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Aug 05, 2026
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2025-2026 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VTEC 2112 - Laboratory Animal Medicine and Nursing
Credit Hours 2 , Lab 2
Provides an overview of principles and practices employed in animal research facilities. Husbandry techniques and the ethical treatment of animals are covered. Common laboratory animal species are also discussed as pets. The common laboratory animals species discussed in this course include rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Breeds of each species are also covered. This class requires a course fee.
Prerequisites: VTEC 2053 , VTEC 2212 , VTEC 2274 , VTEC 2352 , and VTEC 2414 , all with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: None
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