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APPLIED COMPANION ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING

ANSCI 324
Course Description

Explore companion animal behavior and learning. Examine species-specific and abnormal behavior in a variety of environments where companion animals exist. Investigate basic learning principles and how they can be applied to companion animals.

Prerequisites

(ANSCI/DYSCI 102 or concurrent enrollment) or graduate/professional standing

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