Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 435 (02) - Animal Health and Laboratory Diagnostics

Animal Health & Lab Diagnostic

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 53072
Special Fees: $100.00

Covers the principles of maintaining animal health by preventing and managing disease via husbandry, immunization, and diagnostic testing. Focus is on domestic species; primarily dogs, cats, horses and cows. Topics include parasitology, microbiology, immunology, and clinical, gross and histopathology. Laboratory activities include fecal flotation, urinalysis, complete blood count and blood chemistry, bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, gram staining, serology, laboratory safety, and principles of sample collection and quality control. VTEC and AAS majors only.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: APP ANI SCI, VET TECH

Attributes: Discovery Lab Course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: Sarah Proctor, Carrie Finke

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	8:10am - 9:00am	COLE C219
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	3:10pm - 5:00pm	COLE C141
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	10:10am - 11:00am	BART B134
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	8:00am - 10:00am	COLE C219
Final Exam	5/9/2024	5/9/2024	R	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C142
Final Exam	5/9/2024	5/9/2024	R	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C141

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 449 (01) - Clinical Animal Nursing Techniques I

Clin Animal Nursing Tech I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 53073
Special Fees: $40.00

Essential skills and knowledge for the care of small animals, focusing on companion animal species. Wellness protocols an basic nursing skills (medication administration, nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, wound care, injections, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, blood pressure measurement) will be discussed and practiced.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 430

Equivalent(s): AAS 449

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Carrie Finke

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	BART B134
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	11:10am - 1:00pm	COLE C141
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	1:00pm - 3:00pm	COLE C141

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 449 (02) - Clinical Animal Nursing Techniques I

Clin Animal Nursing Tech I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 53074
Special Fees: $40.00

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 430

Equivalent(s): AAS 449

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Carrie Finke

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	BART B134
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	1:10pm - 3:00pm	COLE C141
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	1:00pm - 3:00pm	COLE C141

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 565 (01) - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

Pharmacology for Vet Techs

Online Course Delivery Method: Hybrid / Blended

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56845

This course provides study in the area of veterinary medicines emphasizing classes and actions of drugs, calculating dosages, proper administration, and dispensing of drugs. Topics include general pharmacology, calculating dosages, pharmacy regulation guidelines and record keeping. Case-based learning is utilized to correlate common diseases in companion animals with associated pharmacological agents. Specifically, disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed along with pertinent technician interventions and evaluations.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): AAS 428 with minimum grade of C+

Equivalent(s): VTEC 265

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Attributes: Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Instructors: Mary Wiley

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	T	9:40am - 11:00am	COLE C141
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE
Final Exam	5/14/2024	5/14/2024	T	8:00am - 10:00am	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 580 (01) - Small Animal Practicum II

Small Animal Practicum II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53067
Special Fees: $520.00

Students manage a wellness clinic for pets, developing staffing/appointment schedules, and perform appropriate procedures on pets. Additionally, students travel off campus to provide medical care for shelter animals. A surgical rotation is conducted to reinforce techniques in anesthesia/surgical nursing and dentistry. Nursing care assignments are due throughout the semester to aid students in the integration of knowledge gain during their academic coursework. This is a four-credit course offered for VTEC majors only, and by permission only.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 579 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 575 with minimum grade of C+

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Sarah Proctor, Mary Bernier

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	11:10am - 12:00pm	PTNM 103
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	1:10pm - 5:00pm	BART B119
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	3:40pm - 7:30pm	BART B128
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 580 (02) - Small Animal Practicum II

Small Animal Practicum II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53068
Special Fees: $520.00

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 579 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 575 with minimum grade of C+

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Sarah Proctor, Mary Wiley

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	11:10am - 12:00pm	PTNM 103
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	1:10pm - 5:00pm	OFFCMP TBD
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	3:40pm - 7:30pm	BART B128
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 580 (03) - Small Animal Practicum II

Small Animal Practicum II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53069
Special Fees: $520.00

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 579 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 575 with minimum grade of C+

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Sarah Proctor, Mary Wiley

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	11:10am - 12:00pm	PTNM 103
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	R	8:10am - 12:00pm	BART B119
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	3:40pm - 7:30pm	BART B128
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 580 (04) - Small Animal Practicum II

Small Animal Practicum II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53368
Special Fees: $520.00

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): VTEC 579 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 575 with minimum grade of C+

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Sarah Proctor, Rebecca Moreno

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	11:10am - 12:00pm	PTNM 103
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	3:40pm - 7:30pm	BART B128
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	R	8:10am - 12:00pm	OFFCMP TBD
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 583 (01) - Large Animal Practicum

Large Animal Practicum

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 53367

An applied large animal class covering basic veterinary nursing care and procedures, focusing on horses and cows. The majority of class time is spent practicing hands-on skills with animals. Restricted to veterinary technology students only.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): AAS 421 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 449 with minimum grade of C+

Equivalent(s): VTEC 283

Only listed colleges in section: Thompson School of Applied Sci

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Molly Hayden

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	8:10am - 12:00pm	BART B128
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	8:00am - 10:00am	HS 103

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Veterinary Technology

VTEC 583 (02) - Large Animal Practicum

Large Animal Practicum

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51933

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): AAS 421 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 449 with minimum grade of C+

Equivalent(s): VTEC 283

Only listed majors in section: VET TECH

Instructors: Molly Hayden

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	1:10pm - 5:00pm	BART B128
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	8:00am - 10:00am	HS 103