Hi All,

 

I just wanted to send out a reminder:

At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters.  

Summer classes begin May 13th. 

Fall classes begin August 21st. 

 

Summer classes (2013)

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 at: 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 at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/

 

Fall class (2013)
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 at: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/courses/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-animal-conservation-issues/

For more information about these classes or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj@ufl.edu).

 

If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for Summer and Fall terms (2013). 

 

Sincerely,

Dr Larkin

 

 

Iske V. Larkin, PhD
Research Assistant Professor & 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://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/