Interested in animal training or a career in the marine mammal field?

CSUMB & Moss Landing Marine Laboratories is offering 2 unique animal classes this summer: Techniques of Animal Training and Working with Marine Mammals

•        Each class is only one week long!

•        Fulfills College Science Requirement

•         Available to undergraduates at any level

•        No prerequisites needed

•        Certificate of Completion in Beginning Marine Mammalogy with completion of both classes & 5 day internship!

•        Space is limited- contact jzeligs@mlml.calstate.edu for course questions

Students intern at least one day at Moss Landing Marine Labs

assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions!

TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING:  BIO 348

(Earn 3 college credits!) July 6-12, 2009. (cost: $585 + $39 campus fee (for non-CSUMB students) + $50 lab fee)

Topics Included:

•        History and ethics of animal use and training

•        Practical Animal Training Techniques for terrestrial & aquatic animals

•        Daily demonstrations using trained sea lions, horses & other animals at the training facility

WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: BIO 347

(Earn 3 college credits!) July 20-26, 2009 (cost: $585 + $39 campus fee (for non-CSUMB students) + $50 lab fee)

Topics Included:

•        Current topics and careers working with marine mammals

•        Learn basic physiology & an overview of common research topics and techniques

•        Public display, education and current issues

Registration:
For registration, enrollment and other logistical information please contact CSU, Monterey Bay at http://extendeded.csumb.edu/  or call the Campus Service Center at 831-582-5100 or the extended education dept at 831-582-4500.  Using the web site you can download Course Registration forms by clicking on the Forms link. 

Registration begins April 27th.  The classes are open for enrollment to any high school graduate regardless of age or nationality; however, no transportation or housing is included.  Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA.  For assistance with housing or a 5 day internship please contact: sskrovan@mlml.calstate.edu.