- Description
This course features an introduction to companion animals. The course will feature animal terminology, diet, housing, behavior, genetics, husbandry, and uses. This course features self paced learning, and registration is open all year.
This course is taught by a UGA Animal Science past adjunct professor, and UGA Animal & Dairy Science major.
Please view the following video to see the class in Google Classroom for assignment examples.
Course Length: 17 Week Semester
Platform: Google Classroom
Animal Topics: Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, & Reptiles.
Animal Science 102
-Animal Careers
-Correct Terminology
-Veterinary Abbreviations
-General Anatomy Review
-Animal Genetics
-Animal Behavior
-Dog (Care, Diet, Anatomy)
-Dog (Pigment, Competitions)
Dock Diving, Lure Courses, Agility Trials, ScentTrials
-Cats (Care, Diet, Anatomy)
Cats In Movies, Unique Characteristics
-Rabbits & Cavies
-Reptiles
Anoles, Snakes, Iguanas, Turles, Skinks, Newts, Salamanders
-Amphibians
-Birds
Finches, Parakeets, and Parrots
-Animal Import and Export Laws
-Animal Welfare Laws
Credit: This course can count as .5 (half year) science credit for high schoolers or an elecive credit.
This course features a 4-5th grade reading level. A wide range of ages can take the course because of featured Youtube videos that will summarize the topics presented. High school students are encouraged to create a project at the end to feature their interest in animal science.