Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

ANZ 2500 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. (Prerequisite: ANZ 3100 & Corequisite: ANZ 2201 & ANZ 2201L). Course Fee ANZ 3000 Conservation Psychology 3 credits This course introduces the student to the relationship between core psychological theories and patterns and their impact on human behavior from a conservation lens. Course Fee ANZ 3010 Insect-Human Interactions 3 credits This course explores the multifaceted relationship between humans and insects, analyzing both the positive and negative impacts insects have on human life, culture, and society. Course Fee ANZ 3020 Human-Animal Relationships Across Global History 3 credits This course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on global histories across Western and Eastern cultures. Students will examine the complex relationships between humans and animals and understand how animals have shaped human history and how humans have shaped animal history. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1326/1326L; Co-requisite: ANZ 1100/1100L). Course Fee ANZ 3030 Animals in Agriculture 3 credits This course dives into the use of animals in the meat, dairy, egg, and wool sections of farming and how those relationships developed. The course will provide practical education on the realities of farm animals, and the recent establishment of farm sanctuaries for former agriculture animals. Course Fee ANZ 3040 Marine Mammal Science and Conservation 3 credits This course dives into marine mammals as a species as well as the various human associations and conservation 3 credits This course introduces students to public policy as it relates to nonhuman animals and our often-contradictory treatment of them. Students will examine the history and influences of animal-related policies utilizing real-world examples of legislation, litigation, regulation, ballot initiatives, and advocacy campaigns. Course Fee ANZ 3060 Primates, People, and Conservation 3 credits This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationships between humans and our closet evolutionary relatives - primates. Blending insights from primatology, anthrozoology, and conservation science, students will examine the biology, behavior, and ecology of primates while critically analyzing the cultural, ethical, and environmental dynamics shaping human-primate interactions. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1326/1326L; Co-requisite: ANZ 1100/1100L). Course Fee ANZ 3070 Feathers and Scales 3 credits This course explores the interactions humans have with non-mammal species such as birds and reptiles. Students will dive into the complicated reactions humans have towards “less-desirable” pets, human-wildlife conflict, and conservation approaches to “unlikeable” species. Course Fee ANZ 3080 Equine Science and Management 3 credits This course provides students with a basic knowledge of equine science and its application to the industry to prepare them for equine ownership or careers. Equine science topics include basics of equine evolution, genetics and breeds, anatomy, physiology and health, reproduction, equine psychology, and nutrition. Students will also be exposed to equine industry topics, including the history of use, disciplines, organization of the industry, core components, and careers. This course includes presentations and interactions with industry professionals alongside practical field exposure as it pertains to specific covered topics. Course Fee ANZ 3100 Animal Training and Theory of Behavior 3 credits This course will examine the theories guiding contemporary practices in behavioral husbandry. Applications of theory will be examined as it pertains to the development of modern animal training programs. The diversity of enrichment practices will be introduced in this course. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2500, ANZ 3200, & ANZ 3200L) Course Fee efforts surrounding this group of animals. Course Fee ANZ 3050 Animals: Public Policy and Conservation

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