Veterinary Diseases
Overview
- Causes of disease
- pathogens: parasites, bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa
- factors predisposing to disease
- oncology: tumor formation and classification
- degenerative, developmental, autoimmune, metabolic, idiopathic, iatrogenic, traumatic, toxic and immune-mediated diseases - Vaccine programs for small and large animals
- core vaccines
- recommended vaccine protocols
- common small and large animal infectious diseases prevented through vaccination - Common diseases and disorders of the following small and large animal body systems
- gastrointestinal
- endocrine
- cardiopulmonary
- nervous
- musculoskeletal
- urogenital
- integumentary
- sensory
Instructional methods may include online video lectures, online quizzes, written assignments, discussion board and interactive classroom activities such as case studies, student presentations, and group work.
All evaluations will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline & schedule 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, assignments and projects 30-60% (No single evaluation worth more than 25%)
Midterm or term tests 20-40% (No single evaluation worth more than 20%)
Final exam 20-40%
Upon completion of this course the successful student will be able to:
- Describe common causes of disease.
- Describe common infectious veterinary diseases prevented through vaccination.
- Identify types of vaccines, and describe basic small and large animal vaccine protocols and schedules.
- Describe the process of tumor formation, classification, and resistance.
- Describe common diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems, the cardio-pulmonary systems, the neuro-musculo-skeletal systems, the urogenital systems and the skin and sensory systems.
- List federally reportable diseases and methods of control.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and 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 1205 | |
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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
13306
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Thu Tue | Instructor Last Name
Sabo
Instructor First Name
Victoria
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Course Status
Open
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VTEC 1205 001 is restricted to FT Veterinary Technology students.