APSC-5164: Ethology and Applied Ethology of Domesticated Animals

Description: History and context of ethology and applied ethology. Basic concepts and central subjects for understanding the biological bases of animal behavior (e.g., behavioral evolution, social behavior and communication). Process of domestication as it pertains to the behavior of present-day domestic animals (e.g., livestock and companion animals). Development of problem behavior in domestic animals and the influence of environmental factors on behavior. Impact of morphology on behavior. Applications of learning principles and applied ethology to assess and improve the behavior and welfare of animals. Pre: Graduate standing.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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