Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 152 Introduction to Laboratory Animals and Caged Birds Units: 2 Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 100 and 111 with grades of "C" or better Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305 and BIOL 400, and BIOL 440, with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. This course expands upon introductory concepts pertaining to birds and laboratory animals that students learned in previous veterinary technology courses. Laws and regulations governing the use of animals in research will be discussed. Course topics also include handling, medical procedures, anesthesia, and euthanasia in laboratory animals and caged birds. Students will gain knowledge and handling skills that can help them prepare for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification. Laboratories will provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, companion birds and reptiles. A field trip to a research facility may be required. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts to care for the colony animals on campus. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldFri 8:00am–9:20am, Fri 9:30am–11:05am 