BIO 450 Zoo Animal Behavior Management
Examines principles of animal behavior from a physiological, ecological, and evolutionary perspective as well as the tools and techniques to manage animal behavior in zoos and aquariums. Topics include physiological mechanisms of behavior, social organization, mating systems, parental care, communication, foraging strategies, predator-prey interactions, aggression, learning, environmental enrichment, and operant conditioning via positive reinforcement. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Restricted to students in Zoo Science and Applied Conservation major.