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Laboratory Animal Management Curriculum
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | Spring Semester | Credit Hours | ||
| ANSC1003 | Animal Care Management | 3 | ANSC1400 | Intro to Animal Studies | 3 |
| ANSC1005 | Kennel Operation and Design | 3 | ANSC1010 | Animal Health Skills | 3 |
| BIOL1001 | Biology I | 4 | BIOL1002 | Biology II | 4 |
| ENGL1001 | English Composition I | 3 | ENGL1003 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ACAD1001 | First Year Experience | 2 | MATH1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||||
Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | Spring Semester | Credit Hours | ||
| BIOL1005 | A&P Domestic Animals | 4 | BIOL1006 | A&P Domestic Animals II | 4 |
| CHEM1001 | Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM1002 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| ANSC2401 | Animal Nutrition | 3 | ANSC2501 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| ANSC2200 | Dog Obedience | 2 | ANSC2202 | Domestic Animal Behavior | 3 |
| ANSC2000 | Intro to Lab Animal Studies | 2 | INFO1001 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| ANSC2900 | Internship**** | 3 | |||
| 18 | 17 | ||||
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | Spring Semester | Credit Hours | ||
| BIOL2502 | Microbiology | 4 | Elective (open) | 3 | |
| ANSC3401 | Lab Animal Tech Methods I | 4 | Elective (Social Science) | 3 | |
| MGMT2200 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | ANSC3402 | Lab Animal Tech Methods II | 4 |
| Elective (Communication) | 3 | VTSC3100 | Lab Animal Management | 3 | |
| BIOL3200 | Biostatistics | 3 | |||
| 14 | 16 | ||||
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | Spring Semester | Credit Hours | ||
| PHIL3200 | Ethics of Veterinary Medicine | 3 | ANSC4700 | The World of Research | 3 |
| BIOL3201 | Primatology | 3 | ANSC4901 | Preceptorship II | 3 |
| ANSC4900 | Preceptorship | 3 | Elective (open) | 3 | |
| Elective (Humanities) | 3 | Elective (Humanities/Social Science) | 3 | ||
| Elective (Social Science) | 3 | Elective (Non-Western Culture) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Total Credits: | 126 | ||||
Special Requirements:
All full- and part-time students are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations, and career externship. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight, or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students, appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.
Students are advised that taking Computer Applications is strongly recommended.
Students who determine after the beginning of the sophomore year that they do not wish to continue the bachelor’s degree can typically complete the AS in animal care in a total of five semesters. They must complete the following courses:
| ANSC1201 | Introduction to Grooming |
1 |
| ANSC2201 | Intermediate Grooming |
2 |
| MGMT2500 | Small Business Administration |
3 |
| Elective (Humanities/Social Science) |
6 |
|
| Total: |
12 |
Students who determine BEFORE the beginning of the sophomore year that they do not wish to complete the bachelor’s degree can complete the AS in Animal Care in the traditional four semesters by taking ANSC1201 and ANSC2201 concurrently in the fourth semester.
****The hours for this internship are actually completed in the summer between the first and second years.
