Courses

Functioning of the major organ systems of animals, with special emphasis on the vertebrates.

Introductory course in the study of vertebrate zoology. Subjects included are principles of systematics and nomenclature, a survey of vertebrate taxa, the species concept, analysis of taxonomic characters, and an introduction to zoogeography and behavior. Credit will not be granted for both BSC 373 and MS 452.

Introduces vertical construction equipment and methods used in building projects. The course covers the design of vertical construction systems, construction operation analysis, and construction management processes associated with vertical construction. Emphasis is placed on equipment selection, sequencing, productivity analysis, and effective management of building construction operations.

Introduction to ship nomenclature and design, types and methods of ship construction, admeasurement and typical outfitting of various types of commercial vessels; classification societies, shipbuilding materials and methods, structural components and appurtenances of vessels.

Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions.

This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge and practice skill set to safely and appropriately utilize anesthetic and analgesic agents in veterinary medicine.

This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge and practice skill set to safely and appropriately utilize anesthetic and analgesic agents in veterinary medicine.

In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures.

In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques used in a veterinary hospital laboratory. Emphasis is on laboratory procedures.

This course provides introductory instruction to the use of various diagnostic imaging modalities in veterinary medicine. Topics may include but are not limited to safety and quality in producing diagnostic images; appropriate use and maintenance of imaging equipment; decision-making abilities and exercising of professional judgment; utilization of anatomy and physiology of various animal species as it relates diagnostically; techniques and positioning; and recordkeeping.