VSC 195F
Careers in
Veterinary Science
Course Description: A colloquia to introduce the student to the various careers and industries associated with the veterinary science field.
Location and Time: Chem 111 10:00-10:50 Monday
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Marchello
Room 202, Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building
621-3058
Office Hours: Open door policy
Course Objective:
á Introduce various areas of veterinary science to the students
á Meet a variety of guest speakers from this department and others
á Become familiar with careers involving the veterinary science degree other than veterinary medical college
Required texts: There is no text book required or recommended for this course
Grading policy: A standard scale will be used to calculate final grades:
A = 90%, B = 80%, C = 70%, D = 60%, E = <60%
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will be taken each class period. If you miss more than one class session, your grade will be adjusted down one letter grade for each class period missed. Therefore, I recommend that you make the effort to get the most out of your tuition dollars. In addition, please respect your fellow students and lecturers by refraining from talking or whispering with your neighbors during the lectures. Remember, these guest speakers are coming in as a courtesy and I appreciate your treating them with respect.
Assignments: All students will be required to research 3 careers/jobs that deal with animals, other than the ones we will cover in class. A written, two page paper will be turned in for each career. The papers will be due throughout the semester, and are noted on the weekly schedule below. References should be included, but not part of the two pages. No title or cover page required. The papers should be typed, single spaced, 12 font.
All students will have to complete the IACUC module and receive a certification number in order to complete the class.
Grades: Grades will be based on attendance and point totals from assignments.
Subject to Change Statement:
Other than the grade and attendance policy, this syllabus may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Notification of Objectionable Materials:
Please turn off cell phones and pagers while in class.
Special Needs and Accommodations Statement:
Students
who need special accommodation or services should contact the SALT (Strategic
Alternatives Learning Techniques) Center for Learning Disabilities (SALT
Center, Old Main, PO Box 210021, Tucson, AZ 85721-0021.
(520) 621-1242 FAX (520)
621-9448 TTY (520) 626-6072, http://www.salt.arizona.edu/, and/or
the Disability Resources Center, 1540 E. 2nd St, PO Box 210064,
Tucson, AZ 85721-0064, (520)
621-3268 FAX (520) 621-9423, http://drc.arizona.edu/. The need for accommodations must
be documented by the appropriate office.
Student Code of Academic Integrity:
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited, including, but not limited to: cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, modifying any academic work to obtain additional credit without the approval of the instructor, or attempting to carry out any of the above. Committing any of the above will result in sanctions being imposed on the studentÕs scores or grade up to and including the assignment of an ÒEÓ for the entire course. Please refer to:
http://info-center.ccit.arizona.edu/~studpubs/policies/cacaint.htm
I will not hesitate to file an academic integrity incident report with the Dean of Students office if you are caught cheating in any way. Copies of this report will be sent to you, the student, as well as the department head of your declared major.
Confidentiality of Student Records:
http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/ferpa/default.htm
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Aug 22 |
Introduction |
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29 |
IACUC Dr. Peder Cuneo
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Sept 5 |
No Class Labor Day |
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12 |
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19 |
Mad Cows and Englishmen Dr. Peder Cuneo IACUC test Due |
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26 |
Swine Industry Dr. Bob Glock |
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Oct 3 |
Companion Animal/Horse Industry Dr. Bill Schurg
First Paper Due |
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10 |
Companion Animal/Horse Industry Dr. Bill Schurg |
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17 |
Beef Industry Dr. Glen Duff |
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24 |
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31 |
Meat Industry Dr. John Marchello Second Paper Due |
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Nov 7 |
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14 |
Animal Care Dr. Susan Wilson-Sanders |
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21 |
CDC Dr. Chuck Sterling |
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28 |
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Dec 5 |
Wrap-up and final discussion Third Paper Due |