Fwd: Online classes offered in the Fall semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
Ellen Hostert
From: Larkin,Patrick M <pmla...@ufl.edu>
Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Online classes offered in the Fall semester for undergraduate students interested in Veterinary Medicine
To: ehos...@maine.edu <ehos...@maine.edu>
Dear Dr. Hostert,
Good morning. I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. With the Fall semester approaching, I was wondering if you could forward the below information to students at your school who have an interest in the veterinary field. At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online undergraduate and graduate courses in the upcoming Fall semester that are specifically geared towards students interested in Veterinary Medicine. Students at other Colleges and Universities can sign up for these classes.
For the Fall term, classes at the University of Florida run from August 23rd-December 6TH. *Note that we would be willing to shift the start date of the classes for you, if Fall classes at your home Institution start at a different time*
The Cat Class (VME-3002) is an online undergraduate course (3 credits) specifically designed for undergraduate students planning careers in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technical Programs. Students
that successfully complete the class will learn about number of topics, including anatomy, neuroscience, urology, endocrinology, reproduction, various feline medical case studies, shelter medicine, and health of the cat.
For more information about this class or enrollment contact the Course Director, Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmla...@ufl.edu).
The Dog Class (VME-3001) is an online undergraduate course (3 credits) specifically designed for undergraduate students interested in learning more about dogs, especially those planning careers
in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technical Programs. Students will be introduced to a number of topics, including evolution, domestication, anatomy, biology, role in society, physiology, behavior, and health of the dog.
For more information about this class or enrollment contact the Course Director, Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmla...@ufl.edu).
The Horse Course (VME-4906) is an online undergraduate course (3 credits) for upper level undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate students, or graduate students that is designed for students planning careers in large animal Veterinary
Medicine or Veterinary Technical Programs. This course covers many important topics in the domesticated horse field including reproduction, anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, GI physiology, preventative health care, as well as current research.
For more information about this class or enrollment contact the Course Director, Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmla...@ufl.edu).
Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues Class (VME-4012) is an online undergraduate course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial
issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Students enrolled at any College or University can take this course.
*This class is also available at the graduate level and can be included in a graduate certificate*For more information about the class or the graduate certificate, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivla...@ufl.edu).
Marine Mammal Biology (VME-6014) is an online graduate course that will provide graduate students with a detailed overview of marine mammal species including cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, mustelids, and ursids. Each module will broadly explore a particular ecological, biological, or physiological theme related to the study of marine mammals, including taxonomy and biodiversity, diving physiology, thermoregulation, foraging ecology, and reproduction as well as the many conservation and management issues faced by different marine mammal species. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Iske Larkin (ivla...@ufl.edu).
If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for the fall semester.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Larkin
Dr. Patrick Larkin, PhD
Program Director of The Dog, Cat, & Horse Classes
Technical Administrator, Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction database
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32610
pmla...@ufl.edu
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