ATE 2639 - Animal Lab Procedures II

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2017 (525)

Requisites

Prerequisite ATE 2638 with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite ATE 2639L with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This lecture course serves as a continuation of Animal Lab Procedures I and covers topics of immunology, organ function and diagnostic testing. Additional topics include normal and abnormal exfoliative cytology, veterinary microbiology, and the evaluation of endocrine disorders.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the immune system and its role in defending the domestic animal against disease states, including knowledge of immunodeficient disorders and an understanding of feline leukemia virus by:
    1. differentiating lymphocyte, monocyte, and neutrophilic kinetics during infection.
    2. explaining the immune-mediated disorders seen in domestic animals.
  2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of normal organ function and the commonly used diagnostic tests to determine specific abnormalities by:
    1. explaining normal organ function.
    2. summarizing abnormalities present in specific disorders.
    3. discussing function testing and recognizing abnormalities when present.
  3. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of exfoliative cytology, how certain cell types react to infection, and differentiate this from neoplastic conditions by:
    1. classifying an effusion as a transudate, modified transudate or an exudate.
    2. recognizing normal cell types.
    3. identifying cell types present during infection and present during neoplasia.
  4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of normal hormonal functions, clinical signs associated with abnormal hormonal states, and testing for hormonal abnormalities by:
    1. summarizing normal hormonal actions.
    2. discussing abnormalities present when either too much or too little hormone is present.
    3. recognizing specific test abnormalities present in hormonal disease states.
  5. The student will demonstrate knowledge of sampling, culturing, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms by:
    1. discussing the types of culture media.
    2. listing the steps for performing a culture and sensitivity test.
    3. summarizing sampling techniques for a variety of sample types.
    4. explaining the characteristics of common pathogenic bacteria.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

Revised 7/85 3 yr C&I review 1992-93 C&I 10/13/99; DBT 1/19/99 Effective I, 99-2000. Online 2001. 3 Year Review 2003. C&I Approval: 10/23/2007, BOT Approval: 12/17/2007, Effective Term: Fall 2008 (400).
C&I Approval: 08/12/2016, BOT Approval: 09/20/2016, Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525)

Related Programs

  1. Veterinary Technology (VETTC-AS) (640) (Active)