Veterinary Science

This is an addendum to the 2007-2008 UAF General Catalog.
A new certificate program in veterinary science was approved by the UA Board of Regents in September 2007. This page includes the specifics of this new program.

College of Rural and Community Development
Chukchi Campus (907) 442-3400
Interior-Aleutians Campus (907) 474-5439
www.uaf.edu/iac/VTS/home.htm

Certificate

Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 37-38 credits

Training in veterinary science and medicine provides a strong base for careers in farming, dog mushing, wildlife management, public health, tribal resource management, environmental health, veterinary technology and for additional education leading to a career as a veterinarian. Information and training for work with domestic small animals, domestic farm animals, reindeer, bison and muskox is incorporated into the program. Certificate graduates are prepared to continue on in learning tracks for veterinary technology, public health, wildlife management, veterinary medical illustration, veterinary medicine and other science-related fields.

Certificate Program

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the following certificate requirements:
   ENGL F111X--Introduction to Academic Writing--3 credits
   MATH F107X--Functions for Calculus** (4)
        or DEVM F105--Intermediate Algebra (3)--3 - 4 credits
   ANTH/SOC F100X--Individuals, Society, and Culture (3)
        or ABUS F154--Human Relations (3)--3 credits
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
   CHEM F103X--Basic General Chemistry (4)
        or CHEM F105X--General Chemistry** (4)--4 credits
   BIOL F103--Biology and Society (4)
        or BIOL F116X--Fundamentals of Biology II** (4)--4 credits
   VTS F101--Introduction to Veterinary Science--2 credits
   VTS F110--Veterinary Medical Terminology--3 credits
   VTS F130--Animal Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Sciences--4 credits
   VTS F140--Basic Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Sciences--3 credits
   VTS F150--Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding for Veterinary Sciences--3 credits
   VTS F160--Animal Diseases for Veterinary Sciences--3 credits
   VTS F199--Veterinary Science Practicum I--2 credits
4. Minimum credits required--37 - 38 credits

* Student must earn a 2.0 grade or better in each course.
** Students should take the higher level courses if additional degrees will be sought.