VET 125 - *Laboratory Animal Care

This course includes physiology, pathology and husbandry of animals commonly encountered among research facilities and companion animal markets will be the focus of this course. Classroom lecture will accompany laboratory sessions designed to acquaint the student with restraint techniques, sampling methods, common medical issues and diagnostic procedures unique to these animals. Small rodents, lagomorphs, birds and reptiles are typically used.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor. Course may be offered through TN eCampus.

PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of C or higher and admission to the program
COREQUISITES: VET 125L
Hours: Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

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