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Animal Science - Histotechnology, B.T.
Bachelor of Technology Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0896)
Histotechnology Concentration
The Animal Science–Histotechnology Concentration is designed to offer students, especially graduates of animal science and veterinary technology associate degree programs, advanced skills in the areas of laboratory science and animal science. Graduates of this program are eligible for the HT certification exam. Graduates with HT certification are employable in hospital laboratories (human and veterinary), toxicological and pharmaceutical testing or research, and in other industrial and instructional settings.
Major Field Requirements
Upper-division Requirements
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ANSC 380 |
Internship Orientation |
1 |
| ANSC 450 |
Internship in Animal Science |
11 |
| BIOL 275 |
Supervised Clinical Experience in Histotechnology |
4 |
| |
ANSC, BIOL, AGBU or FWLD 300/400 level courses |
15 |
Other Major Field Requirements
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| BIOL 114 |
Medical Orientation, Ethics, Terminology and Records |
1 |
| BIOL 251 |
Microscopic Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL 258 |
Anatomy and Physiology (1 year) |
4 |
| BIOL 259 |
Anatomy and Physiology (1 year) |
4 |
| BIOL 268 |
Microtechniques |
4 |
| BIOL 219 |
Microbiology |
2 |
| |
OR |
|
| BIOL 355 |
Introductory Animal Pathology |
2 |
| |
OR |
|
| BIOL 300 |
Principles of Parasitology |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| BIOL 364 |
Advanced Biological Methods |
2 |
| CITA 110 |
Microcomputer Applications I |
3 |
Technical Electives
24 credits. Courses with the following prefixes: AGBU, ANSC, BIOL, CITA, FWLD, VETS. VETS courses may be transferred from other college programs.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
36 credits. Includes 6 credits of upper-division courses with two different prefixes. May not include MATH 101X or MATH 101; BIOL 111, 112; CHEM 111, 112; 3 credits of Mathematics (MATH 111 or higher).
General Electives
11-13 credits.
Suggested courses to meet upper-division major field requirements
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
