AGEQ 2373 Introduction to Veterinary Technology               Syllabus

Fall 2020           Hybrid/Online – Lab/On Campus - Wednesday 6:30 to 8:10 pm

Becky Terrell                 bterrell@nctc.edu

Course Description:

 

Basic concepts of equine veterinary care will be taught. The course will be a survey of equine veterinary medicine from the physical exam to medical terminology, preventive medicine and pharmacology as well as basic principles of alternative therapies, diagnostic imagery, medical records and client communication.

32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

 

Textbook and Materials: Will be provided in lab or on Canvas in the Online content of this class.

 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will:

 

1. Be able to correctly calculate drug doses of frequently used equine pharmaceuticals.
2. Be able to design a vaccination protocol for different types of equine operations.
3. Be able to interpret clinical pathology results.
4. Be able to explain and properly restrain an equine patient for various veterinary procedures.

 

* Other Course Competencies will include correctly identifying anatomic parts of the equine patient in medical terminology, properly gown and glove for surgery, and be able to identify a true equine emergency.

 

Office #:            940-668-7731  Ext.4372

*E-mail Address           bterrell@nctc.edu

Instructor’s Office        Ag. Center 1607

 

OFFICE HOURS-Also listed on the course WebEx link-on the left side of the course page 

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
*1:00 - 2:30pm	9:00am-12:00pm	*1:00 - 2:30pm	9:00am-12:00pm	10:00 – 11:30am
Or by appt.*	Or by Appt.*	Or by appt.*	Or by appt.*	Online only/By appt. only*
*I will try my best to be available for in-person appointments on the days I am on campus for labs.

 

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION   

 

*When meeting on campus, adherence to Campus Covid Protocols is required*

Mon., Sept. 7 – Labor Day Holiday – No Classes

Mon., Nov. 2 – Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”

Wed. - Fri., Nov. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes

Sat. – Thurs., Dec. 7-12 – Final Exams Week-All Finals will be Online

 

Grading Policy and Procedures:

Exams (3)                                                       300pts

Pop Quizzes                                                  100pts

Presentation                                                 100pts

Homework                                                    100pts

Paper                                                             100pts

                                                                        700pts

 

Grading Policy and Procedures

 

A           90-100%

B            80-89%

C            70-79%

D           60-69%

F            <59%

 

Tentative Schedule –

 

August 1^st week                          Introduction and pretest

 

September       2                          Medical Terminology

                             9                          Pharmacology

                             16                        Taking Client history, physical exam, vaccination and deworming protocols.

                             23                        Exam 1

30                        Diagnostic Imaging

 

October             7                          Anesthesia

                             14                        Dentistry – Dr. Scaramuzza

                             21                        Common Equine Emergencies

                             28                        Paper Due/Presentations

 

November        6                          Exam 2

                             11                        OR techniques

                             18                        Alternative Therapies/Dr. Dale Schneider

                             27                        No Class/Thanksgiving

 

December         2                          Lameness/ Dr. Kevin Claunch

                            9                          Comprehensive Final – Online

 

** Content of Class Subject To Change Under Instructors Discretion and Institutional requirements due to Covid**

 

Instructor/Course Attendance Policy:  No Attendance roll will be taken for purposes of the grade in this class.  You are considered an adult and can make the decision to attend and learn the subject matter taught, or not.  Pop-quizzes will be given intermittently in lab and there is no make-up of these quizzes if you miss lab.

 

Refer to CANVAS for formal lectures, assignments, and due dates

 

****IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION****

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2020

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___Nov. 2__

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville

 

COURSE TYPE

o          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

x          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include: Handled on a case by case basis according to severity of the offense.

1. Verbal warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment in question for all parties involved.
2. Second offense for any of the parties involved in a second offense will be kicked out of the class.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Science Divisional Chair – Dr. Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
Telephone Number:	940-668-4252
	lbellows@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dr. Sara Flusche
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