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November 07, 2009

Zoo Animal Technology

Certificate Program offered at Jefferson Community & Technical College and the Louisville Zoo.

The program is a partnership of JCTC and the Louisville Zoological Gardens.

The Zoo Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions at zoos and related occupations.

The curriculum gives students a background in writing, computer applications, communication skills, animal biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics and basic zoo operations.

The certificate program requires a minimum of 19 classroom hours as well as acceptance into and successful completion of a summer program (Applied Experiences in Zoo Technology) at the zoo’s BOMA Village petting zoo.

Course requirements

     

Credit hours

BIO 112

Introduction to Biology

    3

BIO 120

Population, Resources and Environment

3

BIO 122

Introduction to Conservation Biology

  3

BIO 143

Zoology with laboratory

    4

BIO 293

Applied Experiences in Zoo Technology

3-6

MT 110

Applied Mathematics

    3

COM 181

Basic Public Speaking

    3
             

Total

         

22-25

For more information about this program, please contact:

Paul Florence


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Kentucky Community and Technical College System Jefferson is a part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System & is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution.
 


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