Minor in Captive Wild Animal Management
A minor in Captive Wild Animal Management is offered jointly by the Division of Animal Sciences and the School of Natural Resources. Students of any major are welcome to pursue this minor by taking courses in Animal Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Fisheries and Wildlife. Courses have been selected to provide a solid foundation for management of wild animals in settings such as conservation breeding facilities, rehabilitation facilities, sanctuaries, aquariums, and zoos. The required internship must be approved for the minor, and related to captive wild animal management.
Requirements
| Core Courses | ||
| AN_SCI 1012 | Introduction to Captive Wild Animal Management | 3 |
| or F_W 1012 | Introduction to Captive Wild Animal Management | |
| F_W 3600 | Introduction to Conservation Biology | 3 |
| or F_W 4600 | Ecosystem Management | |
| or F_W 4600W | Ecosystem Management - Writing Intensive | |
| AN_SCI 3242 | Principles and Applications of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| AN_SCI 3254 | Mammalian Physiology | 5 |
| or MPP 3202 | Elements of Physiology | |
| or BIO_SC 3700 | Human Physiology | |
| AN_SCI 4940 | Internship in Animal Science & Technology | 3 |
| or NAT_R 4940 | Natural Resources Science and Management Internship | |
| AN_SCI 4910 | Senior Seminar in Captive Wild Animal Management | 1 |
| or F_W 4910 | Senior Seminar in Captive Wild Animal Management | |
| Ecology Courses (choose one) | ||
| Evolution and Ecology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Genetics Course (choose one) | ||
| Genetics of Agricultural Plants and Animals | ||
| Introduction to Genetics and Evolution for Conservation | ||
| Wild Animal Ecology & Natural History Courses (select two) | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Ichthyology | ||
| Mammalogy | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology - Writing Intensive | ||
| Introductory Entomology | ||
| Introductory Entomology | ||
| Behavioral Biology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Advanced Physiology, Nutrition & Disease Courses (Choose two) | ||
| Monogastric Nutrition | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Reproductive Management | ||
| Equine Reproduction | ||
or AN_SCI 4387 | Equine Breeding Management | |
| Stress Physiology | ||
| Wildlife Disease Ecology | ||
AN 323 Zoo Nutrition (Must be taken through Colorado State University) | ||
Application for Minor
Students interested in this minor should complete the online form located on the CAFNR website.