Application of Behavior Analysis in Animal Training

Overview

Subject area

PSYCH

Catalog Number

252

Course Title

Application of Behavior Analysis in Animal Training

Department(s)

Description

Students are provided with a working knowledge of principles of operant and Pavlovian conditioning and their application in effecting behavior change. This course provides students with a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between behavioral theory and application by combining basic principles and hands-on implementation of teaching procedures. Using systematic observation, data collection and behavior analysis, students learn to use the behavioral data provided by their rat to direct when and how they alter their teaching strategies. Although students will be training behavior with rats, and direct contact with the rat is required, the goal of the course is to teach students skills necessary to become effective and efficient teacher: careful observation, quick analysis of changing behavior, and the flexibility to alter teaching procedures.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Course Attributes

COPT - QNSSCI (QC Science)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule