VET 221 - Veterinary Diagnostics & Pathology III

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers advanced 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 220
Corequisite(s): State corequisite: VET 214

Semester(s) Offered: S