Class Syllabus: Animal Health and General Care from A to Z

Office Hours:	9am - 5 Pm Monday through Friday
Course Meeting Times:	not specified

Course Description

This course will cover general care and first aid for a variety of animals. Also included will be training tips, fun activities for adults and children and basic first aid in an emergency.

Also included in this course is a look at some exotic and rare animals. From Apes, to the Kowari Rat, Wolves, and Zebra, this course is truly an A - Z of animal knowledge.

Students can expect to learn a wide range of general care information as well as specifics concerning emergencies and training.

Domestic and wild animals will be covered, and students will gain a wealth of knowledge concerning the exotic pet trade and the ill effect it has on endangered species.

There are 26 lessons in this course, one for each letter of the alphabet. Students may work at their own pace, but are encouraged to continue on a regular basis, as this is a rather intense and long course.

Course Requirements

Students are required to read all the material provided and do the accompanying assignments and tests.

The material for this course is all inclusive, and there is no additional material to purchase.

A love for animals and their welfare is all that is required to take this course.

Course Goals

The goals of this course are to teach students general health care and how to enjoy a variety of species of animals. Students will take away from this course a basic knowledge of animal care.

Course Materials

The materials provided and the accompanying net links will be all the required reading for this course. There will be no reading material to purchase.

Grading Policy

The grading policy is as follows. Anything above a 70 is passing. Students who score below 70% should retake the course.
Certificates will be awarded to students for Academic Excellence, Merit, Outstanding Achievement, Participation and Attendence. Students are encouraged to post in the forum to be eligible for the Particpation Award.

Disclaimer

This course is a general course and is not designed to take the place of a veterinarian or other professional.

Copyright

This material as with all the classes I teach here on UniversalClass are protected by copyright.

Organization of Course

* Horses
a.) General care
b.) First Aid
c.) Games on horseback
d.) Training for beginners

*Dogs
a.) General Care
b.) Behaviors
c.) Choosing the right dog for your family.
d.) Training and tricks
e.) First aid

* Cats
a.) General care
b.) First aid
c.) Yes cats can learn too

* Goats
a.) General Care
b.) Competing in 4-H
c.) Milkers and other species
d.) First Aid

* Cattle
a.) General Care
b.) Beef or dairy
c.) First Aid
d.) Showing in 4-H

*Pigs
a.) General Care
b.) First Aid
c.) Pigs as pets
d.) Showing in 4-H

*Rabbits
a.) General Care
b.) First Aid
c.) Showing in 4-H

*Turtles
a.) General care for pet turtles

* Ferrets
a.) General care for Ferrets
b.) Training your ferret

And much more!

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