Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Animal Science
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Owner/Developer: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
| Country: |
United States of America |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
http://www.ncat.edu/caes |
| Locations: |
United States of America |
| City: |
GREENSBORO |
| Description: | The B.S. in Laboratory Animal Science is the degree of choice for students who are interested in pre-vet, pre-med, and preparation for advanced studies in human and animal health-related areas. Graduates also emerge with leadership skills in the area of animal welfare. The degree is the only program of its kind in North Carolina. Student classroom and laboratory coursework involve excellent training and exposure to more than 14 species of animals, from guinea pigs to horses. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
3 years (6 semesters) |
| Frequency: |
Not defined |
| Target audience: |
Students |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
High school, Technical College |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Taking care of animals, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Species covered: |
No species is addressed specifically |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
- Introduction to Animal and Laboratory Animal Sciences - Medical Terminology - Biology, Diseases and Care of Laboratory Animal - Anatomy and Physiology - Principles of Medical Sciences - Introduction to Research - Principles of Toxicology - Laboratory Animal Management and Clinical Techniques - Special Techniques in Specimen Preparation, Immunological Techniques, Electron Microscopy, Radiology or Histotechnology |
| Learning outcome: |
General knowledge in Laboratory Animal Science |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
university education |
| Qualification received: |
Students in this program seek to obtain laboratory animal technician certification at three levels offered by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). |
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