THE BIOLOGY AND APPRECIATION OF COMPANION ANIMALS
A systematic coverage of many of the animals (including birds) that humans keep as their social companions. The classification, nutritional requirements, environmental considerations, reproductive habits, health, legal aspects and economics of companion animals and their supportive organizations.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize a broad range of types of companion animals and identify some unique characteristics of each Audience: Undergraduate 2. Characterize the basic biology of most companion animals, including health, nutrition, reproduction, etc Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize the basic requirements of care and husbandry for a variety of companion animals Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify differences in the biology and requirements of various types of companion animals. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify current topics regarding companion animals. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Characterize some ethical issues associated with animal ownership, care, and use. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize a broad range of types of companion animals and identify some unique characteristics of each Audience: Undergraduate 2. Characterize the basic biology of most companion animals, including health, nutrition, reproduction, etc Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize the basic requirements of care and husbandry for a variety of companion animals Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify differences in the biology and requirements of various types of companion animals. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify current topics regarding companion animals. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Characterize some ethical issues associated with animal ownership, care, and use. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027