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2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions

 

Veterinary Technology

School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety (HWPS)
  

  • VT 1001 - Animal Science Terminology

    1 theory credit hour(s)
    Introduces students to terminology used in a career in animal agriculture or veterinary medicine. Curriculum and instruction presents an overview of topics taught in introductory animal science courses with terms specific to species involved in animal science production and terms related to companion animals.
  

  • VT 1003 - Preparation for Professional Success

    1 theory credit hour(s)
    (Recommended Prequisite: IT 0850 )

    Open to students considering, or preparing to enter, a HWPS Professional Program. Students will explore professional aspects specific to their field of interest, considering various professional attitudes, ethics, and basic client or patient communications. Opportunities will be offered for students to make personal physical or mental adjustments in preparation to succeed in the HWPS Program. (CR/NC)
  

  • VT 1004 - Veterinary Medical Terminology

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950  + MATH 0930 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Introduces veterinary medical word parts and terminology, basic animal science terminology. Includes study of phylogenetic and taxonomic relationships of domestic, laboratory and exotic animals to other biologic kingdoms and humans.
  

  • VT 1006 - Veterinary Office Skills

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 1101  + IT 1010  + MATH 1210  or higher except MATH 2110  and MATH 2096-2996  + department approval) (Corequisite: VT 1004  + VT 1008  + VT 1010  + VT 1012  + VT 1070 )

    Covers general office management information including basic bookkeeping and computer skills. This includes; telephone contacts, scheduling and prioritizing appointments, recognizing veterinary emergencies, effective client communication, crisis intervention and grief management, patient admission, history and discharge, maintaining records and filing various types of reports and documents.
  

  • VT 1008 - Applied Mathematics for Veterinary Technicians

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: HWPS Basic Math Test score of 85 or higher) (Corequisite: VT 1004  + VT 1006  + VT 1010  + VT 1012  + VT 1070 )

    Introduces conversions between metric and household systems and common abbreviations, used in preparing medications. Presents applications in disciplines such as calculating medication dosages, percentage of weight loss, oral medications, intravenous fluid therapy, solutions and dilutions.
  

  • VT 1010 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950  + MATH 0930 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Provides general overview of Veterinary Technology including ethics and professionalism. This course includes identifying breeds and introduces basic medical care techniques used for animals. There is also an emphasis on medical terminology.
  

  • VT 1012 - Introduction to Animal Care

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 1004  + VT 1006  + VT 1008  + VT 1010  + VT 1070 )

    Provides discussion and presentation of animal handling and restraint, with both on campus procedural laboratory time and field trips to various animal facilities, incorporating and enlarging on introductory theory, with opportunities for hands-on experience. (15 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 1070 - Animal Comparative Anatomy and Physiology I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: BIO 1410 /BIO 1492  or BIO 1510/1592  + CHEM 1410 / CHEM 1492  or CHEM 1710 /CHEM 1792 ). (Corequisite: VT 1004  + VT 1006  + VT 1008  + VT 1010  + VT 1012 )

    Comparative anatomy and physiology of canine, bovine, equine, feline species including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, muscular/skeletal, nervous, endocrine, exocrine, urogenital systems. Also includes a brief anatomy and physiology of avian & reptile species. Requires hands on laboratory experience including dissection.
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  

  • VT 1192 - Supplemental Lab for Veterinary Technology (CR/NC)

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides participation in supervised learning and review of basic, advanced and specialized practices, including topics in Anatomy and Physiology, Therapeutics, Clinical pathology. Allows students to review in preparation for VT exit examinations.
  

  • VT 1210 - Animal Comparative Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: VT 1004  + VT 1006  + VT 1008  + VT 1010  + VT 1012  + VT 1070 ) (Corequisite: VT 1251  + VT 1252  + VT 1272  + VT 1292 )

    Continues study of comparative anatomy and physiology of canine, bovine, equine, feline species including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, muscular/skeletal, nervous, endocrine, exocrine, urogenital systems. Requires hands-on laboratory experience including dissection. (30 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 1251 - Radiology for Veterinary Technicians Lecture

    1 theory credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: VT 1210  + VT 1252  + VT 1272  + VT 1292 )

    Presents radiography basics including safety measures, film, film storage, generation and analysis of radiographs, developing solutions and processing, tube rating and exposure charts, control factors, radiographic quality, positioning and contrast media.
  

  • VT 1252 - Radiology for Veterinary Technicians Laboratory

    1 lab credit hour(s)
    (Corequisites: VT 1210  + VT 1251  + VT 1272  + VT 1292 )

    Introduces exercises and demonstrations related to veterinary radiology. Includes field trips, exercises and demonstrations at veterinary clinics. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 1272 - Surgical Technology for Veterinary Technicians

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 1210  + VT 1251  + VT 1252  + VT 1292 )

    Introduces students to surgical procedures, instruments, suture materials, surgical supplies and surgical preps. Overview of anesthesia and emergencies, surgical emergencies and post-surgical care. Includes clinical experience as circulating technician. (15 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 1292 - Veterinary Office Skills Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 1210  + VT 1251  + VT 1252  + VT 1272 )

    Continues the study of office procedures in a hands-on laboratory experience. Various aspects of facility management will be presented using traditional and electronic media to prepare student to effectively contribute to the professional and efficient operation of a veterinary facility. Emphasis will be on veterinary computer software applications, veterinary online services, telephone skills and role-playing in client communication situations. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 2010 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: VT 1210  + VT 1251  + VT 1252  + VT 1272  + VT 1292 ) (Corequisite: VT 2015  + VT 2180 )

    Provides a clinical laboratory setting for students to learn the diagnostic techniques in parasitology, urinalysis, microbiology and cytology including proper collection, preparation and evaluation of specimens. (30 theory hours/90 lab hours)
  

  • VT 2015 - Non-Infectious and Infectious Diseases for Veterinary Technicians

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2010  + VT 2180 )

    Presents overview of common non- infectious and infectious diseases with a special emphasis on zoonotic diseases, isolation concerns, federal regulations. OSHA requirements, occupational safety, the CVTEA policy on safety and necropsy techniques.
  

  • VT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: program director approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  

  • VT 2180 - Veterinary Technology Clinical I

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2010  + VT 2015 )

    Applies theory to practice at veterinary clinics performing hands-on duties including radiology, kennel maintenance, animal handling and restraint, pre and post surgical preparation and operating room etiquette, etc. (15 theory hours/135 clinical hours)
  

  • VT 2592 - Advanced Supplemental Lab for Veterinary Technology (CR/NC)

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisite: Department Approval)

    Provides second-year Veterinary Technology students with the opportunity for additional learning and practice of veterinary technology skills in the campus laboratory. Encourages preparation for the VTNE.
  

  • VT 2610 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: VT 2010  + VT 2015  + VT 2180 ) (Corequisite: VT 2651  + VT 2652  + VT 2674  + VT 2690 )

    Identifies RBC, WBC, PCV, TP, platelets and blood parasites. Students learn how to perform staining techniques, heartworm tests and coagulation tests, how to perform serum analysis and how to use diagnostic in house lab kits. (30 theory hours/90 lab hours)
  

  • VT 2651 - Anesthesiology for Veterinary Technicians Lecture

    2 theory credit hour(s)

    (Corequisites: VT 2610  + VT 2652  + VT 2674  + VT 2690 )

    Studies anesthesia in large and small domestic animals, exotic and laboratory species. Includes preanesthetic evaluation, induction of anesthesia, patient monitoring and recovery, principles of fluid therapy related to anesthesia, dosage calculations, and identification, care, and maintenance of anesthetic machines.

     
  

  • VT 2652 - Anesthesiology For Veterinary Technicians Lab

    1 lab credit hour(s)

    (Corequisites: VT 2610  + VT 2651  + VT 2674  + VT 2690 )

    Introduces exercises and demonstrations related to veterinary anesthesiology. May include field trips, exercises and demonstrations and laboratories at veterinary clinics. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)

    45 Lab Hours
  

  • VT 2674 - Applied Therapeutics and Care for Veterinary Technicians I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2610  + VT 2651  + VT 2652  +VT 2690 )

    Presents skills such as venipuncture, medication administration, IV therapy, bandaging and splinting, catheterization techniques, recumbent patient care and blood transfusions. (30 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 2690 - Veterinary Technology Clinical II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2610  + VT 2651  + VT 2652  +VT 2674 )

    Applies theory to practice at clinics, performing hands-on duties that include: specimen collection, urinalysis, parasite evaluation, wound management, administration of medication, IV catheterization, venipuncture and client education. (0 theory hours/180 clinical hours)
  

  • VT 2803 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: VT 2610  + VT 2651  + VT 2652  + VT 2674  + VT 2690 ) (Corequisite: VT 2810  + VT 2884  + VT 2892 )

    Presents overview of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, drug categories and use of drugs, administration methods, pharmacokinetics, prescription labeling and dispensing procedures, calculations, controlled substances including record logs, inventory control and ethical issues relating to handling drugs.
  

  • VT 2810 - Veterinary Technology Clinical III

    5 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2803  + VT 2884  + VT 2892 )

    Applies theory to practice at veterinary clinics performing duties that includes handling, therapeutics and care of laboratory and exotic animals, surgical assisting and hematological exams. (15 theory hours/180 clinical hours)
  

  • VT 2884 - Applied Therapeutic II Avian Laboratory Exotic and Large Animals

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2803  + VT 2810  + VT 2892 )

    Presents recognition, restraint, behavior, surgical assisting and basic care of caged birds, reptiles, amphibians, ferrets, rabbits, rodents and large animals. Includes appropriate sites and routes of medication administration for each species, specimen collection sites and husbandry procedures such as feeding, watering, housing and aquarium care. (45 theory hours/45 lab hours)
  

  • VT 2892 - Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: VT 2803  + VT 2810  + VT 2884 )

    Studies prophylactic technique, charting, identification of normal tooth structure, number of teeth in each domestic species, identification of common dental problems, dental radiography and client dental education. (0 theory hours/45 lab hours)

Welding

School of Applied Technologies
  

  • WELD 1001 - Welding Math I

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Presents basic arithmetic, fractions and decimals, shop geometry, surface and direct measurements and the metric systems.
  

  • WELD 1005 - Welding Blueprint Reading I

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Covers detail and fabrication drawing interpretation, welding symbols and terminology as applied to the welding industry.
  

  • WELD 1020 - Introduction to Metallurgy

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Introduces basic science of metals, including structure and welding processes for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Covers principles of safety and human relations.
  

  • WELD 1025 - Welding Blueprint Reading II

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1005  or department approval)

    Provides instruction in commercial construction and fabrication drawing interpretation and covers detail and assembly drawings related to the welding field and the transferring of measurements from blueprints to a workpiece.
  

  • WELD 1030 - Welding Math

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Provides instruction in area, perimeter and volumes of common structural shapes and common layout techniques supported with mathematical applications.
  

  • WELD 1050 - Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Presents safety and use of oxyacetylene equipment. Provides training in thermal cutting torches, fusion welding, welding of alloys and general all-position welding.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 1092
  

  • WELD 1062 - Welding Fundamentals

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or co-requisites:  AUTC 1240  or DETC 1240  or MATT 1240  or PLMB 1235 ; or department approval)

    Designed for non-Welding majors, introduces safety practices, basic tools and equipment, operating procedures and applications of oxyacetylene cutting & welding, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), basic math and blueprint reading. (135 lab hours)
  

  • WELD 1150 - Introduction to SMAW

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750 ) (Pre- or corequisite: WELD 1050  or WELD 1050  or appropriate placement scores  or department approval)

    Covers topics in shielded metal-arc welding (SMAW) safety, basic fabrication and repair and customer relations.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 1192
  

  • WELD 1160 - Advanced SMAW

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1005  + WELD 1020  + WELD 1030  + WELD 1050  + WELD 1150 )

    Presents advanced instruction in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with a strong emphasis on safety, work ethics and shop procedures.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 1292
  

  • WELD 1170 - Qualifications for SMAW

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1025  + WELD 2001  + WELD 1160 )

    Covers simulated qualification procedures for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), in all positions.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 1392
  

  • WELD 1250 - Introduction to GTAW and Fabrication Lab

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750 ) (Pre- or corequisites: WELD 1050  or appropriate placement scores or department approval)

    Emphasizes application of safety and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on carbon steel. Fabrication and repairs are stressed. Customer billing techniques are introduced. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 1592
  

  • WELD 1260 - Advanced GTAW and Fabrication

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1005  + WELD 1020  + WELD 1030  + WELD 1250  or department approval)

    Covers advances aluminum and stainless steel gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and specialized fabrication/repair. Customer problems, teamwork, problem solving and work ethics are stressed.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 2292
  

  • WELD 1270 - Qualifications for GTAW

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1025  + WELD 2001  + WELD 1260  or department approval)

    Covers simulated qualification procedures for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in all positions.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 2392
  

  • WELD 1350 - Introduction to GMAW and Fabrication

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0750  + MATH 0750  + RDG 0750 ) (Pre- or corequisites: WELD 1050  or WELD 1050  or appropriate placement scores or department approval)

    Covers gas metal arc welding (GMAW) safety techniques. Fabrication and repairs are assigned. Teamwork is stressed. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 1492
  

  • WELD 1360 - Advanced GMAW and Fabrication

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1005  + WELD 1020  + WELD 1030  + WELD 1350  or department approval)

    Focuses on instruction in advanced carbon steel gas metal arc welding (GMAW), fabrication/repair, problem solving and teamwork. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 thory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 1692
  

  • WELD 1370 - Qualifications fo GMAW

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: WELD 1025  + WELD 2001  + WELD 1360  or department approval)

    Provides stimulated qualification procedures for gas metal arc welding (GMAW), in all positions. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 2092
  

  • WELD 1460 - Pipe Layout and Welding

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1005  + WELD 1020  + WELD 1030 ) (Pre- or corequisite: WELD 1160  + WELD 1260  + WELD 1360  or department approval)

    Introduces basic pipe welding and layout, materials testing and industrial safety, as well as welding problems. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 2192
  

  • WELD 1480 - Qualifications for Pipe

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1460  + WELD 1570  or department approval)

    Provides simulated qualification procedures for pipe welding and layout, materials testing and industrial safety, as well as welding problems.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 2692
  

  • WELD 1570 - Project and Fabrication

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1025  + WELD 2001 ) (Pre- or corequisite: WELD 1170  + WELD 1270  + WELD 1370  or department approval)

    An all process welding fabrication class to include the use of, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyacetylene and Plasma cutting. Students will utilize industrial fabrication and repair problems for assigned projects on advanced fabrication equipment. Course also includes training in welding safety and customer relations.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • 15 hours additional instruction per term
    • Preciously WELD 2492
  

  • WELD 1580 - Advance Project and Fabrication Lab

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: WELD 1570  or department approval)

    An advanced all process welding fabrication class to include the use of, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyacetylene and Plasma cutting. Students will utilize industrial fabrication and repair problems for assigned projects on advanced fabrication equipment. Students will create blueprints for assigned projects. Course also includes training in welding safety and customer relations. 15 hours additional instruction per term.
    Note(s)
    • 15 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
    • Preciously WELD 2792
  

  • WELD 2001 - Advanced Blueprint Reading

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite:   or department approval)

    Covers pipe layout and development, structural print reading and design and layout considerations related fabrication, material and cost estimating.
  

  • WELD 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: division approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  

  • WELD 2097 - Independent Study

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Focuses on a specific problem while working with an instructor.
  

  • WELD 2999 - Welding Capstone Course

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Preparation of a professional portfolio that demonstrates student’s mastery of technical and core competencies.

Womens Studies
  

  • WMST 1150 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Provides an introduction to the study of women’s issues by examining the diversity of women’s lives in the United States within a global context. Includes topics such as race, ethnicity, class, age, disability, sex, women’s work, women’s health and women and crime.
 

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