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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to principles of animal learning. Topics include operant conditioning and environmental enrichment. Upon completion, students should be able to develop basic environmental enrichment activities, maintain an environmental enrichment log, and understand the basics of animal conditioning.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the application and integration of aquarium theory and management. Topics include the history and development of the modern aquarium movement, aquarium operations, AZA accreditation, and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning level understanding of the philosophy, organization, and management of the modern aquarium.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the major invertebrate taxa, with emphasis on insects and vertebrate parasites. Topics include the identifi cation of the majors groups and their ecology. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe the management of insects in collections and describe the common parasites of vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIO 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins the students' study of reptiles and amphibians typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identifi cation, care, maintenance, and display of reptiles and amphibians. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about reptiles and amphibians on display in a captive environment. Prerequisite: BIO 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins the students' study of avian species typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identifi cation, care, maintenance, and display of birds. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about birds on display in a captive environment. Prerequisite: BIO 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins the students' study of mammalian species typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identifi cation, care, maintenance, and display of exotic mammals. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about mammals on display in a captive environment. Prerequisite: BIO 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to study of fresh water and marine aquarium life support systems. Topics include the design, construction, and daily maintenance of fresh water and marine aquarium exhibits. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about the functions and regulation of both fresh water and marine aquarium exhibits. Prerequisite: ZAS 210
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course applies current zoo management theory to actively and proactively solving existing problems/ concerns in the modern zoo. Topics include animal welfare issues, public relations, conservation issues, SSP plans, and record keeping. Upon completion, students should be able to present viable solutions to a broad array of issues involving the daily zoo operations. Prerequisites: ZAS 110 & ZAS 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the study of plant species typically displayed in zoos and aquaria. Topics include the biology, taxonomy, identifi cation, care, maintenance, and display of plant species displayed in animal exhibits and on zoo grounds. Prerequisites: ZAS 110 & ZAS 112
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the study of animal diseases common to species typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the etiology, transmission, and treatment of major viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases common to exotic animal species. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about the symptoms, transmission, and treatments of common animal diseases and zoonoses. Prerequisites: ZAS 110 & ZAS 112
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