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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 234 - Exotic Animal Care
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Provides an overview of the principles of exotic animal, agriculture impacts and livestock alternatives. Detailed importance in ensuring safe exotic animal care. Emphasis is placed on the principles of nutrition, preservation, conservation, laws/regulations, and careers in the agricultural exotic animal science industry. Field trips, experienced guest speakers, volunteering and problem solving are used to enhance student learning in this course.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the purpose of conservation.
- Identify agricultural impact.
- Discuss exotic animal and alternative livestock industry.
- Identify career opportunities.
- Identity laws and regulations.
- Discuss the issues of safety and environmental impacts.
- Describe factors in planning and developing ways to improve/continue preservation/conservation.
- Discuss disease/parasite prevention.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Anatomy
- Captivity Living Conditions
- Conservations
- Sustainability
- Preservation
- Career Opportunities
- Endangered Species
- Extinct
- Environmental Impacts
- How it ties to Agriculture
- Aquatics
- Exotic Livestock
- Reproduction
- Laws and Regulations
- Disease Prevention
- Vaccine Requirements
- Exotic Ethic and Welfare
- Parasite Control
- USDA
- Behavior
- Training
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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