Class Description

Course Number: VME 424-01 is a 10 lecture course that will meet Friday mornings from 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM PDT starting April 4 2008. For UCD veterinary students, this is a one credit PNP class. Students must attend 9 or more lectures in order to receive credit for the course. Journal articles related to the upcoming topic will be provided at least one week prior to the class meeting.

This course is open to all veterinary student enrolled in UCD’s School of Veterinary Medicine and to all members of the animal sheltering community. Please be aware that the education of students within the veterinary school is the primary objective of this class. Students at UC Davis have elected to attend, and pay for, this course out of their desire to understand some of the many issues facing animal welfare organizations. There is no certificate or college credit available for attendees from outside the vet school.

On line live attendance is open for free to anyone interested in this course. In addition each class will be recorded and available for viewing shortly after the class is held. See individual class notes for the website location of each recorded lecture. A DSL or greater connection is recommended for best viewing.

Lecture notes for each topic will be available for downloading at least one week prior to the scheduled presentation. If additional suggested reading material includes a specific journal article only the citation will be provided; we are unable to make journal articles available for download due to copyright laws. This year, selected chapters of The Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff text book will be recommended reading prior to class lectures. The specific chapters will be cited below each scheduled lecture. If you are interested in purchasing the text please visit Blackwell Publishing for information on how to order the book. For UC Students a copy of the text is on reserve in the Shields library.

2008 Class Schedule