Animal Behavior

Goal:

To help students gain a basic understanding of animal behavior.

Description:

Students will learn to understand the importance of animal behavior in ethology. Also, students will learn about pheromones, hormones, external factors and learned behaviors which affect and animal’s behavior as well as being able to describe the importance animal behavior has on human psychology and social sciences.

Objectives:

1. To assess the importance of studying animal behavior in ethology.

2. To analyze the factors affecting animal behavior.

3. To describe the importance animal behavior has on human psychology and social sciences.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Small Animal Management Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Animals in Research

Goal:

To gain basic understanding of the roles and benefits of animals in research.

Description:

Information on roles of animals in research and the benefits different species have provided to humans through research. Students will analyze the policies, laws, and regulations concerning animal research. Students will also learn about animal research supporters, founders and activists.

Objectives:

1. To examine the role of animals in research.

2. To discover the benefits different species have provided to humans through research.

3. To analyze the policies, laws and regulations concerning animal research.

4. To identify animal research supporters, founders and activists.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Small Animal Management Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Benefits & Responsibilities of Owning Companion Animals

Goal:

To examine the responsibilities of owning companion animals

Description:

Many people do not realize the responsibilities of owning a companion animal. It usually takes a lot more work than they expect. This presentation discusses both the benefits and responsibilities of owning companion animals, as well as the yearly cost of common companion animals. In addition, animals’ roles in society and new pet owner resources are discussed.

Objectives:

1. The student will describe the problems, causes and solutions of animal overpopulation.

2. The student will discuss the human-animal bond and its effects on human health and emotion.

3. The student will explore different roles of animals in society. To locate and provide informational materials on animal-related topics and issues.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Small Animal Management Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Animals & Society

Goal:

To gain basic understanding of animal rights vs. animal welfare and laws put into place to protect animals.

Description:

Information on different types of animals and their classifications, animal rights founders, groups, animal welfare groups and laws put into place to protect animals are provided in this presentation. Students will also learn to understand the difference between animal rights and animal welfare and the different laws which have been created to protect animals.

Objectives:

1. To identify various animal types and their roles in society.

2. To understand the difference between animal rights and animal welfare.

3. To identify and interpret laws which have been put into effect for the protection of animals.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Small Animal Management Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.