• Course Sequence:

    VETERINARY SCIENCE (2 YEAR PROGRAM)
    89712200 *ANIMAL SCIENCE 1A (10-12)
    ^89710400 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1B (10-12)
    ^89711900 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1C (10-12)
       
    89712300 *ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE (11) SCIENCE CREDIT
    ^89715100 *AG PROJECT BASED RESEARCH (11)
      IBC: Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science
       
    89712100 *$VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS (12)
       
    89712900 *$PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY MEDICINE 1 (12)
      IBC: Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Level 1

     

    Course Description:

    89712200 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1A (Livestock Production), 1 credit

    Animal Science will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. (Must sign up simultaneously for Animal Science 1A, 1B and 1C). *Fees may be required **Recommended prerequisite for Vet Tech Program

    89710400 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1B (Small Animal Management), .5 credit

    Animal Science will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. (Must sign up simultaneously for Animal Science 1A, 1B and 1C). *Fees may be required **Recommended prerequisite for Vet Tech Program

    89711900 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1C (Equine Science) .5 credit

    Animal Science will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. (Must sign up simultaneously for Animal Science 1A, 1B and 1C). *Fees may be required 

    89712300 ADVANCE ANIMAL SCIENCE, 1 credit

    This course is designed to introduce all students at the high school level to the fundamentals of veterinary science, measures to control diseases in animals, and the impact of toxins and poisons on animal health. The students will explore the history of veterinary science and the skills and requirements for a successful career in the veterinary industry. They will also explore the physiology and anatomy of animals, learn how to evaluate animal health and determine effective treatments for infectious and noninfectious diseases in animals. (Must sign up simultaneously for AG project-based research). 200 hours of the Vet Tech program will be earned towards the certification during this class. *Program fees may apply **Attire: Scrubs, closed toed shoes ***Counts as science credit 

    89715100 AG PROJECT BASED RESEARCH, 1 credit

    This course is designed to introduce all students at the high school level to the fundamentals of veterinary science, measures to control diseases in animals, and the impact of toxins and poisons on animal health. The students will explore the history of veterinary science and the skills and requirements for a successful career in the veterinary industry. They will also explore the physiology and anatomy of animals, learn how to evaluate animal health and determine effective treatments for infectious and noninfectious diseases in animals. (Must sign up simultaneously for Advanced Animal Science). *Program fees may apply **Attire: Scrubs, closed-toed shoes

    Prerequisite: Animal Science 1 

    89712100 VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, 2 credits

    Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. *Fees required

    Prequisite: Advanced Animal Science and Ag Project Based Research

    89712900 PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY MEDICINE 1, 2 credits

    Practicum in Vet Med 1 is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. Students will be expected to start Practicum in Vet Med 1 with 300 hours earned in previous Vet Tech courses. *Program fees may apply **Attire: Scrubs, closed-toed shoes ***Students must provide transportation to and from the practicum site.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Animal Science, Ag Project Based Research and Vet Med Applications