Course

Veterinary Diseases

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Course code
VTEC 1205
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
Winter

Overview

Course description
This course introduces students to the cause of veterinary diseases and provides an overview of the transmission, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of common diseases in both small and large animals. Specific modes of disease transmission and prevention (including both large and small animal vaccine schedules) are detailed.
Course content
  1. 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
  2. Vaccine programs for small and large animals
    -  core vaccines
    -  recommended vaccine protocols
    -  common small and large animal infectious diseases prevented through vaccination
  3. Common diseases and disorders of the following small and large animal body systems
    -  gastrointestinal
    -  endocrine
    -  cardiopulmonary
    -  nervous
    -  musculoskeletal
    -  urogenital
    -  integumentary
    -  sensory
Learning activities

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.

Means of assessment

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%

 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the successful student will be able to:

  1. Describe common causes of disease.
  2. Describe common infectious veterinary diseases prevented through vaccination.
  3. Identify types of vaccines, and describe basic small and large animal vaccine protocols and schedules.
  4. Describe the process of tumor formation, classification, and resistance.
  5. 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.
  6. List federally reportable diseases and methods of control.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials.

Requisites

Prerequisites

VTEC 1101 and VTEC 1102 and VTEC 1103 and VTEC 1112 and MATH 1183

Students in the Veterinary Technology program are required to maintain a minimum grade of (C) in all courses in order to progress in the program.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

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.

(Current)

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
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
30
Currently enrolled
28
Remaining seats:
2
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C1006
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
10:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D2009
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Section notes

VTEC 1205 001 is restricted to FT Veterinary Technology students.