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Sep 23, 2024
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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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