Exploring Animal Health and Disease
Belize
Term: Summer
Dates: June 4 - July 3, 2010 and July 9 - August 7, 2010
Description:
This course is designed for the pre-veterinary, veterinary, animal science or zoology student to gain working knowledge of the husbandry, and health issues confronting horses and cattle (beef and dairy) in Belize. The course is introductory but intense with laxity intentionally built into the schedule to accommodate individual interests of the students taking the course. Classroom sessions on anatomy, physiology and pathology lay the foundation of knowledge needed to confront animal husbandry and disease issues. The majority of the student's time will be spent at externships involving: 1. Cattle at the Belize Institute of Agricultural Research and Development
2. Horses in association with a working horse ranch and breeding facility. Each of the off campus experiences will provide students with general husbandry (shelter, nutrition, and waste management) knowledge of cattle and horses. Additionally, veterinary care such as preventive medicine, reproductive management, medicine and surgery will be observed. Extern-ships will provide students with hands-on experience and problem-solving skills that will assist them while developing careers related to animal health. Grading will be based on participation, and traditional, primarily short answer, essay type questions.
Highlights:
* Lush, tropical setting
* Local and International Students and Faculty
* 2 hours from the world's second largest barrier reef
* Surrounded by the ancient and living Maya Civilization
* Caring Staff and Administration
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$: USD 4,250
Cost Include Description:
* Up to 6 credits of tuition
* Lab and field fees
* Airport pickup and transfer from Belize City to San Ignacio (if you arrive/depart with the group)
* Transportation to and from field sites
* Double occupancy accommodation
* Breakfast (Mondays to Fridays)
* Orientation
* Medical insurance fee (includes accidental death or medical evacuation/repatriation)
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
|
Typical Living Arrangements :
|
Participants Travel to Belize
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 5 to 10 students
Application Process Involves:
- Transcript
- Written Application
Galen University's Mission Statement: The mission of Galen University is to provide excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to prepare students to achieve their dreams and goals. Galen University is committed to providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment, innovative and supportive teaching, scholarship, and active service to the community with a unique focus on 'sustainable development' throughout our courses, programs, and service.
Year Founded: 2002
|
![[International Study Abroad Programs]](http://images.goabroad.com/images/study_logo_listp.gif){kind=logo}
![[Nido Student Living]](http://images.goabroad.com/other/images/top/nidostudent_banner.gif)
Please share your thoughts.