Course Syllabus

Veterinary Medical Applications

Course Syllabus 2019-2020

Teacher: Ms. Lizzy Howe                                                                                  Email: ehowe@aisd.net

Phone: (682) 867-9588                                                                   Campus: Agriculture Science Center

Course Objective: This course covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course is an 11^th and 12^th grade level class. This is a one credit, full-year course.

Class Schedule and Units:  (subject to change)                                   Materials Needed Daily:

1^st 6 weeks- Professional Standards, Ethics & Laws                        1. Binder or Folder to Keep Work

2^nd 6 Weeks- Animal Handling & Practice Management               2. Pen or Pencil

3^rd 6 Weeks- Veterinary Terms & Body Systems                               3. Positive Attitude!

4^th 6 Weeks- Pharmacology, Vet Math, & Examinations

5^th 6 Weeks- Parasites & Lab Tests

6^th 6 Weeks- Procedures, Instruments & Imaging Equipment  

Grades:                                                                                                    

Daily Work, Warm-Ups, & Labs X 1                                                      

Quizzes & Notebook Checks X 2                                                              

Exams & Projects X 3                                                                                   

NO HOMEWORK! (Only what you do not finish in class!)                              

Interactive Notebooks: Students will be keeping interactive notebooks in the form of a composition notebook in this class. The purpose of the interactive notebook is to enable the student to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. These will be used for class notes as well as for other activities where students will be asked to express their own ideas and process the information in this class. The spiral becomes a portfolio of the student’s work, thoughts and beliefs. Students will also record daily class warm-ups in their notebooks. This notebook is different from traditional notebooks due to the fact that it provides activities of a variety of learning styles, intelligences, and tasks geared to how our brains work best. The notebooks will be provided by Ms. Howe and will be left in the classroom. These will also be checked for 2 quiz grades each 6 weeks grading period.

Late Work: Daily work and major grades will be taken for 10 points off for each day after the deadline. Late work will not be taken on major grades after 5 days.

Retake policy: The Ag Science department will not allow retakes on any assignments or examinations. Students are expected to appropriately prepare for assessments and complete assignments per class requirements the first time.

Canvas: All classwork, PowerPoints, and assignments can be found on the student’s class Canvas page which can be accessed through their Rapid Identity login.

Remind: Students and parents can sign up to receive updates from me and ask questions about this course by texting @howevetmed to 81010

Dan Dipert CTC and ASC Mission Statement: The Dan Dipert Career + Technical and Agricultural Science Centers are committed to academic excellence by providing innovative learning environments that incorporate relevant industry experience and promote opportunities for personal growth and student success.

Ms. Howe’s Classroom Rules

1. Cell phones are to be put away during class time. If I see cell phones out, they will be put in phone jail until the end of the class period.
2. AISD Student Code of Conduct and Ag Department rules must be followed
3. Be respectful to others and their property at all times
4. Arrive on time and ready to participate
5. Be responsible for your own learning
6. Bring materials needed to every class period
7. Listen attentively and follow directions carefully
8. Clean up desk and work stations every day at the end of class period
9. Students will be expected to follow AISD dress code policy and have IDs on and visible at all times
10. Students are expected to maintain a professional attitude and conduct while in class and on campus