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Zoo Vet HERO! Adventures in Veterinary Science (Who Wants to Be a... Series)
Cat Science
Melinda Dooley
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
In this one-time course, we introduce several areas of science that relate to cats, and explore cat-based scientific careers like veterinary medicine.
Class experience
This hour-long introduction to cat science touches on taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and medicine - which means we don't have time to explore any one thing in too much detail. This class is designed to leave the learner wanting more! This class is about half-and-half lecture and discussion, with my notes, diagrams, and teaching materials made available to the learner. We'll introduce a topic, lecture for several minutes, then discuss and question why we care--and then move on to another...
Students will survey scientific fields related to cats and learn specific information that will improve their understanding of biology, anatomy, and medicine. My goal is to whet the learner's appetite for cat knowledge, so students will learn how and where to continue their cat studies. Students will be given a high-level overview of potential careers relating to cat science and medicine.
Ms. Dooley has a master of science in Biology, though she also spent significant time studying and volunteering with the Animal Science department, as well. Besides teaching high school science, Mrs. Dooley has several years of experience teaching pre-medical undergraduates and veterinary nursing students. Ms. Dooley has also passed teacher licensing exams in Agriculture, Health, and Special Education in the state of Colorado.
A multi-page packet of information and resources will be provided to students. Several books and websites will be discussed as sources for further information.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We introduce potentially controversial issues in the field of cat science, including: *dietary choices for cats, including meat production *feline ecology, and whether cats should be kept indoors or allowed outdoors *keeping exotic species as pets, including hybrids *breeding versus adoption *spaying and neutering These issues are presented with respect to nuance and extenuating circumstances, but with a foundation in science. I consult with reliable sources and several DVMs to ensure accuracy.
Any material referenced will be provided, either in a packet of relevant material or in a list of sources for further information.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
Howdy do! My name is Melinda K. Dooley, and Biology is the love of my life--right up there with teaching life science to someone else! I have been tinkering with biology since I was a child, formalizing my studies as I got older, but I've...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 100 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
4-7 learners per class
