Advanced Equine Functional Anatomy

Please Note

Next offering of this course is Summer 2013

Functional Anatomy is a prerequisite.

Semester: Summer 2012
Start Date: May 07, 2012
End Date: July 29, 2012

Outcome

Certificate of Achievement

Location

Online

Program Website

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Type

Continuing Education

Scheduling

12 weeks

There are no set times you must be online.
It is recommended you visit the course site a minimum of 3 times a week.

Tuition Fees

$625.00 CAD

Sponsors

Department: Equine Guelph
Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support

Instructors

Dr. Jeff Thomason

Description

Dr. Jeff Thomason will lead you through advanced issues in equine anatomy. You will be exploring current research and evidence based practice in an active dialogue with your instructor and other students in the class. You will have an opportunity to focus on areas which interest you.

Dr. Jeff Thomason is a current faculty member at the University of Guelph and teaches anatomy to Ontario Veterinary College students. He is leading researcher on the equine hoof.

Designed For

This course is designed for the self-motivated and engaged student.

Students will be required to conduct research and read journal articles, synthesizing the information and writing a research paper. This course will be suited to students who enjoy researching and actively discussing issues.

Objectives

  • You will reach a high standard of information literacy, knowing how to find, analyze and combine information from a range of reliable academic sources.
  • You will investigate topics of equine anatomy at a high level of detail and comprehension through interaction with guest speakers and completing a research paper.
    • You will be able to communicate with academic specialists, effectively.
    • You will be able to communicate effectively with your veterinarian on aspects of horse health related to anatomy

    Assessment Method

    • Participation in the online discussion forums.
    • Researching a topic of personal interest
    • Engaging with guest speakers and completing a critigue
    • Reflective Journal
    • Research Paper
    • Quiz

    Course Prerequisites

    Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent,
    or at least 18 years of age.

    Students will have also completed Equine Functional Anatomy
    This course will use the resources of the University of Guelph library and students should be comfortable using the library online.

    Materials

    Required Materials Not Provided:

    Other

    For more information, Contact Info Line :
    Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
    Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca

    These course details are based on information provided to date by the associated academic department or the course instructor. Course specific information remains subject to change until the actual date of course commencement. In the event of a discrepancy between the course information provided here and on the course website, the course website will be taken as official.