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4.00 Credits
Each student is required to spend 500 hours in approved employment related to the student's major. Registration for each Employment Program must occur prior to the beginning of a relevant experience. Registration materials are available from the Office of Career and Life Education, located in Segal Hall - 4 credits * All or part of the course will be taught at an off-campus location. Students must provide their own transportation.
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2.00 Credits
Special projects are designed to meet individual needs of students in their respective fields. Projects will be arranged on a one-to-one basis with a department faculty member and with the approval of the Department Chairperson. A maximum of two credits will be accepted toward graduation. 3 hours student/faculty instruction per week - 1 credit each
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the major aspects of the biology of the amphibians and reptiles. We will examine the structure and function of these animals as individuals, populations, and biotic communities. Aspects to be covered include the general anatomy of the "herptiles"and the evolution and taxonomy of modern reptiles and amphibians. A review of biodiversity and systematics will be incorporated within the course. Prerequisites: DS 3118, SA 1105 or SA 2110. Biological Science I and II. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will present a broad overview of the field of mammalogy, including the evolution, structure, diversity, taxonomy, biogeography, and behavioral ecology of mammals. The laboratory component of the course will emphasize physical structure and development, field methods, and systematics, with an emphasis on local mammalian fauna. Prerequisites: DS 3118, SA 1105 or SA 2110. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
The process of managing wildlife presents a broad array of problems, from the protection of endangered species to the control or elimination of pests. The objective of the course is to apply major ecological concepts to the practice of wildlife management. In lecture, we will examine how ecological principles can be used to devise viable management strategies. The laboratory will be devoted largely to field methods for studying wildlife and the identification of terrestrial vertebrates. Students will be required to attend outside field trips, complete evening field work, and prepare study specimens of mammalian skins and skulls. Prerequisites: SA 1105 or SA 2110; AE 3125 Principles of Ecology or BY 2108 Ecology; BY 1113/1114 Biology I and II or BY 1116/1117 Biological Science I and II. Fall semester. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This internship will allow students to work with keepers and develop hands-on skills, including proper care, handling, restraint and behavioral observation of wild animals, using the collection at the Elmwood Park Zoo. The internship experience will culminate in a final project requiring students to develop plans for a new exhibit or enrichment program at the zoo. Note that this internship does not apply to the employment program requirement. Enrollment is limited to students in the Zoo Science major. Prerequisites: SA 2110 Introduction to Zookeeping, SA 2113 Wild Animals in Captivity, SA 2220 Animal Record Keeping Systems. Fall or spring semester - 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the analysis of animal behavior, emphasizing an evolutionary approach. We will investigate animal behavior through both the ecological processes that have driven the evolution of behavior and the physiological mechanisms that allow behaviors to be performed. A major objective of the laboratory will be to foster a strong sense of how science proceeds. You will be encouraged to ask your own questions and design your own experiments whenever possible. You will work in groups to determine your goals, set predictions, create appropriate tests, and analyze your results. Prerequisites: Required: BY1113/1214 Biology I and II or BY 1116/1217 Biological Science I and II; Recommended: BY 2108 Ecology. Spring semester. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with alternative agricultural animals that are raised for meat, fiber, leather and/or companionship. It will acquaint students with the behaviors and uses of these animals as well as general anatomy and physiology, nutrition, medical care and routine husbandry practices related to these animals, with comparisons made to similar domestic animals. Animals to be discussed will include camelids, ratites, cervids, game birds, and bison as well as unusual breeds and types of domestic animals such as sheep, cattle, swine, goats and equids. Fall semester. 3 hours Lecture - 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This internship will allow students to work with the educational staff at the zoo, using the collection at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Students will assist in teaching special classes to students from primary and secondary schools as part of the zoo's docent program or outreach efforts. They may also work with scouting programs, seniors, or other groups visiting the zoo for educational functions. The internship experience will culminate in a final project requiring students to develop plans for a new educational program at the zoo. Note that this internship does not apply to the employment program requirement. Enrollment is limited to students in the Zoo Science major. Prerequisites: SA 2110 Introduction to Zookeeping, SA 2113 Wild Animals in Captivity. Fall or spring semester - 2 credits
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1.00 Credits
This course is a study of recent research within the field of animal biotechnology and conservation on topics selected by students with special emphasis on oral presentations. 1 hour Lecture and Discussion - 1 credit
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