Lecture: 20 hours/semester
Learning activities may include recorded lectures, group work, presentations, case studies, discussion boards, preparation of client handouts, quizzes, written assignments, client communication simulations and guest speakers.
Small mammals, reptiles and birds:
- breeds and species
- handling, restraint and identification methods
- nutrition, husbandry and diseases
- physical examination
Clinical procedures:
- beak, wing and nail trimming
- medication administration
- venipuncture
- anesthesia and analgesia
- euthanasia procedures
Laboratory animal medicine:
- Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) user training program
- guidelines, legislation and regulations
- ethics in animal experimentation
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- identify common breeds and species of small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- describe safe restraint of small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- describe husbandry and nutritional needs of small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- describe the physical examination of small mammals and birds;
- identify small mammal and bird breeds;
- list the methods available for bird identification;
- describe methods of medication administration for small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- describe common diagnostic, therapeutic and anesthetic procedures in small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- describe common diseases of small mammals, reptiles and birds;
- explain the role of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) in maintaining the welfare of animals used in research;
- complete the CCAC animal use training program;
- discuss the ethics of animal use for research and the regulations surrounding the use and care of animals in laboratories.
Assessment will be in accordance with the swagÂ鶹 Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester.
Evaluation will be based on:
Assignments: 20-50% (no assignment worth more than 20%)
Quizzes: 10-20% (no quiz worth more than 10%)
Term test(s): 0-20%
Final examination: 30-40%
Total: 100%
Consult the swagÂ鶹 Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Sirois, M. (Current edition). Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine. Elsevier.
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