Los Molinos High School

Animal Science course impart information about the care and management of domestic and farm animals. These courses may cover animal nutrition, health, behavior, selection, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, facilities, product processing, and marketing. Students will be introduced to various species of large and small livestock or they may learn how to care for and maintain livestock as a more inclusive study. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. 

This course includes instruction in small animal/companion animal care to include: health and safety, animal behavior, animal nutrition, medical terminology, infectious disease, diagnostics, and preventative measures in disease. Animal species that will be covered include; canines, felines, avian, reptiles and amphibians, rodents, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, rabbits, and fish. In addition students will receive instruction in the business/financial aspects of the companion animal enterprises. Course is designed to build upon the knowledge covered in Introduction to Animal Science.

Advanced Animal Science is a course designed to provide students an applied scientific study in the area of animals and veterinary care.  This course focuses on the application of animal anatomical and physiological knowledge to the maintenance and improvement of animal health to include; clinical diagnosis of disease and parasites, administration of medications, and common surgical procedures.  Biological applications will include studies in cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology as they pertain to the animal/veterinary field. The feline dissection and various other livestock specimens will serve as a supplemental lab practicum throughout the duration of this course.  Each unit includes a clinical practice component at the conclusion to put the knowledge learned into a real veterinary clinical situation. Additional emphasis will be placed on industry practices to include office procedures, public relations and communications, laboratory skills. At the conclusion of this course and completion of requirements, students will be able to take the exam to become level 1 assistant veterinary technician certified.