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 Dr. Jenifer Zeligs at
jzeligs@mlml.calstate.edu
Enrollment details and
housing:
Enrollment for each class limited to 17. Summer registration
for open enrollment
begins May 3, 2010. 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 sskrovan@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/