Designed for students who plan to own and work with domestic animals. Its purpose is to develop student competence in disease management and to foster an intelligent working relationship with their veterinarian. The course will cover a systematic relationship of infectious and noninfectious diseases of domestic animals from the standpoint of economic and public health.

Total credits allowed toward graduation requirements are restricted as outlined in Ratcliffe Hicks Section.

An independent study project is mutually arranged between a student and an instructor. Students are advised to read the Ratcliffe Hicks School regulation limiting the number of credits which may be applied toward graduation.