AMG 225 - Zoo 4: Action Project Experience

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Animal Management

Description:

This course will reinforce principles covered in previous animal management courses. Class topics will include chemical immobilization of zoo animals, use of darts and remote immobilization equipment, veterinary record keeping in zoos, contemporary zoo issues and zoo/workplace skills. Students will draw upon their cumulative animal management program knowledge and experience to initiate, plan, develop, implement and assess a hands-on Zoo Action Project (ZAP). The ZAP project will require preparation and participation outside of scheduled class time. A field trip will provide further opportunity to compare the facilities and practices of different zoos. Prerequisites: AMG 115, AMG 216 and BIO 217 or BIO 218. 1 cr. 1 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of AMG 225, approved by Academic Affairs on 02/19/2009).

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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