Zoo & Aquarium Science - Davidson County Community College

Zoo & Aquarium Science from Davidson County Community College is a Campus Associate Aquaculture degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Curriculum Description The Zoo & Aquarium Science curriculum provides individuals with the skills, knowledge and experiences necessary to provide the day to day animal care and husbandry of captive animal collections. Coursework emphasizes the scientific concepts related to the health care, behavior and husbandry of reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals commonly found in zoological parks and nature science centers. Lab and co-operative work experiences are opportunities that allow students to reinforce and apply these concepts under a structured environment with live animal collections. Graduates of the program are qualified for entry level professional opportunities working with live animal collections in the following settings: aquaria, nature science centers, wild animal parks, wildlife rehabilitation centers, zoological parks, and other conservation organizations. Competencies Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: 1. Display professionalism by projecting a positive attitude, working as a team member, and showing initiative and responsibility. 2. Integrate legal and ethical principles of animal welfare into job responsibilities including but not limited to animal nutrition, animal husbandry, and preventative animal healthcare. 3. Recognize, analyze, and solve problems related to the daily care and animal husbandry the assigned animal collection. 4. Demonstrate academic knowledge and technical skills for entry-level zookeeper positions. 5. Maintain regular animal health, environmental enrichment, and behavioral records of assigned animal collection according to professional standards. 6. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills with consumers and with coworkers. 7. Demonstrate effective written presentation and oral communication skills with the general public. Topics include but are not limited to animal welfare (nutrition, healthcare, etc.), basic animal health issues, species natural history, conservation, and the history and purpose of each animal facility partner. View more details on Davidson County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Aquaculture courses.