Advanced captive wild animal management | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

WHM 8202

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master Of Science In Wildlife Health And Management

College:

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security

School:

School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources

Department:

Wildlife and Animal Resources Man

Course Discipline:

science

Course Description & Objectives:

The course describes the welfare, housing, environmental enrichment, orphan management and nutrition of various captive wild animal species (primates, carnivores, herbivores, reptiles and carnivores) Objectives

Impart skills on wild animals in captivity according to international accepted standards
To impart basic skills in assessing welfare indicators in wild animals
To impart skills on how to enrich the environment to improve the health of a wild animal

Learning Outcomes:

Should be able to keep wild animals in captivity according international accepted standards.
Students can use appropriate professional approaches to recognize wild animal behavioural disorders.
Students can conduct correction measures for a better health for captive wild animal
Participate in giving primary health care of rescued captive wildlife
Graduates are able to contribute to wellbeing of captive bred animals