COMPANION ANIMAL BIOLOGY
310160, 310161
Interested in a career in veterinary medicine, kennel or pet shop management,
dog training or grooming, zoo related occupations, stable management, pet food
industry, or wildlife management--then this is the course for you. Students will
study animal health, nutrition, safety, animal behavior, pet selection, animal
welfare, reproduction, and animal management systems. The relationship of
animals and plants in our environment will be explored. . Guest speakers from
the community present their experiences and occupations. Career opportunities
will be stressed.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: ½ *
Prerequisites: None
*May be used to satisfy high school science graduation requirement.
Lab fee required