Please accept the following posting for summer classes working with marine mammals.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jenifer Zeligs
California
State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week
intensive summer classes open to any
individuals interested animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine
mammal field. In addition, hands-on internships
for people of all ages and levels of experience are also available at the
lab working with marine mammals. The successful completion of both courses and a
five-day internship will earn a Certificate of Completion in Beginning
Marine Mammalogy. The classes' instructor, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs-Hurley has over
25 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse
disciplines including research, public display, and studio and film
work.
For further information on class content, registration, housing and costs see below and please contact:
jzeligs@mlml.calstate.edu
Classes:
TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING:
Bio 348 (June 14-20, 2010) CRN 30047 : This 3 credit interactive course provides
students an in-depth understanding of the discipline of animal training across
many different types of terrestrial and aquatic animals and techniques. It
provides an exceptional background in relevant animal behavior and psychological
principles related to the practical goal of modifying animal behavior. These
techniques will be demonstrated daily using trained sea lions at Moss Landing
Marine Labs where the course is taught. Horses, birds, and other animals will
also be used to demonstrate these techniques.
Students will intern at least
one day at the lab assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea
lions. Topics covered will include: Captivity, Why Train? Communication,
Motivation, Desensitization, Aggression, and Practical Training.
Tuition: $585 + $39
campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE.
An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class.
WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: Bio
347 (June 28- July 4, 2010) CRN 30048: This 3 credit course is designed to assist
people who are interested in developing a career in marine mammalogy. It will
provide practical information about marine mammals and working with them,
drawing on the rich background of marine mammal work in the Monterey Bay area.
The course will include live experiences with the marine mammals at Moss Landing
Marine Labs. This class will instruct students in captive marine mammal
husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of
common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and
current issues in marine mammalogy. Students will intern at least one day at
the lab assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. They
will also gain experience in developing a resume, job interviews, and public
presentations.
Tuition: $585 + $39
campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE.
An additional $50 lab fee is payable to MLML on the first day of class.
(If you book
both classes- you will pay the $39 campus fee only once).
Registration:
For
registration, enrollment and other logistical information please contact Cal
State Monterey Bay http://extended.csumb.edu/
or call them at 831-582-4500.
Enrollment details and housing:
Enrollment for each class limited to 17. Summer registration
for open enrollment begins May 3, 2010, but you can send in your enrollment form early to reserve your space. The classes are open for enrollment to any high school
graduate regardless of age or nationality and there are no prerequisites, however no transportation or
housing is included in the enrollment price.
For help with housing please contact sskrvoan@mlml.calstate.edu (limited housing is available for a reasonable weekly rate ).
Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing,
CA.
--
Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D.
Science and Environmental Policy, California State University Monterey Bay
Director of SLEWTHS
Science Learning and Exploration With The Help of Sea lions
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
v: (831)-771-4191
fax:(831)-632-4403
http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/
http://www.animaltraining.us/