Required Textbook

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You are learning the most current veterinary medical information, most of which hasn’t even been published yet.  There is currently only one required textbook for first year, which is:  Evans, H. and A deLahunta. (2010) Guide to the dissection of the dog. (8th or 7th Ed.). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders. You may purchase new, used or digital. 

All of the other reading material will be provided in class in the form of PowerPoints or digital notes.

Computer and Technology Requirements

Please note that these are the minimum computer requirements as of April 15, 2026.   Chromebooks are not supported. 

Phone

  • A smart phone is required.

Windows PC

 

  • Platform: Any laptop or tablet (HP, Dell, etc.) that meets the following requirements.
  • Tablet devices other than Surface Pros are not supported. Note that Microsoft Surface computers must be a Surface Pro 4 or newer running MS Windows 11.
  • Operating System:  64-bit versions of Windows 11. Alternate versions of Windows 11 (Windows RT and Windows 11 S) are NOT supported at this time.
  •   The versions of Windows certified for use are Windows 11 23H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 11 25H2
  • CPU Processor: Intel or ARM based processor supported by your operating system. Note: ARM Processors are only supported on Windows 11 24H2 and higher using Examplify version 3.10.0.
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB required, 16 GB or higher recommended
  •  Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported. 
  • Microphone: No virtual mics
  • Hard Drive: Minimum 250 GB/ Recommended 500 GB or higher SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi Capable
  •  Warranty: 3 Year on-site service support with accident damage coverage (4 year is highly recommended).
  • Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Google Drive.

 

 

Mac

  • Platform: Laptop or Tablet
  • Operating System: macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe. Only genuine versions of Mac operating systems are supported.
  • Processor:  Intel or M  series processor. 
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB required, 16 GB or higher recommended
  • Hard Drive: Minimum 250 GB/ Recommended 500 GB or higher SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi Capable
  • Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported
  • Microphone (no virtual mics)
  • Warranty: 3 Year on-site service support with accident damage coverage (4 year is highly recommended) 
  • Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Google Drive

 

iPad

  • Hardware Requirements = iPad 5+, iPad Air 3+, iPad Pro, or iPad Mini 5+
  • Operating System = iPadOS 17.6 and higher, iPadOS 18, and iPadOS 26 (Only genuine versions of iOS are supported)
  • 128 GB minimum
  • Wi-Fi
  • Direct connect keyboard recommended (wireless keyboards may not be certified)
  • iPad must not be Jailbroken
     

 

If you have questions about computer requirements, contact David Sampson, educational technologies specialist with the Office of Academic Affairs.