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Learning Goals & Objectives
Student Learning Goal 1
Students will demonstrate factual knowledge and theoretical understanding in the field of animal behavior.
Students will:
Objective A: Demonstrate mastery of topics: animal phylogeny-taxonomy and evolution of behavior;
Objective B: Articulate the controversial nature-nurture (instinct vs. learning) dichotomy;
Objective C: Recognize motivation as critical in distinguishing different forms of Behavior;
Objective D: Separate observations from inferences.
Student Learning Goal 2
Students will demonstrate practical knowledge and appropriate application of animal behavior and conservation in the applied setting.
Students will:
Objective A: Generate realistic and effective solutions to simulated behavior problems in pets;
Objective B: Generate realistic and effective solutions to simulated behavior problems in zoo animals;
Objective C: Generate realistic and effective solutions to simulated wildlife conservation problems.
Vance Reeds '13, Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation major, talks about the opportunities to learn outside the classroom that are available to students in the ABEC program.
