Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

ANZ 3200 /ANZ3200L Science of Animal Welfare w/Lab 3 credits This course will focus on the scientific measurement of animal welfare in varying contexts, including research and captivity. Topics will include physiological measurements of animal well-being, quality of life, and basic introduction to the laws regulating animal use. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1100, ANZ 1100L, ANZ 2200, & ANZ 2200L). Course Fee ANZ 3300 Animals in the Public Eye 3 credits This course will dissect human relationships and perceptions of animals as well as animal use through examination of scientific literature and critical thinking. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2100) Course Fee ANZ 3350 Cross-Cultural Anthrozoology 3 credits This course is designed to familiarize students with the diverse roles of, and complex relationships with, animals in various cultures. Thinking critically about the ways societies view human/non-human animal interactions through exposure to the diversity of different ways animals are treated in other cultures around the world. (Prerequisite: ANZ 2100) Course Fee ANZ 3400 Educating About Animals 3 credits Students will examine the various techniques and theories associated with educating others about non-human animals. Topics include empathy development, conservation messaging, environmental interpretation, lesson planning, and an overview of modern pedagogy. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1100 & ANZ 1100L). Course Fee 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 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 3800 Cooperative Education in Anthrozoology 3 credits This Cooperative Education course in Anthrozoology provides students with hands-on, career-focused experience in animal care and human-animal interaction. Building on foundational coursework, students apply classroom knowledge in structured, professional settings, gaining practical skills and workplace experience essential for future employment. ANZ 3810 Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond 3 credits This course examines the unique relationship shared between humans and animals, and the psychological theories, components, and principles that underpin it. Students will explore historical relationships, critical context, psychological theory, and examine modern examples of human-animal relationships and how psychological principles are implemented in industry and real-world settings. Supporting topics may explore animal assisted interventions, theory of attachment, biophilia, and the attitudes-beliefs paradigm. 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

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