Details
Using Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as a living laboratory and classroom, students in the Zoo Science and Management course will learn many aspects of zoo management, from animal care to administration. Students will identify the roles of the modern zoo, review the many aspects of professional zoo management and study how zoos have contributed to conservation, education, recreation, and research. Topics include animal care and population management, zoo administration, zoo research and conservation, horticulture, education, and veterinary services. In addition, students will be trained in behavioral observation techniques and will have the opportunity to collect data on various species around the zoo. All required course material will be provided. A typical day will feature talks and tours in the morning followed by behavioral research by the students in the afternoon. At the end of the course, students will analyze their data and give a short presentation of their results. For more details on the course, please contact Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Conservation & Science Department (research@clevelandmetroparks.com).
Please check out our Flickr photo set to see some of the student activities for the class from the past few years (2003-present).
Course syllabus:
Course syllabus (details are subject to change)
Prerequisites:
BIO 202, Introductory Biology I, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.