Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

ANZ 3450 Animal Ethics 3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ethical thought and analysis. Students will also explore the application of ethical theory to human-animal interactions and relationships. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1100/1100L). Course Fee 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. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2400). Course Fee ANZ 3550 Animal Assisted Interventions 3 credits This course will explore the differences between companion, emotional support, therapy, and service animals. Students will review legislation and organizations that guide the use of animals in public spaces and therapeutic programming. 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 4000 Human-Animal Systems: Research and Application Through Systems Theory 3 credits This advanced, discussion and research-driven course explores the dynamic relationships between humans, animals, and the environment through systems theory. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1100/1100L, Co-requisite: MAT 3601). Course Fee ANZ 4050L Applied Conservation Lab 1 credit This hands-on laboratory course introduces students to key conservation tools and software used in real-world environmental and wildlife management. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2200/2200L, ANZ 2400, ANZ 4100, & ANZ 4600). 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, ANZ 2200/2200L, ANZ 2201/2201L, ANZ 2400. Co-requisite: ANZ 4600). Course Fee ANZ 4200 Biology and Behavior of Domesticated Animals 3 credits Students will explore anatomy, physiology, and 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 for them. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2201/2201L). Course Fee ANZ 4300 Animal Shelter Operations and Management 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

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