VET 220 - Veterinary Diagnostics & Pathology II

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology, and cytology, focusing on sample collection and preparation for histological and cytological analysis. Emphasis is placed on the study of disease processes, pathology fundamentals, and pathologic changes in common animal diseases. Upon completion, students will be able to collect, prepare, and analyze samples; follow quality control and safety procedures; perform microbiological tests; identify histopathologic changes; and properly collect and submit specimens.

Contact Hours: 5
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): State prerequisite: VET 132
Corequisite(s): State corequisite: VET 213

Semester(s) Offered: F