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The
Animal Science department offers a wide
variety of courses within its curriculum.
The Program specializes in career opportunities available to
graduates in the area of domestic animal care. These include horses, beef cattle, and other livestock, fish, reptiles, rodents, and birds as
well as dog and cat pets.
A student enrolled in this field is
given a choice of three major course offerings :
our new Veterinary Technology program, Horse Management,
and Agribusiness.
which includes Small Animal Science.
Our latest program offering in the animal science department focuses on providing students with the skills necessary for becoming familiar with the role of a veterinary technician in animal hospitals and other animal health facilities. Veterinary Technology majors will take courses designed for the student to work in a Veterinary office and assist the Vet with animal restraint, care, laboratory testing and other necessary skills. Students will also be instructed in the program for “Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician” in anticipation of National individual certification.
Horse Management
The equine industry is growing rapidly in our area, and the school has
nearly 80 years of experience to pass on to interested students. Our
twelve-stall barn houses at least one Palamino, Appaloosa,
and Morgan
for students
to care for. Students learn to ride both English and Western
styles, and to lunge and ground drive their mounts. Exposure to the show
industry is gained at both local and school. competitions.
Horse management majors will gain knowledge and skills needed
to advance in stable management and equitation. All students enrolled in the
Animal
Science fields of study are eligible to obtain certificates of competency in
their selected
majors.
Daily experiences for the students include the routine operations and chores,
medical treatments, vaccination and worming procedures, feeding requirements,
and show techniques and etiquette. In addition, proper techniques of cleaning
tack, clipping, pulling mane and tail further enhance skills necessary to the
equine business.
Graduates are fully prepared to obtain positions as instructors, managers,
stable hands, and assistants at equestrian facilities and farms. Other career
opportunities exist with equine product and feed companies, breeding farms and
camp programs, in addition to veterinary practices specializing in horses.
Students selecting Agribusiness will be introduced to a
curriculum designed to give them
the skills necessary to seek employment in
various area including animal care and welfare, grooming, sales and customer
service.
All students enrolled in the Animal Science fields of study are eligible to obtain certificates of competency in their selected majors.
A variety of courses are offered to fulfill occupational needs in the pet care and small animal industries. These include topics such as: fresh and salt water aquarium creation and maintenance, care of exotic reptiles and birds, pet store and kennel management. Also training and obedience, breeding, grooming of both cats and dogs are taught to provide students with practical, hands-on experience and knowledge necessary for careers in the industry.
Animal
Science Vocational Pathways
Course
Descriptions
Click Here for a complete listing of course offerings
Grade 9
Survey of Animal Science 5101-5106
This is an introductory course required of all freshmen. This course will provide students with an overview of the exciting yet demanding world of animals. Students will explore behavior of both large and small animals, proper handling and management techniques, as well as history and management procedures. All classes will explore career opportunities in all the animal industries.
Grade 10
Introduction to Companion Animals 5220
This course is designed to provide students with the introductory skills necessary to form the foundation for grooming competency. Students are introduced to the care and management of the canine and careers involved with companion animals. Students focus on developing awareness of animal behavior, mastering tool identification and use, and the identification of breeds and types of canines.
Introduction to Birds and Fish 5224
This course will introduce sophomores to freshwater aquariums and avian studies. Students learn how to set up and maintain a freshwater aquarium, handle and maintain pet birds. The students will learn basic anatomy, behavior, families, diseases, disorders and how to breed aquarium fish and pet birds
Introduction to Rodents and Reptiles 5227
This course provides a more in depth study of the rodents and
reptiles. Students will explore
taxonomy, safety and handling, care and management, and discuss health issues
pertaining to rodents and reptiles.
Introduction to Horse Management 5260
This course introduces students to handling, grooming, basic barn skills, safety procedures and some general health considerations for horses. Students learn how to identify breeds, colors and markings of horses as well as touch upon career opportunities and basic riding skills.
Grade 11
Agricultural Business Pathway
Agricultural Science I
5322
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the field of Agriscience and the newest technologies within this
field. Students will further their study of animals and living systems as they
relate to the new technologies in Agriscience.
Students will be introduced to aquaculture, focusing on water chemistry,
aquatic water systems and basic fish science.
Grooming I 5323
This course will expand those grooming competencies introduced in Companion Animals. Students will also gain competency in feline handling and grooming. Emphasis will be placed on feline care, wellness and management. Students will investigate the operation of running a grooming facility and the records and skills needed to do so.
Small Business Management I 5324
This course is designed to establish an understanding of the world of work. Students will produce a resume, a cover letter and practice interviewing techniques. Other topics to be covered will be decision making, entrepreneurship, exploring careers in Agribusiness and time management skills. Technology will be integrated in the course by utilizing the latest software packages found in the kennel and grooming industry, “KennelSofts” TM Atlantis program
Small Animal Health and Nutrition 5325
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to determine the overall health of an animal. Students will become familiar with the classes of nutrients, the nutritional requirements of small animals. The class will be taught how to provide these requirements to their animals and how to detect nutritional deficiencies in an animal’s diet. The common nutritional diseases will be taught as well. Different animal feeds will be analyzed and described along with feed formulation and balancing an animal ration
Grade 11
Horse Management Pathway
Agricultural Science I 5362
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of Agricultural Science and the newest technologies within this field. Students will further their study of animals and living systems as they relate to the new technologies in Agricultural Science. Students will be introduced to aquaculture, focusing on water chemistry, aquatic water systems and basic fish science. This course will also study animal behavior as well as animal rights verses animal welfare. Basic laboratory practices will be taught, such as laboratory safety, handling biohazard material, fecal testing, bacterial testing and other procedures.
Riding and Stable Management I 5363
This course will familiarize students with the fundamentals of equitation. Students will also learn some of the practical skills needed to manage an equine facility. Equitation emphasis is placed on the control of the horse, basic position of the rider and the comprehension of the natural and artificial riding aids. Diagonals at the rising trot and sitting to the trot as well as basic canter work and jumping position. Stable skills will include maintaining records and contracts, facility design and basic clipping.
Equine Health I 5364
This course introduces students to the practical basics of maintaining a healthy horse. Topics include basic anatomy and physiology and routine and emergency care. Control of common internal and external parasites, basic nutrition, care of the teeth and pre-purchase exams will also be discussed.
Small Business Management I 5365
This course is designed to establish an understanding of the world of work. Students will produce a resume, a cover letter and practice interviewing techniques. Other topics to be covered will be decision-making, entrepreneurship, exploring careers in Horse Management and time management skills. Technology will be integrated in the course by utilizing the latest software packages found in the horse management industry, “Horse Barn Management Pro” TM.
Grade 11
Veterinary Technology Pathway
Agricultural Science I 5342
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of Agricultural Science and the newest technologies within this field. Students will further their study of animals and living systems as they relate to the new technologies in Agricultural Science. Students will be introduced to aquaculture, focusing on water chemistry, aquatic water systems and basic fish science. This course will also study animal behavior as well as animal rights verses animal welfare. Basic laboratory practices will be taught, such as laboratory safety, handling biohazard material, fecal testing, bacterial testing and other procedures.
Veterinary Technology I
5343
This course provides students with the introductory skills needed to explore employment as a veterinary assistant or technician. This course will explore skills needed to conduct laboratory techniques, animal handling and care, ethics in the industry and working with the public. Students will study in depth the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, introductory posology (the study of the dosages of medicines and drugs) and medical terminology.
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Training (ALAT) I 5344
This course is designed to prepare students to take the ALAT examination. Student’s build on material learned in the Sophomore Rodent and Reptile course such as: restraining laboratory animals, cleaning a laboratory setting and managing a laboratory facility.
Small Business Management I 5345
This
course is designed to establish an understanding of the world of work. Students
will produce a resume, a cover letter and practice interviewing techniques.
Other topics to be covered will be decision-making, entrepreneurship, exploring
careers in veterinary technology and time management skills. Technology will be
integrated in the course by utilizing the latest vet tech software package,
“Client Trax” TM.
Grade 12
Agricultural
Business Pathway
Agricultural Science II 5421
This class will study and discuss developing technologies such as: genetic engineering, biotechnology, hydroponics, stem cell research, genetics, embryo transfer and artificial insemination. Moral and ethical issues based on the new research will be discussed. Group activities and laboratory procedures will be stressed, as working in groups is essential in the world of work or in a collegiate atmosphere.
Grooming II 5423
This course will focus on mastering grooming skills introduced in Companion Animals and Grooming I. Students will develop new techniques and skills including clipping and trimming, breed specific techniques, and many tips used in the art of grooming. Students will study in greater detail issues of canine health and welfare, kennel management and animal behavior.
Small Business Management II 5424
This
course will focus on the skills needed to start and run a small business. Types
of businesses such as sole proprietorship, incorporation and partnership along
with the advantages and disadvantages of each will be taught.
Understanding the different public and private agencies involved with
helping a business succeed and the writing of a business plan will be stressed.
The students will continue to use the technology software to further understand
record keeping and other management tools.
Small Animal Health and Nutrition II
5425
A
more in depth study of the different animal digestive systems and the associated
ailments and diseases caused by improper nutrition will be explored. Alternative
nutritional and feeding programs will be taught, along with vitamins, minerals,
micronutrients and food additives and how they affect different animals.
Senior
Rotation 5429
This
course will cover several different topics over the course of four terms:
advanced grooming, pet store management, disease prevention and caring for
exotic animals.
Grade 12
Veterinary Technology Pathway
Agricultural Science II 5442
This
Agriscience II course is designed to be a continuation of the Agriscience I
course. We will delve into the study of new and emerging technologies as they
relate to agriculture and specifically Animal Science. This class will study and
discuss developing technologies such as: genetic engineering, biotechnology,
hydroponics, stem cell research, genetics, embryo transfer and artificial
insemination Moral and ethical issues based on the new research will be
discussed and written about. Group activities and laboratory procedures will be
stressed, as working in groups is essential in the world of work or in a
collegiate atmosphere.Veteri
Veterinary
Technology II 5443
The
focus of this course is to enhance skills learned during Veterinary Technology I
to better prepare students for employment as veterinary technicians. Students
will use anatomy and physiology knowledge secured in the junior year to focus on
surgical tools and procedures and techniques. Animal diseases, wound assessment
and proper care will be stressed. Students will also develop their posology
(vet. math.) skills to assist in administering medications to an assortment of
animals. Students will learn to operate a variety of equipment such as
x-ray, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves, ultrasound machines, and others.
Professional office management skills will also be taught and practiced.
ALAT Training II 5444
This
course continues the “Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician” Certification
program. Students will be working on “hands on” experiences that allow for
proper identification of laboratory animals (ear notching, tattooing) and other
industry standard identifications and tracking systems. This course will also
have students learning and practicing the protocols learned in the “ALAT
Manual” Animal care protocols will be set up for our school animals. This is
intended to better prepare the student for employment in a laboratory animal
technician, research setting. A final practice ALAT test will be given and a
school earned Certificate of completion will be awarded to the successful
candidates. The official ALAT Exam is taken after one year working for a Vet or
in a Lab Animal job.
Small
Business Management II 5445
Senior Rotation 5449
This
course will cover several different topics over the course of the year:
alternative careers, grooming for the veterinary technician, alternative animal
therapies and working with exotics.
Grade 12
Horse Management Pathway
Agricultural
Science II 5462
This class will study developing technologies in genetic engineering, biotechnology, hydroponics and stem cell research. Moral and ethical issues based on the new research will be discussed and written about. Group activities and laboratory procedures will be stressed
Equine Health II 5464
This course will familiarize students with common diseases, metabolic disorders and structural weaknesses found in horses. Additional topics include nutrition for varying ages and ability levels as well as record keeping and restraint. The male and female reproductive system and common reproductive disorders will also be discussed.
Agricultural Science II 5462
This class will study developing technologies in genetic engineering, biotechnology, hydroponics and stem cell research. Moral and ethical issues based on the new research will be discussed and written about. Group activities and laboratory procedures will be stressed
Small Business
Management II 5467
This
course will focus on the skills needed to start and run a small business. Types
of businesses such as sole proprietorship, incorporation and partnership along
with the advantages and disadvantages of each will be taught.
Understanding the different public and private agencies involved with
helping a business succeed and the writing of a business plan will be stressed.
The students will continue to use the technology software to further understand
record keeping and other management tools.
Riding
II
5463
This
course will strive to further the riding abilities of the students at the trot,
walk and canter. Students will focus on developing their balance and position
through riding without stirrups. Jumping single fences, obstacle courses and
gymnastics lines will also be introduced.
Senior Rotation
5469
This
course will cover several different topics over the course of the four terms:
equine disciplines, equine business management, equine medicine and alternative
therapies.