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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
Large Animal Medicine VETT 240 4.00
Prerequisite: VETT 110 and must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
This course includes large animal husbandry, restraint techniques, diseases, nursing and herd health management. The student will acquire
the knowledge and skills through lecture and laboratory. Special topics include anatomy, reproduction and nutrition will also be discussed
as they relate to each species. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Small Animal Critical Care VETT 250 3.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
A course in procedures, nursing and diseases with respect to the critically ill patient. Prerequisite: Admission to the veterinary technician
program and successful completion of the first semester of the veterinary technician program. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Directed Clinical Practices VETT 266 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
An externship allowing students to observe companion, food and equine practices. Students will observe all aspects of a working clinic.
Externships will allow valuable exposure to the reception area, treatment and surgical areas, radiology, laboratory, kennel and stales. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Advanced Clinical Practices VETT 267 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
An externship allowing students to participate in every aspect of a companion animal, food animal and equine practices. Students will
participate in all aspects of a working clinic, under direct supervision. Externships will allow valuable exposure to the reception area,
treatment and surgical areas, radiology, laboratory, kennel and stales. Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses in the veterinary
technician program. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System
of Higher Education (NSHE).
WELDING
Basic Metals WELD 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Basic techniques of metal forming and fabrication using drill press, lathe, milling machine; soldering; brazing; oxyacetylene and electric
arc welding. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE).
Beginning Welding for Art WELD 111 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Basic techniques of design and fabrication of metal sculpture, with oxy-fuel, arc welding, various hand tools. Use copper, brass, and steel
to build sculptures. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE).
Metal Shaping Techniques WELD 114 2.00
Prerequisite or Corequisite: WELD 111.
This course will expand on the concepts of metal forming for the use in welded metal sculpture. The use of specialized tools and tooling
will further the students' ability to produce two and three-dimensional sculpture. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of
art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Advanced Welding for Art WELD 121 4.00
Prerequisite: WELD 111
This course is a continuation of WELD 111, Beginning Welding for Art. Improving techniques learned in Welding for Art I and learning
the use of new equipment and processes. The student will continue to develop skills necessary to produce metal sculpture. This course may
not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in Welding WELD 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Welding I WELD 211 3.00
Corequisite: WELD 212. 20/20 vision (corrected), good hand-eye coordination, general good health.
This course introduces the learner to the world of welding. The course includes general shop safety and environmental issues; introduction
to oxygen/fuel gas supply systems, the oxyfuel cutting process, and the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc-Welding) process; and an introduction
to interpreting basic welding symbols.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.