Designing Captive Animal Environments

Description

This course will engage students in the principles of designing, displaying, and enriching the environments of captive animals. Topics covered will include creating basic and complex habitats in a wide variety of settings, from zoos and aquariums to wildlife preserves, as well as forming environments which promote the enrichment, engagement, and promotion of health outcomes which reflect the animals? natural behaviors while in captivity. Particular emphasis will be placed on promoting animal welfare and creating productive environments for animal husbandry and veterinary care.

Dates

Nov 16, 2020 — Dec 20, 2020

Location

Distance Education - Online

Registration Information

For credit cost: $1410