Veterinary Pharmacology
Overview
- Terminology and concepts
- definitions
- drug development and marketing
- toxic levels and safety zones - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- administration, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs - Drugs by body system
- neurological system
- cardiovascular system
- respiratory system
- musculoskeletal system
- gastrointestinal system
- endocrine and reproductive system
- integumentary system
- ocular and aural system
- urinary system - Drug classification by mechanism of action
- analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs
- anti-neoplastic and immunosuppresive drugs
- anti-parasitic drugs: anthelmintics, anti-nematodals, anti-protozoals, ectoparasiticides
- antimicrobial drugs: bactericidal versus bacteriostatic, broad and narrow spectrum
- anesthetics: local and general
Instructional methods may include online video lectures, webinars, online quizzes, written assignments and interactive classroom activities such as case studies, student presentations, and flipped classroom style group work.
All evaluations will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. A final minimum cumulative grade of “C” or 60% is required in order to progress in the Veterinary Technology program.
Evaluation will be based on:
Quizzes 10-30% (no quiz worth >5%)
Assignments 15-40% (no evaluation worth >20%)
Midterm or Term Tests 20-40% (no test worth >20%)
Final Exam 20-40%
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Use pharmacological terminology.
- Describe the process of drug development, marketing and research.
- Explain Canadian dispensing and prescription label regulations.
- Describe the basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Calculate dosages of various drug formulations.
- List classes of nervous system and analgesic drugs (including anti-inflammatories) and explain their effects.
- Describe the uses of nervous system drugs for local and general anesthesia and analgesia.
- List classes of cardiovascular and respiratory drugs and explain their effects.
- List types of gastrointestinal and urinary drugs and explain their effects.
- List types of drugs that affect muscle function, skin, reproductive and endocrine systems and explain their effects.
- Discuss commonly used anti-parasitic drugs.
- Describe the types of ophthalmic and otic drugs, their uses and side effects.
- Describe the uses and types of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs and their side effects.
- Discuss the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and course materials.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
Institution | Transfer Details for VTEC 1204 | |
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There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. |
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
13305
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Tue Thu | Instructor Last Name
Sabo
Instructor First Name
Victoria
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Course Status
Open
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VTEC 1204 001 is restricted to FT Veterinary Technology students.