Livestock Production: (Formerly Animal Science)
Grade Placement . . . . . 10-12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Unit Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . None
A technical course designed to develop the students knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health and management of domestic livestock. Study of animal systems, animal restraint, business management, and careers are included. Students will be responsible for purchasing materials or assessed a fee associated with this course.
Teacher: Mr. Reaves
Small Animal Management: (NEW COURSE)
Grade Placement . . . . . 10-12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Unit Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . None
Students will be provided with opportunities to learn, reinforce, and apply information in a variety of settings in the areas of small animal, systems/business and associations. Subject areas in this course to be covered are but not limited to: small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, dogs, cats, and species specific information. Study will also highlight ownership, hazards, and welfare of small animals.
Teacher: Ms. Pruiett
Advanced Animal Science:
Grade Placement . . . . . 12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unit
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . Livestock Production and Small Animal Management
Past Prereq . . . . . . . . . Animal Science
This technical course provides an academically stimulating environment for students wishing to advance their understanding of animal science. This will be a lab oriented course with emphasis on reproduction, breeding, genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, and the marketing and harvesting of domestic livestock. Students will receive advanced grade points for this course.
Teacher: Mrs. Brown
Equine Science:
Grade Placement . . . . .10-12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Unit Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . None
Students will identify career opportunities, industry expectation, and attain general knowledge of horses, mules and donkeys. Areas of study shall include but are not limited to: breed identification, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, diseases, parasites, proper handling, training, confirmation, and selection of horses.
Teacher: Ms. Pruiett
Veterinary Medical Applications: (Formerly Vet Med I and Intro to Vet Med Assistant)
Grade Placement . . . . . 11-12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unit
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . 2 of the following: Livestock Production, Small Animal Management or Equine Science and Approval Process
Past Prereq . . . . . . . . . Introduction to Veterinary Medical Assistant Technology
Students will be prepared for careers in the field of animal science. Students will be provided opportunities to demonstrate proper knowledge and skills in the veterinary medicine industry. Topics to be covered in this course are, but not limited to veterinary practices and knowledge as they relate to both large and small animal species. Subject areas include: animal behavior, communication, species/breed information, diseases/disorders, parasites, clinical examinations, imaging equipment, hematology, hospital procedures, and surgical assisting procedures. Students will receive advanced grade points for this course.
Teacher: Mrs. Brown
Practicum for Veterinary Medical Assistant: (Formerly Veterinary Medical Assistant II)
Grade Placement . . . . . 12 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Units
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . Veterinary Medical Applications and Approval Process
Past Prereq . . . . . . . . . Veterinary Medical Assistant I and Approval Process
This course is a continuation of the Veterinary Medical Applications course providing more in-depth opportunities for students to increase their knowledge in animal anatomy, animal disease, treatment techniques, lab procedures, emergency procedures, and clinical operations. Students will be required to participate in clinical rotations, gaining hands-on experiences working in various veterinary assistant positions. This course provides further opportunities for students to explore the veterinary medical field as well as to continue earning possible industry standard certification in veterinary assistant and possible college credits toward certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical setting. Students will be responsible for purchasing materials or assessed a fee associated with this course. Students will receive advanced grade points for this course.