2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Veterinary Medical Technology

  
  • VET 117 - Surgery and Technology I

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Development of surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, and suture materials. Injectable and inhalant anesthesia of dogs and cats, stages and planes of anesthesia and patient monitoring will be introduced. Prerequisite: Admissions into the Veterinary Medical Technology Program and successful completion of all previous work.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 1
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 118 - Kennel Management and Animal Care I

    Credit Hours 2
    Lecture: 2
    This course will introduce concepts of the necessary care of kennel animals.  Husbandry techniques, record keeping, safety and sanitation of animal facilities will be demonstrated.  Basic canine and feline behavior, training, and grooming techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vet Tech program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 1
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 119 - Animal Pharmacology

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3
    Designed to provide the knowledge and theory of pharmacology necessary for the entry-level veterinary technician. The course includes dosage and solution problems, dispensing procedures, pharmokinetics, routes of drug administration, and classification of medications. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 128 - Kennel Management and Animal Care II

    Credit Hours 1
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
    This course is a continuation of the concepts of Kennel Management and Animal Care I.Team leadership, client communication and office practices will be emphasized, as well as continuing work with canine behavior modification. Prerequisite: Amission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 140 - Clinical Pathology I

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Introduction to veterinary hematology and identification of internal and external parasites; introduction to renal, hepatic, pancreatic, and hematological disorders; routine laboratory testing of blood, plasma, serum, urine and feces. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology Program; BIO 151 and BIO 240 or concurrent enrollment
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 1
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 210 - Clinic Care I Summer Rotation

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 25
    The site of this 12-week internship will be based on the student’s identified learning needs and interests in conjunction with faculty recommendations. Potential sites may include veterinary practices, emergency veterinary clinics, research institutions, zoos, animal rehabilitation centers, and pharmaceutical companies. Students will develop skill proficiency and be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the practice setting.  Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first year in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 1
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 212 - Surgery Technology II

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Develop surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, suture materials, and surgical assisting. Also included are inhalant and injectable anesthesia of the dog and cat, stages and planes of anesthesia, and patient monitoring. Prerequisite: VET 117 and BIO 160
    Concurrent: VET 260, VET 214, VET 240 and VET 228
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 216 - Exotic Animal Nursing

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Skill development in handling, restraint, and nursing techniques of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish as well as large animal immobilization. Fundamentals involve adaptation of small animal nursing techniques to exotic species husbandry. Emphasis is placed on conservation and ethics issues.   Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of three semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 220 - Clinic Care II Rotations, Supervised Occupational Experience

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 20
    This course will place a student in a veterinary medical site for supervised on-the-job training experiences.  The site of this 10-week externship will be based on the student’s identified learning needs and interests in conjunction with faculty recommendations.  Potential sites may include veterinary practices, emergency veterinary clinics, research institutions, zoos, animal rehabilitation centers, and pharmaceutical companies.  Students will develop their individualized learning objectives for the externship.  Students will develop skill proficiency and be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the practice setting with a variety of veterinary patients. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first 1.75 years in the Vet program, and received a “C” or better in all required curriculum courses.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 228 - Kennel Management and Animal Care III

    Credit Hours 1
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
    This course is a continuation of the concepts of Kennel Management and Animal Care II.  Team leadership, client communication and office practices will be emphasized, as well as continuing work with canine behavior modification. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of two semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 240 - Clinical Pathology II

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Pathology I with an emphasis on the CBC, specifically leukogram and erythrocytic changes in disease. Proficiency in laboratory skills in hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology samples. Microbiology is also a primary focus. Prerequisite: VET 140
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 255 - Veterinary Medical Nursing

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Veterinary Technician skill and proficiency development through comprehensive sedation, anesthesia, necropsy, and work-up labs.  Students will also become familiar with zoonosis and cytology.   Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of three semesters of the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 260 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
     This course is designed to educate the veterinary medical technology student in anatomy and physiology unique to the various domestic animal species and its clinical, pathological, and surgical applications.  An in-depth study of the musculosketetal, cadiovascular, digestive, and reporductive systems of domestic animal spcies. Prerequisite: BIO 160 and currently enrollment in the Veterinary Medical Technology program
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 1
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 299 - Special Topics in Veterinary Science

    Credit Hours 1
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
    A detailed syllabus will be constructed as topics are selected.

    Students the course is expected to serve: sophomore students currently enrolled in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. Prerequisite: Two successful semesters in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Max 3) 3
    Is this course variable hours? Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No









Welding and Metal Fabrication

  
  • WLDG 101 - Introduction to the Welding Process

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A beginning course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety. fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. The Oxy-Acetylene processes of cutting and welding and brazing, with plasma arc cutting are included.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 110 - SMAW I - Flat and Horizontal

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A  course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in the flat and horizontal positions which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 2G position on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite: WLDG 101 with minimum grade of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 120 - SMAW II - Vertical and Overhead

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in the vertical and overhead positions which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite: WLDG 110 with a minimum grade of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 140 - GMAW - MIG

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel and aluminum. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite: WLDG 101 and MFG 120 with minimum grade of C. 
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 141 - FCAW

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Flux Core Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 2G, 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite: WLDG 140 with minimum grade C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 142 - GMAW - MIG Pipe Welding

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding pipe. Prerequisite: WLDG 140 with minimum grade of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 162 - GTAW - Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding which emphasizes fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved while welding mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Prerequisite: WLDG 101, MFG 115 and MFG 120 with minimum grades of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 166 - GTAW Pipe

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A student completing this course will be able to prepare and weld pipe using the GTAW process. Prerequisite: WLDG 101, MFG 115, MFG 120 and WLDG 162 with minimum grades of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 170 - SMAW Pipe Welding Pre-Certification

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course emphasizes Shielded Metal Arc Welding on pipe. Prerequisite: WLDG 120, MFG 115, and MFG 120 with minimum grades of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 172 - Pipe 6G Certification

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course emphasizes Shielded Metal Arc Welding on pipe in the 6G position. Prerequisite: WLDG 170 with minimum grade of C.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 295 - Welding Internship

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 15
    This course gives the student an opportunity to work in the welding industry. The student gains job experience in a structured environment with supervision and guidance provided by welding professionals and the JJC faculty. The student will be required to demonstrate and apply the welding skills learned at JJC. The internship may also serve as a tool to find employment opportunities after graduation. Prerequisite: WLDG 120 , WLDG 140 and WLDG 162 with minimum grades of B.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 299 - Special Topics in Welding

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course for students with advanced standing to pursue an individual project. The nature of the project will be determined by a full-time faculty member and the students. Emphasis will be based on developing skills and exploring concepts that will contribute to their professional advancement. Prerequisite: WLDG 172 with a minimum grade of B.
    Notes: Course can be repeated 3 times.

    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Is this course variable hours? No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








 

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