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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 900
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
2 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Animal Science | Veterinary Science
Area of study
Veterinary
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 900
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-04-01-
About Program

Program Overview


This program explores the physiological systems of various animals, focusing on how they adapt to environmental challenges. Through lectures, discussions, labs, and exams, students delve into neural, muscular, circulatory, renal, immune, respiratory, reproductive, and digestive systems. The program prepares students for careers in animal physiology, biomedical engineering, veterinary medicine, and zoology, with opportunities in research, teaching, and industry.

Program Outline

Outline:


Course Content:

  • Neural systems
  • Muscular systems
  • Circulatory systems
  • Renal systems
  • Immune systems
  • Respiratory systems
  • Reproductive systems
  • Digestive systems

Course Structure:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Labs
  • Exams

Course Schedule:

  • Spring 2024
  • April 1 - June 16
  • No set meeting times

Individual Modules:

  • Module 1: Neural Systems
  • Module 2: Muscular Systems
  • Module 3: Circulatory Systems
  • Module 4: Renal Systems
  • Module 5: Immune Systems
  • Module 6: Respiratory Systems
  • Module 7: Reproductive Systems
  • Module 8: Digestive Systems

Assessment:


Assessment Methods:

  • Midterm exam
  • Final exam
  • Lab reports
  • Quizzes

Assessment Criteria:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Clarity
  • Organization

Teaching:


Teaching Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Labs

Faculty:

  • Joseph Esdin

Unique Approaches:

  • Focus on a wide variety of vertebrates and invertebrate animals
  • Emphasis on how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment

Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

  • Animal physiologist
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Zoologist

Opportunities:

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Industry

Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to evaluate how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment.
  • Students will be able to assess the heart and circulatory reactions in small and large sized animals.
  • Students will be able to recognize how cellular electrical activities of neurons affect nervous system.
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UCLA Extension


Overview:

UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.


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    UCLA Extension offers a variety of learning formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid options, catering to diverse schedules and preferences.

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Total programs
1698
Admission Requirements

Outline:


Course Content:

  • Neural systems
  • Muscular systems
  • Circulatory systems
  • Renal systems
  • Immune systems
  • Respiratory systems
  • Reproductive systems
  • Digestive systems

Course Structure:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Labs
  • Exams

Course Schedule:

  • Spring 2024
  • April 1 - June 16
  • No set meeting times

Individual Modules:

  • Module 1: Neural Systems
  • Module 2: Muscular Systems
  • Module 3: Circulatory Systems
  • Module 4: Renal Systems
  • Module 5: Immune Systems
  • Module 6: Respiratory Systems
  • Module 7: Reproductive Systems
  • Module 8: Digestive Systems

Assessment:


Assessment Methods:

  • Midterm exam
  • Final exam
  • Lab reports
  • Quizzes

Assessment Criteria:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Clarity
  • Organization

Teaching:


Teaching Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Labs

Faculty:

  • Joseph Esdin

Unique Approaches:

  • Focus on a wide variety of vertebrates and invertebrate animals
  • Emphasis on how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment

Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

  • Animal physiologist
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Zoologist

Opportunities:

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Industry

Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to evaluate how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment.
  • Students will be able to assess the heart and circulatory reactions in small and large sized animals.
  • Students will be able to recognize how cellular electrical activities of neurons affect nervous system.
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