Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Academic Catalog 2024 - 2025

ANZ 3500 Animal Behavior and Communication 3 credits This course will examine the ultimate and proximate causes of social, reproductive, and food gathering behaviors along with human influenced changes to animal behavior through analysis of scientific literature. Course Fee ANZ 3600 Research Methods 3 credits This course provides an introduction into research methodology, etiquette, data analysis, and experimental design methods commonly used in the field of Anthrozoology. The focus will be placed on experimental and quasi experimental methods as well as data analysis using descriptive and basic inferential statistics. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2100, Co-requisite: MAT 3601). Course Fee ANZ 4100 Conservation Biology 3 credits This course will examine the significance and complexity of Earth’s biological diversity; the scientific and biological consequences of human impact to our planet’s ecosystems, and the technical approaches towards addressing human impact on biodiversity. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1326/1326L, Co-requisite: ANZ 4600). Course Fee ANZ 4200 Biology and Behavior of Domesticated Animals 3 credits Students will explore anatomy, physiology, evolutionary paths of animals commonly used for human companionship. This course will emphasize how the natural history impacts these animals’ biology & behavior as well as how we care 3 credits Topics relating to animal shelters in order to maintain animal health and well-being will be explored. Students will become familiar with the Asilomar records, behavior analysis programs, and community programs. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2300/ANZ2300L) Course Fee ANZ 4400 Zoo Biology 3 credits Topics explored will include husbandry, nutrition, reproduction, and conservation of a variety of exotic species commonly held in zoological institutions. (Prerequisites: ANZ 2201/2201L, Co-requisite: ANZ 4500). Course Fee ANZ 4500 Zoo and Aquarium Operations and Management 3 credits The roles of zoos and aquariums in conservation and research are explored along with the management of captive animal populations. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2300/ANZ2300L, Co-requisite: ANZ 4400). Course Fee ANZ 4600 Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation 3 credits This course will serve as an introduction to conservation issues and solutions. Participants will also explore topics related to wildlife protection, human-wildlife conflict, government agencies & conservation laws, conservation strategies, and conservation psychology. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1326/1326L, Co-requisite: ANZ 4100). Course Fee ANZ 4800 Capstone in Anthrozoology 4 credits Students will use critical thinking skills to explore and research a current issue in Anthrozoology where academic research is needed. The product of this course’s classwork will help enhance and highlight the relationship between humans and animals within the field of Anthrozoology. The student’s final product will also help to change misconceptions and apprehensions about animals. Course Fee ANZ 1052/2052/3052/4052 Topics in Anthrozoology 3 credits Topics will vary. Course Fee for them. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2201/2201L). Course Fee ANZ 4300 Animal Shelter Operations and Management

ART

ART 1000 Fundamentals of 2-D and Color 3 credits This course provides an understanding of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design and color. Students will explore aspects of line, shape, value, color, and texture and their appropriate use in successfully unifying works of art. Course Fee

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