Professor: Dr. Darlene Jones
Semester: Fall
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 101.

Catalog Description: Management of laboratory animals with emphasis on animal biology, breeding, care, health, research use, and animal welfare.

By the end of the semester, students will have gained:

• An understanding of laboratory animal science and important concepts and principles
• Practical experience in dissection, handling, restraint and other laboratory techniques

Class Topics

• Introduction to Laboratory Animal Care
• Scientific Fundamentals
• Breeding and Husbandry
• Species Specific Information
• Animal Health
• Research Techniques
• Miscellaneous Laboratory Animals

Grades will be based on the following criteria:

• Exam
• Lab Practical
• Final exam

Darlene Jones, DVM
Lecturer, Animal Science
University of Rhode Island
Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science
25 Woodward Hall
Kingston, RI 02881
Office: (401)874-4623
Fax: (401)874-7575
djonesdvm@uri.edu

Dr. Jones has recently joined the Department of Animal Science as a full-time lecturer. Prior to coming to the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Jones owned a mobile veterinary practice specializing in companion animal medicine. She also instructed various courses in animal anatomy, physiology, parasitology and biology at several local universities. Dr. Jones' veterinary expertise makes her a unique addition to the department.

Education

• B. S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
• D.V.M., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

"This course gives you a lot of hands-on experience with animals. You learn information that can be helpful if you work in a small vet or even for your own pets. Dr. Jones is an amazing professor. Take this class - it is well worth it!" -Sarah

• Research Animals United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• Animal Welfare Institute Animals in Laboratories