Course overview
This course is delivered at University Centre Somerset, for more information please visit www.somerset.ac.uk
This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems to increase biodiversity and design environments to enrich an animal’s wellbeing are key skills at a national and international level. Ecological techniques relevant to monitoring species and their habitats are also undertaken.
The programme is delivered by teaching staff with a wide range of industry and research experience at University Centre Somerset’s Cannington campus. There are a range of facilities available to further support academic studies, such as an extensive animal collection and access to local environments such as Steart Marshes, the first WWT working wetland.
As part of your degree, you will be required to undertake work experience in the first year in an industry-related business. In addition, a variety of optional visits to external organisations aid the development of existing skill sets.
Topics may include:
Management of Captive Animals
Animal Health Diagnostics
Enclosure and Enrichment Design
Evolution and Adaptation
Field and Behavioural Monitoring Techniques
Introduction to Ecological Principles and Habitats
Ecological Monitoring and Habitat Management
Animal Behavioural Management.
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