - Advanced Study in Welding - lower division

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.