Animal Management

AMG 101E/L
Introduction to Animal Care
(2 Lec. hrs., 6 Lab hrs. per week) 4 Cr.
The lecture component will cover psychological needs of animals, safety procedures, animal nutrition, sanitation and pest control. The laboratory will take the form of on-site experience in zoo keeping and related topics under the supervision of zoo employees and NCCC personnel. (Usually offered Fall semester even numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Co-requisite: AMG 201
Meets General Education Goals 3, 6, 7

AMG 102E/L
Zoonotic Disease
(2 Lec. hrs., 6 Site Lab hrs. per week) 4 Cr.
Emphasis will be placed on animal health care including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Students will become aware of their role in animal health care and as support to the zoo veterinarian. The laboratory component will consist of site experience in zookeeping under the supervision of NCCC personnel and zoo employees. (Usually offered Spring semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 101
Co-requisite: AMG 202
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 7, 11

AMG 103E/L
Exhibit Design
(1 Lec. hr. (110 minutes/week for 7 weeks) 6 Lab hrs. (645 minutes/week for 7 weeks) 3 Cr.
A continuation of AMG 102. Students will further their hands-on experience learning animal husbandry methods at an approved site location. Lecture material will cover the methods and rationale used in designing and building various exhibits, enclosures and displays. (Usually offered Summer semesters of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 102
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 7, 11

AMG 104E/L
Animal Reproduction
(2 Lec. hrs., 6 Site Lab hrs. per week) 4 Cr.
A continuation of AMG 103. Students will gain further exposure in husbandry techniques through site experience. Lecture material will introduce the student to the principles and practices of animal reproduction and breeding. (Usually offered Fall semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 103
Co-requisite: AMG 203
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 7, 11

AMG 105E/L
Conservation
(2 Lec. hrs., 6 Site Lab hrs. per week) 4 Cr.
This course will emphasize conservation as it applies to zoos. Students will gain further exposure to husbandry techniques through site experience. (Usually offered Spring semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 104
Co-requisite: AMG 204
Meets General Education Goals 3, 6, 10

AMG 201S
History of Zoos & Alternative Facilities
(1 Lec. hr. per week) 1 Cr.
This course will introduce the student to selected topics in zoo and animal management. The history of zoological parks in western New York, the philosophy and purposes behind animal management, the maintenance of zoological parks, and the keeper's role in interaction with the public, curatorial staff, volunteers and visitors will be included. (Usually offered Fall semester of even numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Co-requisite: AMG 101
Meets General Education Goals 7, 8, 11, 12

AMG 202S
Record Keeping
(1 Lec. hr. per week) 1 Cr.
The lecture component will include the importance of record keeping to the daily function of the zoo, observation techniques employed and how to interpret the observations. Various animal inventory and marking systems will be explored. The student will be introduced to the taxonomic identification system. (Usually offered Spring semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 201
Co-requisite: AMG 102
Meets General Education Goals 1, 2, 5, 11

AMG 203S
Capture & Restraint
(1 Lec. hr. per week) 1 Cr.
Lecture material wil lintroduce students to concepts, principles and practices of wild animal capture and restraint methods. (Usually offered Fall semester odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 202
Co-requisite: AMG 104
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 6, 11

AMG 204S
Animal Training
(1 Lec. hr. per week) 1 Cr.
This course will cover the history, philosophy and importance of alternative forms of animal facilities. Such facilities will include propagation centers, conservation centers and ecoparks. Emphasis will be placed on ecotourism in Rain Forest communities. (Usually offered Spring semester of even numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students.
Prerequisite: AMG 203
Co-requisite: AMG 105
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 6, 7, 11

AMG 211E
Herpetoculture
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
A course designed to introduce the student to the structure, taxonomy, ecology, and ethology of reptiles and amphibians. Emphasis also will be placed on their captive care, breeding and housing. (Usually offered Fall semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students or permission of instructor.
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12

AMG 212E
Aviculture
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
A study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology and behaviors of birds. Special emphasis will be placed in those species of birds commonly found in captivity. Additional topics will include breeding, nutrition, collecting, transporting, housing, and displaying captive birds. (Usually offered Spring semester of even numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students or permission of instructor.
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 6, 7, 11

AMG 213E
Mammal Culture
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of mammalian biology and the captive management of mammals. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, taxonomy, evolution, anatomy and physiology, ethology and conservation of mammals. Consideration will also be given to collecting, housing and displaying, captive breeding and nutrition of mammals. (Usually offered Spring semester of even numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students or permission of instructor.
Meets General Education Goals 3, 5, 6, 11

AMG 214E
Aquarium Science
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
The study and practical experience in the identification, techniques of collection, maintenance, breeding and nutritional requirements of aquatic species. Emphasis also will be placed on the exhibition and display of these species particularly for educational purposes. (Usually offered Fall semester of odd numbered years.) Restricted to Animal Management students or permission of instructor.
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11