Class surveys mammals of the world, concentrating on taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, and conservation. Laboratory concentrates on 61 species of mammals that occur in Illinois. Graduate students required to conduct individual project. Classes and laboratories held at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Graduate students required to conduct individual project.
Course provides students an opportunity for hands-on experience at a facility that houses animals.
Permission from chair required. Course surveys literature for current research techniques using animals in these settings. Studies conduct a time budget on a captive animal. Lectures and laboratories held at Shedd Aquarium, onsite discussions with researchers at other local zoos arranged. Laboratory emphasizes methods of collection and analysis of animal sounds, using cassette recorders, microphones and real time digital sound analyzers.