Special assignments in readings, investigations, field problems. May include teaching experience. Prereq: permission.

Introduces chemical concepts and principles, including chemical symbols, conversion factors, chemical calculations, chemical and physical properties and changes. Introduction to organic compounds--their structure, major reactions, and applications--followed by an elementary introduction to biomolecules and how they function in metabolism. Other topics include acids, bases, solutions, and radiation chemistry.

New or specialized courses not normally covered in regular course offerings. May involve one, two or more program areas within the Thompson School of Applied Science. Topics and prerequisites (if any) to be announced before registration. May be repeated up to 8 credits. May include a lab. Special fee on some sections. Some sections may be Cr/F.

Provides students supervised introductory hands-on experience in a veterinary medical facility. Students apply skills learned in animal handling and nursing, laboratory methods, client communication and practice management courses. Students are responsible for obtaining a position in an approved veterinary facility and need to complete a minimum of 80 hours of work to fulfill course requirements. Must have rabies vaccine series completed prior to the start of the semester. Open to veterinary technology students only. Prereq: AAS 449.