LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Veterinary Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0287 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
Veterinary technicians are professionals dedicated to animal health care.
They are vital members of the veterinary medical team and are trusted with
diverse medical responsibilities, including animal nursing care, life support,
laboratory specimen analysis, physical therapy, surgical assistance,
anesthesia, dental hygiene, X-ray imaging, nutritional management, and client
education. The variety in veterinary technology makes it a challenging
medical career for those who enjoy working with animals and people. Career
opportunities exist with veterinary hospitals, biomedical research
institutions, zoological parks, and other animal care facilities. This
curriculum is intended for students who have been admitted to the joint
LCC/MSU Veterinary Technology Program. Admission is by application only.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education require-
ments, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Science Department, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 408,
telephone number (517) 483-1092 or the MSU Department of Veterinary Technology
at (517) 353-7267.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 16 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lecture I 4
CHEM 161 General Chemistry Lab I 1
MICR 203 Microbiology 3
MICR 204 Microbiology Laboratory 1
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 46-47 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See Note 3)
CHOICE 2: Math Requirement 4-5 Credits
MATH 121 College Algebra I 4
MATH 126 College Algebra and Trig 5
CHOICE 3: MSU Veterinary Medicine Courses 39 Credits
Required Veterinary Medicine courses taken at
Michigan State University (See Note 2)
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. The specific Veterinary Medicine courses necessary to fulfill this
requirement are: VM 200, VM 201, VM 300, VM 301, VM 302, VM 303,
VM 304. These courses must be taken at Michigan State University.
3. Students completing "Limited Choice 2" have fulfilled the requirements
for this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II
CHEM 151 MICR 203
CHEM 161 MICR 204
SPCH 120 Lim. Ch. 1
WRIT 121
Lim. Ch. 2
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