Zoological Science Technology, A.A.S.

A20250 Total credit hours: 66

The Science and Math: Zoo and Aquarium Science Technology curriculum prepares students for employment in zoological parks, aquaria, or other settings requiring animal care, breeding, education, conservation, or health of exotic animals.

Course work emphasizes biology, ethology, husbandry and conservation of animals that are on exhibit for education and/or conservation purposes. Students have practical experiences with basic husbandry skills and animal management techniques. Course work also includes technical skills to educate the public about animal well-being and conservation.

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including zoos, aquaria, nature science centers, and animal research facilities.

Pathway Description: Zoo Science Technology: A program that focuses on the application of technical skills in the fields of animal management, conservation and education in a zoo setting. Zoo Science Technology: Potential coursework includes instruction in animal behavior in animal behavior, principles of zoo science, and animal enrichment. Specialized coursework in mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology and zoo pathophysiology are also included. Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including zoos, aquaria, nature science centers, and other animal facilities.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to follow written protocols.
Communicate with the public in a professional manner.
Effectively apply principles of Environmental Enrichment in a zoo or aquarium setting.
Demonstrate skills valued in the workplace.

Technical Standards

In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Zoo and Aquarium Science Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)

Students will be required to complete 8 hours of WBL listed

Requirement(s)

ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
PSY-150 General Psychology (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
BIO-111 General Biology I (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
ZAS-112 Introduction to Zoo and Aquarium Science Credit Hours: 1.00
ZAS-110 Introduction to Zookeeping Credit Hours: 5.00
ZAS-130 Introduction to Ethology Credit Hours: 3.00
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
COM-231 Public Speaking (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
BIO-112 General Biology II (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
ZAS-131 Applied Animal Psych Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-113 Animal Exhibits Credit Hours: 1.00
WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 2.00
WBL-122 Work-Based Learning II Credit Hours: 2.00
BIO-242 Natural Resource Conservation (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-234 Zoo Herpetology Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-236 Zoo Mammalogy Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-132 Operant Conditioning Credit Hours: 3.00
WBL-132 Work-Based Learning III Credit Hours: 2.00
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
WBL-212 Work-Based Learning IV Credit Hours: 2.00
ZAS-115 Animal Welfare Issues Credit Hours: 1.00
ZAS-232 Zoo Invertebrates Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-235 Zoo Ornithology Credit Hours: 3.00
ZAS-271 Zoo Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3.00