Canine Science Course

Interested in studying Canine Science by distance learning? Are dogs your best friend? Are you keen to learn more about how they originated and their diversity?

Then this Canine Science course from Start Learning may be perfect for you. You will cover fascinating subjects from canid evolution to wolf behaviour and domestication.

This course is split into bite sized sections to make studying convenient and as easy as possible. You will also have access to your tutor whenever you need them. So Start Learning today!

Distance Learning Support

At Start Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course.

Recommended Hours of Study

We recommended you spend approximately 110 hours of your time studying for the Canine Study Course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but  if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months. 

Distance Learning Course Contents

Module One

1. Canid Evolution
2. The diversity of the Canidae
3. Anatomy and movement (1)
4. Anatomy and Movement (2)
5. Canine sensory biology

Module Two
6. Grey wolf Behaviour (1)
7. Grey wolf behaviour (2)
8. Canine Communication

Module Three
9. Domestication done
10. Canis familiaris (1)
11. Canis familiaris (2)

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Start Learning certificate in Canine Science. The course is certified by the Institute for Animal Care Education

Language of Course

English

Assessment

There is no exam as such, although you will be required to complete a series of assessments. Assessment takes the form of question papers and directed report writing. The reports are designed to test the student's ability to understand the modules as a whole. The question papers are designed to test the students understanding of the individual concepts within the lessons. Reports (3 in total) represent 70% of the total mark; the questions papers (12 in total) represent the remaining 30%. There is no word count for these assignments although you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions asked.