Students expand their knowledge of animal science and the care of animals, including comparative anatomy, disease prevention, parasitology, genetics, and breeding. Students will focus on handling the small and exotic animals in the lab such as parakeets, cockatoos, snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, fish, and arthropods. Additional technical skills in veterinary assisting will be introduced and practiced. Students may earn 3 articulation credits for ZOO 276 - Animal Management Internship 2, from State University New York -Jefferson Community College towards an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Zoo Technology.
Prerequisites
Biology I-Concurrently enrollment in Small Animal Care I (28062)
A credit earned in this course will satisfy the third lab science credit for the standard diploma or the fourth lab science credit for the advanced diploma. In addition to the science credit, students will receive a second credit for fine/practical arts. This course also counts as a sequence for the standard diploma.
Student selected verified credit can be earned by passing the course-related industry certification
Small Animal Care Sequence: 28062 and 28063. Must enroll in both classes at the same time.