Distance Learning Courses

Registration is NOW open for the Summer and Fall semesters! Take Aquatic Animal Health Distance Learning courses through the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. This summer we are offering a brand new course-- Manatee Health and Conservation!

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Aquatic animal medicine is a young specialty of veterinary medicine that includes medical care of marine mammals, seabirds, sea turtles, fishes and aquatic invertebrates. There are broad sub-specialties within aquatic medicine which include care of captive marine mammals, care of pet fishes, zoo and aquarium species, aquaculture medicine, and clinical research involving free-ranging aquatic species. Specialty training incorporates aspects of clinical medicine, wildlife health, environmental science and engineering.

Our Distance Learning Program in Aquatic Animal Health is relatively new and new courses will continue to be added over the next several years. Our long term goals include offering a Certificate in Aquatic Animal Health to graduate students and professionals (biologists/aquarists) outside of UF. These distance education courses are the first steps to accomplishing this goal. Once we have a critical number of on-line courses available we will be able to outline the required core and elective credits needed for the certificate for non-UF students. We currently offer:

 

Registration options are available for students seeking university credit or continuing education. These courses are designed for undergraduate students interested in this field of study as well as veterinary/graduate students and professionals already immersed in aquatic animal medicine. Space is LIMITED! Register today!

  • Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues (Summer semester, annually) – is 3 credit course which introduces students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles and crocodilians.
  • Manatee Health and Conservation (Summer semester, annually) – is a 3 credit course that provides students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues.
  • Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues (Fall semester, annually) – is a 3 credit course that will expose students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to some of the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems.
  • Aquatic Systems and Environmental Health (Spring semester, annually) – is a 3 credit course for graduate students and professionals (with a Master’s degree or higher) that provides an overview of aquatic resources with focus on respective biotic communities and environmental health. We will address the physical and chemical nature of water, and the hydrologic cycle in order to understand water and land usage, and effects of various types of contamination in different ecosystems.

New courses that should be offered soon include Introduction to Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Histological Interpretation, Introduction to Aquaculture, Impact of Diseases on Wildlife Populations, Introduction to Fish Health Management, and Aquatic Animal Rehabilitation.

You may also want to review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or fill out our Contact Us form for more information about our distance learning program.

 

 

 

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