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Animal Science Course Offerings
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ROP Small Animal Veterinary Science
Grade Level: 11, 12 or age 16
Prerequisite: None
Length: Two trimesters
Description: This course includes job-specific training for care and management of small animals, such as dogs, rabbits, poultry, goats, and fish. The skills include handling, health care, nutrition, anatomy, diseases, surgical procedures, and housing for small animals. Students will work with professionals in the field and prepare for continued training as a veterinary technician or animal science specialist at the university level. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship and project programs through department activities.
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ROP Animal Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I P and Biology (P or H) or Agricultural Biology (P or H)
Length: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement
Description: This course will provide the student with principles in Animal Science focusing on the areas of mammalian production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and genetics. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan on majoring in Agricultural sciences at a college or university. Frequent opportunities are also given to develop and apply rational and creative thinking processes of observing, comparing, organizing, relating, inferring, applying and communicating. Also, there is an emphasis on developing values, aspirations, and attitudes that promote the student’s personal involvement with the scientific explorations and discoveries of the future. These hands-on science experiences are designed to enhance the student’s understanding of agriculture, the environment, and society.
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ROP Veterinary Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: First year agricultural science or instructor approval, and Algebra I
Length: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement
Description: Veterinary Science is a course designed to provide students an applied scientific study in the area of animals and veterinary care. This course focuses on the application of animal anatomical and physiological knowledge to the maintenance and improvement of animal health to include; clinical diagnosis of disease and parasites, administration of medications, and common surgical procedures. Biological applications will include studies in cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology as they pertain to the animal/veterinary field. Additional emphasis will be placed on industry practices to include office procedures, public relations and communications, and laboratory skills.
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