Capstone II

Catalog description

The Capstone II course provides an opportunity to integrate the material presented over the course of the year and evaluate both the students and teaching for improvement. The general purpose of a capstone course is to revisit information in a different context that integrates concepts covered over the year. This course also integrates curriculum across all blocks and courses and encourages multidisciplinary skills relevant to creating competent veterinarians. It also allows for different forms of learning and demonstration of critical thinking and mastery of concepts by utilizing cases, testing assessments, poster presentations, and journaling. An elective experience provides time for exploration that is structured and can directly reflect back on material provided in a way that is relevant. There are also options for students who want to create something themselves if they do not wish to go through the matching process as requests are not guaranteed. Attendance is mandatory at all activities and is essential for learning. Students can expect a full day of in person learning each day of the course.