COURSE CODE: VCM 102
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
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Course Coordinator: Dr A. O. Sonibare
Email: ayo_sike@yahoo.com
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Other Lecturers: Prof. M. A. Dipeolu, Prof. E. B. Otesile, Dr. A. O. Talabi
Course Synopsis
Meaning of Veterinary Medicine, Origin of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine in ancient civilization, Formal Veterinary education, and establishments of veterinary schools in Europe, North America and Africa. Veterinary medicine curriculum: undergraduate and postgraduate, including academic and professional specialties, accreditation of veterinary schools: roles of National Universities Commission (NUC), Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), and Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Veterinary ethics and Veterinary oaths, Regulation of Veterinary Practices, Organization of Veterinary practice and opportunities in Veterinary Medicine
