Feline Studies Foundation Course

PBC422

Course of 3 Phases, 150 hours

This foundation course is an essential introduction as it allows an exploration of the origins of the cat family and of the domestic cat itself.

It examines what is a cat, those distinct and unique features that make it recognisably feline, from finely tuned senses to incredible flexibility. To unwrap the past we now have new DNA evidence to balance with archaeology, all of which casts light on the developing and changeable relationship of cats and people. Unlike wild species of cat, it is the relationship with ourselves that has enabled the domestic cat to successfully gain worldwide distribution. Geographic isolation gave us the world's historic breeds, yet most of the present range of breeds have appeared in the last 100 years. Over that same time the way we care for our cats has also changed, including how we care for them and feed them. The course investigates what is needed for good cat care.

Introduction
The cat family
Feline structure and related function
Feline locomotion and climbing
The cat's senses
Origins of the cat, the evidence, archaeology to DNA
Spread of the cat around the world
Changing cat:human relationship
The particular relationship of cats & women
Historic breeds
Current breeds
Cat care and diet

Module duration	Maximum of one year
Course Tutor	Roger Tabor
Total cost	£275.00
Distance Learning Only - NO workshop