AMG 205 - Behavioral Husbandry

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Animal Management

Description:

Students will learn the principles of animal training with a focus on operant conditioning for use in zoological parks. The use of training as an animal husbandry tool will be explored with students developing a training proposal and practicing training principles. Furthermore, the purpose, principles and implementation of animal enrichment will be examined with emphasis on its use in zoological facilities. Using the enrichment guidelines of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and the Disney Animal Program's SPIDER framework, students will practice developing and implementing animal enrichment activities. Pre-Requisites- AMG 114, AMG 115 and BIO 111 or higher. 1 cr. 1 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of AMG 205, approved by Academic Affairs on 02/19/2009).

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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