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.
Course Content
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.
Student Outcomes
1. Discuss normal canine behavior to include pack hierarchy and domestication.
2. Compare and contrast canines vs. felines as pets.
3. Observe canine and feline body language and communication.
4. Discuss common canine and feline behavior problems.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with a variety of dogs and cats with varied temperaments.
6. Explore a variety of training and conditioning techniques.
7. Create client education information on common dog and cat husbandry and behavior topics.
Degree Outcomes
Core Ability: Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions. Effective Communication Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods. Information Competency Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information, and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Global Citizenship Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems. Program Outcome: Effectively communicate with veterinary health care team members and clients.
Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
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