Fall 2024

This is an introductory course for veterinary assistants. Students will gain knowledge and hands on experience in a variety of topics including: completion of front office procedures for the veterinary hospital; breed identification; recognition of animal behavior and demonstration of common restraint methods; understand infection control and isolation procedures; perform basic tasks such as vaccine/medication administration and husbandry procedures; obtain patient history and perform physical examinations with data recording.

This is an introductory course for veterinary assistants. Students will gain knowledge and hands on experience in a variety of topics including: completion of front office procedures for the veterinary hospital; breed identification; recognition of animal behavior and demonstration of common restraint methods; understand infection control and isolation procedures; perform basic tasks such as vaccine/medication administration and husbandry procedures; obtain patient history and perform physical examinations with data recording.

This course covers the following topics related to substance abuse in our society: identification of substances, reasons for abuse of alcohol and of drugs, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and approaches and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse counseling. It is recommended that students take the BADA workshop Classification Of Alcohol in addition to this course for BADA certification. College credit can be given for the workshop.

The study of equations and inequalities, relations and functions, linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and their applications.

This course provides the just-in-time algebraic support for Math 124. The course will refresh, review and introduce a variety of concepts to be successful in Math 124, College Algebra, including exponents and their properties, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, graphing, interval notation, proportions and variations.

Introduction to essential concepts and practices in computing. Design, assemble, and operate basic computer hardware and software in a collaborative environment.

This course covers the mathematical concepts particularly relevant to non-science majors. Topics covered include problem-solving, topics in finance, probability, statistics, and additional real-world applications. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator may be required (TI-83/84 recommended).

The role and responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician will be discussed and demonstrated. Class time will consist of collecting the correct paperwork necessary for each hospital clinical site. Mandatory education on Blood Borne Pathogens, and HIPAA will be completed in this class. Students will also have some hands on experience with the role of a Sterile Processing Technician in the lab.

A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with an emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. This course is designed for non-science majors or anyone with a general interest in marine biology. Includes hands-on activities to be completed at home and virtual laboratory experiences online, including several virtual dissections. Satisfies the general education requirement in natural sciences and is transferable to UNLV as a general education course in the natural sciences.

An introductory course emphasizing the processes of science and the fundamentals of biology. Includes a basic introduction to molecules, cells and metabolism, the flow of genetic information, evolutionary theory, and ecological processes. Connects life science concepts to the understanding of everyday concerns such as human health. Designed for the non-science major and meets UNR core curriculum science requirement; cannot be used for credit toward biology major. Three lecture hours per week and four laboratory experiences throughout the semester.