PCC/ CCOG / BMZA

Course Content and Outcome Guide for BMZA 270

Date:
23-AUG-2012
Posted by:
Joy Killgore
Course Number:
BMZA 270
Course Title:
Zoo Bio & Management Seminar
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture hours:
10
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
0
Special Fee:
 

Course Description

Explores a variety of current concepts and issues in Zoo Biology and Management. Prerequisite: BMZA 100 and SP 111. Department permission required. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion, student should be agle to:

Accurately and concisely communicate in oral and written form with the public and professionals regarding current topics and issues related to zoo biology and management.

Course Activities and Design

Seminar and group discussion

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Participate in and contribute to all class and team discussions and activities.
  • Complete homework assignments and projects

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes

  • Current topics and issues related to the Biology and Management of Zoo Animals

Concepts

  • Will vary term by term

Issues

  • Will vary term by term

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Analysis of data
  • Application of research to actual animal management situations.
  • Organizational skills