This course involves lab, classroom, and numerous outdoor activities. Major emphasis of the course will be in providing background skills for a career in Recreational Resources Management, Recreation on public land, private land, outdoor safety, county, state, and national parks, park planning, aesthetic values, historic places, advertising, camping, hiking, tourism, survival techniques, boating and safety and the various career opportunities will be studied in this sequential natural resource class. Numerous feild trips and guest speakers will be utilized to enhance the learning process. Credit Elective A course designed to study the welfare, use and care of animals, both companion and large. Veterinarian equipment and procedures are employed with the assistance of the Oregon Veterinary Clinic and the Village Small Animal Clinic.
Emphasis is on animal health, productivity and reproduction.
Identification of breeds, proper feeding, genetics, and handling techniques are studied. Students will be required to do basic applications such as foot trimming, tagging, clipping, washing and various forms of animal restraint. The learning process will be enhanced by presentations from guest speakers and going on numerous field trips. Students will be exposed to possible career opportunities. This course is designed for students who have an interest in companion animals or are planning to pursue a career in the area of small animals.