At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters that are specifically geared towards those interested in Aquatic Animal Health. All of these courses have registration options for undergraduate students, graduate students and as continuing education for the professional or practitioner.
Summer classes (2014) Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. More information can be found here: (http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-wildlife-health-issues/) Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. More information can be found here: (http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/<https://mail.ufl.edu/owa/%28http:/aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/>) Fall classes (2014) Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online 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. More information can be found here: (http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-animal-conservation-issues/) For questions about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hend...@ufl.edu<mailto:hend...@ufl.edu>). If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for Summer and Fall terms (2014). Sincerely, Dr Iske Larkin [Description: AAH logo blue E-Mail Sig] Iske V. Larkin, PhD Lecturer & Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida PO Box 100136 2015 SW 16th Ave Gainesville, Florida 32610 For packages 32608 Office phone - 352-294-4095 Work cell - 352-494-1742 Fax - 352-392-8289 Program web page: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/ ________________________________ Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to or from University of Florida employees via email may be subject to disclosure.
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