OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Animal Husbandry 1 |
| Conestoga Course Code |
SCIE1320 |
| Host College |
Loyalist College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LO-HLTH8144 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$338.00 |
| Hours |
36 |
| Pre-requisites |
SCIE1310 |
| Course Description |
Designed for beginners in the animal health care field. Upon completion of this course, the student will have basic knowledge of anatomy, nutrition, and behaviour of the dog, cat, ferret and rabbit. They will develop a basic understanding of veterinary diseases, especially zoonotics, and students will learn the importance of a clean, well organized hospital. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 60%, Final Exam 40% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbooks from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Small Animal Care and Management |
Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Terminology |
Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals |
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| Author |
Dean M. Warren |
Janet Amundson Romich |
Sheldon, Sonsthagen and Topel |
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| Publisher |
Cengage |
Cengage |
Elsevier Canada |
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| Edition |
4th |
4th |
3rd |
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| ISBN |
9781285425528 |
9781133125761 |
9780323881432 |
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| Special Instructions |
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Students should have previously purchased for pre-requisite course. |
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