Veterinary Technology Program

3 Units
(CAN AG6) Degree Appropriate, CSU,UC
54 hours lecture.
Fundamental problems and essential concepts of animal production. Includes the study of the types of domestic animals and their utilization by humans.

3 Units
(CAN AG 12) Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54 hours lecture.
Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals, including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and compiling of rations.

3 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Methods of proper handling for large and small animals, including chemical and physical techniques of restraint.

3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
The science of animal breeding, including fundamentals of inheritance, reproduction and breeding systems for domestic animals. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation and current topics in reproductive biotechnology will also be included.

3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Includes veterinary hospital records, client relations, medical terminology, filing of governmental reports, legal responsibilities of animal health technicians and application of veterinary medical ethics.

4 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Prerequisite: AGLI 95 and formal admittance to the Registered Veterinary Technology program
Animal examination for health and disease conditions in the animal hospital, including sanitation, administration of medicine, emergency treatment, therapeutic techniques, dental prophylaxis, venipuncture, electrocardiology, application of casts, splints and other appliances. Includes diseases, their causes and effects, and immunology of animals.

4 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Prerequisite: AGHE 60
Surgical preparation, surgical assistance, post-operative care, administration and monitor anesthesia, dentistry, CPR, sterilization and the maintenance of a sterile environment.

4 Units
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
Prerequisite: AGLI 95
Introduces students to the expansive field of clinical pathology. Topics include hematology, clinical chemistries, internal parasites, immunology and serology.

4 Units
Spring Semester Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
Prerequisite: AGLI 95
Introduces students to the expansive field of clinical pathology.Topics include bacteriology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, external parasites and cytology.

3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
Prerequisite: Formal admittance to Advanced Class Status in the Registered Veterinary Technology Program, and completion of MATH 51 or MATH 51B or AGAG91
Basic concepts in pharmacological chemistry. Pharmaceuticals and biologics commonly used in the maintenance of animal health. Includes generic terminology, abbreviations for prescriptions, labeling requirements, state and federal laws, classification of materials, weights and measures, drug dosage flow rates, pharmacological mathematics and the metric system, side effects and drug interactions.

2 Units
18 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Prerequisite: AGLI 95 and formal admittance to the Registered Veterinary Technology Program
Basic concepts and skills of veterinary positioning of canine, feline, avian, reptilian species, and livestock for radiography; processing of the radiograph; radiation safety; basic technique and instrumentation; contrast radiography and ultrasound imaging. Emphasizes performance of x-ray procedures for the veterinary practitioner.

3 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Laboratory animal medicine, care and procedures, rules and regulations governing laboratory animals.

1 Unit
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
75 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Formal admittance and enrollment in the Registered Veterinary Technology Program. Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice.

2 Units
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
150 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Formal admittance and enrollment in the Registered Veterinary Technology Program. Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice.

1 Unit
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate
54 hours lab.
Fall field study course in the collection, handling, and analysis of feces, urine, and blood samples of pet and domestic animals. Practical experience in applied clinical procedures and techniques, including treatments and minor surgical procedures with domestic farm animals. Experiences with animals will vary due to seasonal changes and different husbandry practices during fall and spring.

1 Unit
Spring Semester Degree Appropriate
54 hours lab.
Spring field study course in the collection, handling and analysis of feces, urine and blood samples of pet and domestic animals. Practical experience in applied clinical procedure and techniques, including treatments and minor surgical procedures with school domestic farm animals. Experiences with animals will vary due to seasonal changes and different husbandry practices during fall and spring.

1 Unit
18 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Prerequisite: Completion of the Registered Veterinary Technology program or consent of instructor.
Group study course designed to help students with success on their national and state registration examinations. Course includes exposure to the types of questions encountered in registration examinations, question analysis strategies, and review of important anatomical, physiological, and nursing concepts.

4 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Anatomy of domestic animals including body structures and systems, comparing domestic animals commonly found in the veterinary medical industry.

3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
Prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting domestic animals, including basic disease concepts, transmission of infectious diseases, principles of sanitation and fundamentals of immunology.

2 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Prerequisite: AGLI 95
Physiology of domestic animals with emphasis on the function of
internal organs and body systems. Designed for the second year
Registered Veterinary Technology student in preparation for the state
board examination.