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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PRIM 502 - Senior Animal Technician


Description:
This course covers skills of Grade 1 Animal Technician and Senior Animal Technician with a focus on primates. Students learn International Primatological Society’s and US Department of Agriculture’s standards for primates’ captive management and care. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

Credits:
(1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Define US Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutritional requirements for captive nonhuman primates.
  • Define Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for animal caregivers.
  • Recall US Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for enclosure design for captive nonhuman primates.
  • Discuss how social housing impacts captive nonhuman primates’ health and well-being.
  • Assess the adequacy of enrichment activities for captive nonhuman primates.
  • Evaluate professional standards for maintaining captive nonhuman primates.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/17

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