Summer 2017 Animal Courses

California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine   Laboratories http://slewths.mlml.calstate.edu/ offer one-week intensive summer classes open to anyone interested in 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 has over 30 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 please contact: jzeligs@mlml.calstate.edu.

Enrollment details:

Enrollment for each class limited to 23. Summer registration for open enrollment begins April 13, 2017, 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 and there are no prerequisites, however no transportation or housing is included in the enrollment price. International students are welcome.

Classes:

TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING: Bio 348 (June 26- July 2, 2017) CRN 30426: 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.

WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS: Bio 347 (July 10-16, 2017) CRN 30425: 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: $840 + $39 campus fee per semester is payable to CSUMB-EE per class. 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://csumb.edu/summer or call them at 831-582-5159. Attached you will find a registration form which can be mailed in ASAP to guarantee your space and enrollment (instructions are on the form).

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