VTHT 1349 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY

Written By Jake Laughlin

Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents.  Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents.  

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Identify general types and groups of drugs

  • Prepare, label, package, and dispense pharmaceuticals in an ethical/legal manner

  • Calculate dosages using proper weights, units, and measures

  • Explain and use appropriate routes and methods of drug administration 

  • Differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medication

Grade Basis: L 

Credit hours: 3.0

Lecture hours: 48.0

Lab hours: 16.0

Prerequisites: (Program prerequisites) BIOL  1406 or 1408; MATH 1314 or 1324; ENGL 1301 or 2311; VTHT 1301 

Restrictions: Grade “C” or better in prerequisite courses

Jake Laughlin
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