Students are taught all of the skills required to handle and care for raptors, including their husbandry, biology, habitat requirements, cage design, veterinary care, rehabilitation methods, research potential and long-term care requirements. Species, observations, emphasis are different each quarter. Compliance with Internship Approval Request form essential. Upper Division Courses 100. Species coverage includes wild and companion birds.
Course has a physiological orientation.
Offered in alternate years. Emphasis on exotic species and the role of captive propagation in conservation. Offered in alternate years. Management of commercial table egg flocks as related to environment, nutrition, disease control, economics, housing, equipment, egg processing and raising replacement pullets. Offered in alternate years.