BIO 347 and 348

EE Courses

BIO 347 & 348

CSUMB Dorm Housing is available while enrolled in BIO 347 or BIO 348
For details contact: Karen Sellick: 831.582.4142

California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories http://www.mlml.calstate.edu/slewths offer one-week intensive summer classes open to any individuals interested animal training or in pursuing careers in the marine mammal field. The classes’ instructor, Dr. Jenifer Hurley has over 20 years of terrestrial and aquatic animal training experience, across diverse disciplines including research, public display, and feature film work.

Classes:

TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES OF ANIMAL TRAINING
BIO 348 - CRN 35227 (June 18-24, 2007)
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.

Fees: $537.00 plus $39.00 Campus Fee per term
Additional materials fee: $50.00 due on first day of class, payable to instructor/MLML

WORKING WITH MARINE MAMMALS
BIO 347 - CRN 35226 (July 2-8, 2007)
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.

Fees: $537.00 plus $39.00 Campus Fee per term
Additional materials fee: $50.00 due on first day of class, payable to instructor/MLML

Registration:

For registration, enrollment and other logistical information please see the Extended Education Registration Process page. Enrollment for each class limited to 18. Registration begins April 30, 2007. The classes are open for enrollment to any high school graduate regardless of age or nationality, however no transportation or housing is included. For housing information see below. Courses will be taught at Moss Landing Marine Labs in Moss Landing, CA.

To get onto a mailing list or for content related inquiries you may contact: jhurley@mlml.calstate.edu.

Lodging:

Lodging information is being updated. - Contact: Karen Sellick 831.582.4142

The Monterey Visitors Bureau website can offer local lodging options, if
you prefer to stay in a hotel/motel. http://montereyinfo.org