Coures Description
This scholarship in practice course will engage students in creating appropriate animal adoption and management plans for commonly kept companion animal species. The course will consider the evolution, domestication, comparative anatomy and physiology, health care, nutrition, behavior, reproduction, welfare and roles of companion animals in our society. In addition, the legal aspects of companion animal ownership, ethical considerations, major social issues and career opportunities in this field will be briefly addressed. Students will be asked to use course information to be able to respond to “real world” scenarios involving the adoption, husbandry, health, and management issues of cats, dogs, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, birds, reptiles and fish. Prerequisite: BSCI105 recommended.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to :
1. demonstrate an ability to select, critically evaluate, and apply relevant areas of animal science and veterinary scholarship to the care and management of companion animal species.
2. apply species-relevant methods and frameworks to create useful companion animal care plans relevant to commercial and private animal ownership.
3. effectively communicate about companion animals and their care through written materials.
4. collaborate effectively with peers.
5. describe the basis on which animals are classified as companion, and the implications of that status.
6. articulate the evolutionary history and the domestication of each of the species covered in this course and how to use that knowledge as a foundation for understanding the management, welfare, and healthcare needs of those species.
7. describe the specialized nutritional habits and requirements of companion animals throughout their different life stages and apply that knowledge in the creation of a reasonable feeding program.
8. describe the basic reproductive physiology of each species covered and apply this knowledge in outlining appropriate reproductive management programs.
9. recognize the signs of normal and abnormal health in the species covered; describe the management and basic veterinary procedures to maintain the health of companion animals; recognize common diseases in each species studied.
10. analyze the dimensions of social, ethical, and legal issues related to companion animals.
11. identify potential career possibilities related to companion animals.
Things to Know About the Course
We cover a lot of information in this course, and it might seem be overwhelming at times. The good news is, learning about the different companion animals is a fascinating study, and I will do everything in my power to make it interesting and fun for you. This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the care and maintenance of many companion animal species, and it should prepare you to be able to create animal care plans of your own for use in professional or private life.
If you are getting behind, I encourage you to seek help as soon as you realize you need it. I am always willing to find time to work with you if you come to me early with a problem; conversely, a lack of preparation and waiting until the last minute on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. If you cannot make it to my office hours, you will need to schedule with me at least a few days in advance so we can find a time to meet that is mutually convenient. I also encourage you to form study groups and learn from one another. Finally, try to take the concepts that I teach you and apply them to the careers you have in mind – learning is much more fun that way.
This scholarship in practice course will engage students in creating appropriate animal adoption and management plans for commonly kept companion animal species. The course will consider the evolution, domestication, comparative anatomy and physiology, health care, nutrition, behavior, reproduction, welfare and roles of companion animals in our society. In addition, the legal aspects of companion animal ownership, ethical considerations, major social issues and career opportunities in this field will be briefly addressed. Students will be asked to use course information to be able to respond to “real world” scenarios involving the adoption, husbandry, health, and management issues of cats, dogs, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, birds, reptiles and fish. Prerequisite: BSCI105 recommended.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to :
1. demonstrate an ability to select, critically evaluate, and apply relevant areas of animal science and veterinary scholarship to the care and management of companion animal species.
2. apply species-relevant methods and frameworks to create useful companion animal care plans relevant to commercial and private animal ownership.
3. effectively communicate about companion animals and their care through written materials.
4. collaborate effectively with peers.
5. describe the basis on which animals are classified as companion, and the implications of that status.
6. articulate the evolutionary history and the domestication of each of the species covered in this course and how to use that knowledge as a foundation for understanding the management, welfare, and healthcare needs of those species.
7. describe the specialized nutritional habits and requirements of companion animals throughout their different life stages and apply that knowledge in the creation of a reasonable feeding program.
8. describe the basic reproductive physiology of each species covered and apply this knowledge in outlining appropriate reproductive management programs.
9. recognize the signs of normal and abnormal health in the species covered; describe the management and basic veterinary procedures to maintain the health of companion animals; recognize common diseases in each species studied.
10. analyze the dimensions of social, ethical, and legal issues related to companion animals.
11. identify potential career possibilities related to companion animals.
Things to Know About the Course
We cover a lot of information in this course, and it might seem be overwhelming at times. The good news is, learning about the different companion animals is a fascinating study, and I will do everything in my power to make it interesting and fun for you. This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the care and maintenance of many companion animal species, and it should prepare you to be able to create animal care plans of your own for use in professional or private life.
If you are getting behind, I encourage you to seek help as soon as you realize you need it. I am always willing to find time to work with you if you come to me early with a problem; conversely, a lack of preparation and waiting until the last minute on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. If you cannot make it to my office hours, you will need to schedule with me at least a few days in advance so we can find a time to meet that is mutually convenient. I also encourage you to form study groups and learn from one another. Finally, try to take the concepts that I teach you and apply them to the careers you have in mind – learning is much more fun that way.