BIOL 4104 - Zoo Biology

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 3840 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Historical background as well as current issues and developments in zoos. Topics include conservation, SSPs (Species Survival Plans), behavioral enrichment, studbook management, and planning/economics of major exhibits. Course instruction will be on-site at Zoo Atlanta. Students will work directly with animal curators and keepers. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Four lecture hours a week.