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BG201: Dog Breeding and Genetics

Gain an understanding of the role genetics play in producing behaviors and aptitudes in dogs. This course will provide a thorough understanding of the nature of heredity; evolutionary and behavioral genetics; the application of genetics to specific breeds; the art of breed selection; breeding for coat and color; improving structural traits and how to control for genetic disorders. Students will come away with an understanding of how genetics influence both the physical and behavioral characteristics of the dog. The emphasis will be on genetics.

Prerequisites: None

Course Cost (Register above):
For Credit: Live and OnDemand=$225
Audited: Live=$150; OnDemand=$120

Course currently not available. Available August 1, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steps in Registration:

1. Choose between:
Live—You will speak to the instructor
in an online “classroom” with several
other students. Choose from the
listed times in the Course Registration
box to your left.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch the
presentation "OnDemand"- at your
own pace. Click on "Recorded Session"
under "Register for Recorded Class" to
your left.

2. Choose between:
For Credit-You will participate fully in
the class with required homework and tests.
You will send in video homework to learn
"hands on" with the instructor examining and providing individualized feedback, attention and assistance on course material.

Audited-You will participate fully in
the class with no required homework or tests.
The instructor will not provide any assistance
out of class such as viewing your videos in
order to be able to give you individualized
feedback.

NOTE: We will be providing Certification for Professional Dog Trainers in the near future (planned for FALL of 2008). This course is worth 3 credits and can be applied to Certifcation once we are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Only the "For Credit" courses can be applied to Certification.