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SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SOC 110 - CCN
Course Description
An introduction to sociology – the study of society and human interaction. Includes the systematic study of social phenomena, developing one’s “sociological imagination,” and exploring human relationships in a rapidly changing world.
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SOC& 201 Social Problems (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SOC 230 - CCN
Course Description
A critical review of socioculturally defined problems facing our world on a micro and macro level.
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SPAN& 121 Spanish I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SPAN 101 - CCN
Course Description
A first-year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand Spanish.
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SPAN& 122 Spanish II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SPAN 102 - CCN
Prerequisite SPAN& 121 grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
Course Description
Second quarter of first-year Spanish stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding Spanish.
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SPAN& 123 Spanish III (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SPAN 103 - CCN
Prerequisite SPAN& 122 grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
Course Description
A continuation of first-year Spanish stressing speaking, writing, reading and understanding Spanish.
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SPAN& 221 Spanish IV (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SPAN 201 - CCN
Prerequisite SPAN& 123 with at least a 1.5 grade, or 3 years high school Spanish, or instructor permission.
Course Description
Provides vocabulary building, grammar development, and practice in oral and written communication through the study of various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. Specific cultural topics will vary at instructor’s discretion.
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SSMH 100 Introduction to Human Services (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey of social service field history, philosophy, theory, and exploration of career paths, values, education, and skills needed.
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SSMH 125 Observation and Intervention Skills (4 credits)
Course Description
Behavioral observation and recording techniques, report formats, interview styles, basic behavior management and referral techniques.
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SSMH 170 Mental Health Interviewing and Assessment (5 credits)
Prerequisite SSMH 100 with at least a 2.0 grade; SSMH 215 recommended.
Course Description
Introduction to helping skills and interpersonal communication as used in community mental health settings. Students will learn basic communications, interviewing, & assessment skills as used in community mental health settings.
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SSMH 185 Identity and Values in the Family (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrolled in the SSMH program, or instructor permission.
Course Description
Exploration of the formation of identity, values, and self-concept in a family context including exploration of personal family history, cultural, and attitudinal factors.
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SSMH 201 Social Service-Mental Health Field Experience 1 (5 credits)
Prerequisite SSMH 100, SSMH 170, AND SSMH 215 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
Course Description
A career-related work experience, under qualified supervision, introducing the student in application of professional/technical knowledge, values, and skills as preparation for employment in the social service-mental health field.
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SSMH 202 Social Service-Mental Health Field Experience 2 (5 credits)
Prerequisite SSMH 201 with a 2.0 grade or higher, instructor permission.
Course Description
A career-related work experience, under qualified supervision, developing the student’s skills in applying professional/technical knowledge, values, and skills as preparation for employment in the social service-mental health field.
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SSMH 203 Social Service-Mental Health Field Experience 3 (5 credits)
Prerequisite SSMH 202 with a 2.0 grade or higher, instructor permission.
Course Description
A career-related work experience, under qualified supervision, further developing the student to apply competent entry-level professional/technical knowledge, values, and skills as preparation for employment in the social service-mental health field.
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SSMH 210 Self-Care for Care-Givers (3 credits)
Course Description
This course helps the professional care provider master personal self-care techniques. The student will learn to identify and plan strategies to cope with the multiple stresses inherent when giving care.
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SSMH 215 Law and Ethics in Social Services (5 credits)
Course Description
This course explores the legal and ethical issues in social services and includes: counselor regulation, confidentiality, client rights, involuntary commitment, rights and responsibilities of mental health professionals, mandatory reporting, child welfare, case law, and standards of conduct.
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SSMH 230 Abuse in the Family (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrolled in the SSMH program, or instructor permission.
Course Description
A course designed to familiarize students with problems of abuse in the family. Examines types of abuse, definitions, frequency, views of causation, as well as approaches to intervention and prevention.
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VT 100 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (2 credits)
Course Description
Survey of the veterinary medical profession and the role of the technician within the profession. Outlines job opportunities, ethics, husbandry terms for various species including breed identification, and common infectious diseases of dogs and cats.
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VT 101 Animal Nursing I Lecture (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Discussion of the handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Clinical applications of veterinary nursing care. Discussion of the administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.
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VT 102 Animal Nursing I Laboratory (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
The handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.
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VT 104 Animal Nursing II (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Introduction to the preparation of the surgical patient, assisting the doctor in sterile surgery, pre and post-operative care of the patient, performing basic dental prophylaxis.
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VT 105 Animal Nursing III (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Basic care and treatment of exotic pet species with an overview of common medical problems and their management.
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VT 107 Medical Dosage for Veterinary Technicians (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
A course designed to help the Veterinary Technology student determine accurate veterinary medicine dosage calculations and conversions.
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VT 110 Ward Care Laboratory I (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Practical experience in daily animal care for professional, stable and ward facilities. This includes maintaining hospital patient records, cleaning and sanitizing holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, handling post-surgical patients and treatments.
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VT 111 Ward Care Laboratory II (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Practical experience in daily animal care for professional stable and ward facilities. Procedures include cleaning and sanitizing of holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, maintaining patient medical records, and administering treatments.
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VT 112 Ward Care Laboratory III (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Practical experience in daily animal care for professional, stable and ward facilities. This includes maintaining hospital patient records, cleaning and sanitizing holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, handling post-surgical patients and treatments.
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VT 123 Large Animal Nursing (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Large animal husbandry techniques and procedures for basic restraint, assessment, and treatment of horses and food animals.
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VT 125 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I (6 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Study of animal body structure and function beginning with cellular components and including all major body systems.
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VT 126 Animal Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
A continuation of VT 125 to study animal body structure and function by including additional major body systems.
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VT 150 Clinical Microbiology and Public Health (6 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Veterinary Technology course that introduces the student to microorganisms of clinical importance in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on zoonoses and public health as it applies to veterinary medicine and the veterinary technician.
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VT 155 Nutrition and Complementary Therapies (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Overview of small animal nutrition with emphasis placed on therapeutic diets, age related dietary needs, and sound nutritional recommendations. Survey of common complementary therapies used in veterinary medicine with emphasis placed on different cultures and traditions, discerning fact from fiction, and the veterinary technician’s role in complementary therapy practice.
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VT 160 Applied Behavior Techniques I (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Introductory course in a series of three courses on canine and feline behavior. The student will work to socialize and train program dogs and cats while learning about common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field.
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VT 161 Applied Behavior Techniques II (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Culminating course in practical experience in canine and feline behavior. This is the third course in a three course series. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 and VT 161 on topics such as common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field. The student will work independently and in small groups to socialize and train program dogs and cats.
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VT 162 Applied Behavior Techniques III (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Culminating course in practical experience in canine and feline behavior. This is the third course in a three course series. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 and VT 161 on topics such as common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field. The student will work independently and in small groups to socialize and train program dogs and cats.
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VT 166 Hematology for Veterinary Technicians (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Study of blood formation, including recognition of normal and abnormal blood cells from domestic and exotic animals, and accurate performance of Complete Blood Counts (CBC).
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VT 215 Animal Hospital Office Procedures (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Veterinary Technology course offering a broad view of typical vet clinic office procedures. Emphasis placed on the role of a veterinary technician in various professional settings.
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VT 220 Public Health and Sanitation (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Lectures on public health as it applies to veterinary medicine and the veterinary technician. Covers epidemiology, zoonoses, environmental public health including meat and food hygiene.
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VT 223 Applied Equine Techniques (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Advanced equine techniques commonly used in large animal practice, on breeding farms and in horse racing.
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VT 224 Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Principles (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Lecture course covering advanced laboratory principles and techniques in hematology, urinalysis, cytology, bacteriology and parasitology.
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VT 230 Anesthesiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Small animal anesthesia techniques focusing on agents, administration, and management of the anesthetized patient.
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VT 233 Veterinary Clinical Practice (14 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
This course provides practical field experience in Veterinary Clinical Practice with a weekly seminar.
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VT 240 Animal Diseases (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Lecture course which covers the fundamentals of animal disease including etiology, nursing care and laboratory procedures which apply to the particular disease syndrome.
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VT 250 Radiology for Veterinary Technicians (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
A course emphasizing radiography focusing on basic machine structure, fundamental radiographic techniques, correct animal patient restraint and handling, and achievement of technical quality. Includes a discussion of small animal, large animal, and exotic animal techniques, plus an overview of alternative imaging technologies.
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VT 251 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Introduction to the pharmacology of commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Drugs are grouped by category based on their target organ systems. The indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of each drug are discussed.
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VT 252 Special Techniques and Projects (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Selected individual and group assignments covering all technical procedures learned in the Veterinary Technology Program.
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VT 260 Emergency and Critical Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Overview of common small animal emergencies and the role the veterinary technician plays in the management of these patients.
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VT 265 Clinical Techniques Laboratory (3 credits)
Prerequisite Second year standing in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Advanced laboratory principles and techniques for veterinary technicians.
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VT 266 Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Parasitology (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Clinical laboratory course covering the most common diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in veterinary hospitals. Procedures discussed include fecal examination, urinalysis, blood chemistry tests, cytology, infectious disease tests, and necropsy. Common animal parasites and their life cycles are covered in detail.
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