Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science

University of Arizona

This program applies the biomedical sciences to the health and welfare of animals and studies the public health aspects of human-animal relationships. Students explore human-animal relationships; animal reproduction, anatomy and physiology; the care of animal populations; microbiology; disease ecology and pathology. This course is Applied Animal Behavior Emphasis

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Application of knowledge: Relate basic veterinary science and biomedical knowledge to practical and real-life applications

- Critical appraisal of scientific literature

- Applying biological principles to vet science; Apply molecular and cellular biological principles and mechanisms to organismal and population manifestations of animal health and disease

- Health vs Disease states of animals; Differentiate normal animal anatomy and physiology vs pathologies in disease states of animals

- Diagnosis and treatment of animal disease; Formulate a simple diagnostic and treatment plan for some of the most common animal diseases

- Emerging, Zoonotic Disease; Develop ideas, plans, or approaches that combat new-emerging diseases, zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases that are spread through animal-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission

- Uses and roles of animals; Identify the uses and roles of animals and the importance of the human-animal bond in society