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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on the comprehension of the costs involved in the operation of a landscape contracting business, strategies for the recovery of those costs, and methodology for obtaining reasonable profits. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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2.00 Credits
Two credits are required for graduation. This course emphasizes the importance of physical fitness, with carry-over value. Each student enrolled in the College engages in designated activities. The activities are geared toward developing a level of fitness which will enable individual students to function at peak efficiency. Activities include: weight training, aerobic conditioning, jogging, dance exercise, dance on video, aerobics and other fitness activities. May be taken a maximum of 4 times - 1 credit each
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student, through knowledge and skill development, to meet the needs of most situations when emergency first aid care is needed and medical assistance is not readily available. This course enables students to increase personal safety and accident prevention knowledge by becoming acquainted with many causes of accidents and with action that can be taken to eliminate or minimize such cases. This course cannot be used to satisfy the Physical Education Core Curriculum requirement. 2 hours Participation - 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This introduction will emphasize animal care and management in relation to animal characteristics, control, handling, restraint, animal facility design, and legal compliance. Students will become acquainted with a variety of animals, their origin, characteristics, and usage. Basic experimental techniques will be acquired in the laboratory component of the course. Fall semester. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory-3 credits
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3.00 Credits
The student will learn about the relationship between people and animals through domestication, religion, culture, farming, research and pets. The role of pets in the family will be examined. The role of animals in human health and the effect of humans on animals will also be discussed. This course is a prerequisite for Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy. Fall semester. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
The course explores the use of AAA and AAT in different fields including education, psychology and physical therapy. By exploring the different areas, students will learn how to develop, present and implement an AAA/AAT program and gain an understanding of the responsibilities that go along with such programs. Prerequisites: People and Animals. Spring semester. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the major aspects of caring for captive wildlife and responsible collection management. We will emphasize both the limitations and positive impact zoos have on conservation. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, responsible stewardship, population management, captive breeding, reintroduction, nutrition and feeding, health, reproduction, observation, and the design and care of exhibits. This course will be limited to students in the Zoo Science major as of Fall 2004. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Wildlife care and management has evolved over the years into a scientific discipline requiring specialized training. This course is intended as a hands-on course to complement Introduction to Zookeeping. We will emphasize hands-on applications, including handling and restraint of wild animals, using the collection at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Enrollment is limited to students in the Zoo Science major. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Zookeeping or Permission of Instructor. Fall semester. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
We will explore operant conditioning and basic principles of animal psychology. Students will learn how to use these principles to train both domestic and wild animals and to improve their psychological well being in captivity. Major components of enrichment will be reviewed with respect to the principles of animal management. This course provides the hands-on experience needed to apply behavioral techniques to the management of captive populations. Prerequisite: Wild Animals in Captivity. Spring semester. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to data collection, record keeping, studbook analysis, and the specialized software used by zoos for animal information systems and collection management. Students will be able to complete accurate records for daily husbandry, medical care, species inventory and shipping. They will use computer technology to access data, transform that data into information, and communicate that information to others. Prerequisites: Information Technology Concepts and Computer Applications. 2 hours Lecture and Discussion - 2 credits
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