Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year ZOO ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY PAZ1002  Introduction to Zoos and Aquariums  3.0   O A course designed to familiarize students with the Zoo Animal Technology program. Historical, organizational, and physical aspects of zoological parks, wildlife management, and ecological philosophy will be developed.... Full Description PAZ1310L  Basic Keeper Technology Lab  2.0   O Practical experience in the general maintenance of zoo and park facilities. Some individual activities include maintenance and construction of enclosures, landscaping, and guided tours. Students will be expected to participate in weekend and holiday work.... Full Description PAZ1331  Animal Management Laboratory 1  4.0   O The Teaching Zoo is divided into four major areas. During each of the Animal Management Labs, students spend an entire semester in an area working with the mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians assigned to that area as well as the zoo commissary and medical area. These labs will emphasize observation, data gathering, enclosure design and maintenance, animal enrichment and public contact. Each area of the zoo differs to give the student a wide variety of animal experiences. Students will participate in weekend and holiday work activities as well as some work between semesters.... Full Description PAZ1942  Zoo Practicum     O Participation in a practical working experience at an animal facility other than Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. This presents an optional opportunity to gain intensive experience and use the skills obtained from the program in a work situation.... Full Description PAZ2322  Aviculture  4.0   O Study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, anatomy, and behaviors of birds commonly found in captivity. Additional lectures will review the problems of housing, collecting, and display of captive birds.... Full Description PAZ2325  Mammal Culture  4.0   O In this course students will study mammals in captivity with emphasis on taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and ethology. Discussions will include identification and effective display of mammals as well as their maintenance in captivity.... Full Description PAZ2328  Aquarium Culture  3.0   O Study and practical experience in the maintenance, husbandry, identification, and techniques of collection of aquatic species; exhibition and display of aquatic species for educational purposes.... Full Description PAZ2334  Animal Management Laboratory 4  4.0   O The Teaching Zoo is divided into four major areas. During each of the Animal Management Labs, students spend an entire semester in an area working with the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians assigned to that area as well as the zoo commissary and the medical area. These labs will emphasize observation, data gathering, enclosure design and maintenance, animal enrichment and public contact. Each area of the zoo differs, to give the student a wide variety of animal experiences. Students will participate in weekend and holiday work activities as well as some work between semesters.... Full Description PAZ2931  Zoo Seminar  1.0   O Zoo Seminar is designed to expose students to a variety of different subjects regarding zoological parks and wildlife. Guest speakers or zoo staff will discuss current and future issues in the field. Students are encouraged to present seminars on topics of interest. Also, this course is used for program maintenance and preparation for special events.... Full Description PAZ1310  Basic Keeper Technology  3.0   O Introductory experience to sanitation, habitat maintenance, and general requirements of zoo animals. Individual activities in general maintenance of zoo and park facilities. Students will be introduced to observation and data collection techniques.... Full Description PAZ2540  Animal Nutrition  3.0   O This course will introduce the student to the science of animal nutrition. Discussions will emphasize the nutritional needs of domestic and exotic species. Topics to be covered will include feed formulation, vitamins, basic nutrients, as well as toxic substances and other subjects of nutritional concern in animal husbandry.... Full Description PAZ2317  Related Zoo Topics  3.0   O This course covers a wide variety of topics necessary for the proper integration of the zoo student into the workplace. Topics include zoo safety, resume writing, job hunting and the interview process. Additionally, students cover a variety of topics related to visitors in the zoo, such as visitor demographics, visitor education and visitor services. This course aids the student in becoming a well-rounded employee in the zoological fields.... Full Description PAZ2551  Animal Breeding  3.0   O An introduction to the principles and practices of animal breeding. Students will receive instruction in the modes of inheritance and the biology of reproduction as well as the requirements for animal reproduction. Established practices developed for domestic species will be stressed, and their relation to exotic species management will be discussed. Case studies and rationales for scientific management of breeding programs will also be emphasized.... Full Description PAZ2320  Herpeculture  3.0   O Herpeculture is designed to introduce students to the natural history and captive husbandry techniques of reptiles and amphibians. Taxonomy, identification, care and maintenance, display techniques, and common captive problems will be discussed.... Full Description PAZ1332  Animal Management Laboratory 2  4.0   O The Teaching Zoo is divided into four major areas. During each of the Animal Management Labs, students spend an entire semester in an area working with the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians assigned to that area, as well as the zoo commissary and the medical area. These labs will emphasize observation, data gathering, enclosure design and maintenance, animal enrichment and public contact. Each area of the zoo differs to give the student a wide variety of animal experiences. Students will participate in weekend and holiday work activities as well as some work between semesters.... Full Description PAZ2333  Animal Management Laboratory 3  4.0   O The Teaching Zoo is divided into four major areas. During each of the Animal Management Labs, students spend an entire semester in an area working with the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians assigned to that area as well as the zoo commissary and the medical area. These labs will emphasize observation, data gathering, enclosure design and maintenance, animal enrichment and public contact. Each area of the zoo differs to give the student a wide variety of animal experiences. Students will participate in weekend and holiday work activities as well as some work between semesters.... Full Description PAZ1943  Cooperative Education     O In order to perform the functions of a Zookeeper, students must synthesize complicated materials and procedures into effective action. This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate practical Zookeeping skills within a professional animal facility. Students must demonstrate a variety of complicated skills including assisting with veterinary procedures, assessment of animal wellbeing, maintaining animal habitats and demonstrating an understanding of emergency responses and regulations governing animal exhibit facilities. This course provides students with exposure to a variety of taxonomic animal groupings. Due to the variable nature of the zoo environment, seasonal variations, and species life stages those tax Full Description