Zoo Biology
The Zoo Biology minor is designed for students who want training relevant to careers associated with captive exotic animals. This minor is open to any student from any major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ABEC 251 | Zoo Animal Management | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
ABEC 220 & 220L | Animal Learning and Animal Learning Lab | |
ABEC 250 | Zoo Animal Husbandry | |
ABEC 332 | Animal Welfare | |
ABEC 335 | Conservation Education | |
ABEC 339 | Animal Enrichment | |
ABEC 351 | Zoo Exhibitry | |
ABEC 360 | Observational Research Methods | |
ABEC 491 | Internship 1 (Zoo/Aquarium based) | |
ABEC 492 | Internship 2 (Zoo/Aquarium based) | |
ABEC 495 | Independent Research (Zoo/Aquarium based) 1 | |
BIO 150 | Animal Nutrition | |
FAH 273 | Field Excursion: Connections between Museum and Zoo Exhibitry Practices | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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ABEC 495 may be used for the minor with permission of program director.
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.