Observing Animals: Behavioral Studies in Zoos (UCLA Extension)
L.A Zoo Director of Research Dr. Cathleen Cox teaches this introduction to studying animal behavior. Topics include recognizing individual animals, producing accurate descriptions of behavior, recognizing and organizing behaviors into an ethogram, and methods of collecting quantitative data.
In addition to lectures and demonstrations, participants conduct study projects on selected species at the Zoo. No prerequisites. Enrollment limited. Classes take place on Thursday evenings with the exception of November 24. Training for projects takes place on Saturday, October 16.
For information, contact Dr. Cox and 323/644-4204.
For registration, contact UCLA Extension at 310/825-9971 or 818/784-7006, or visit www.uclaextension.edu.
September 22 through December 8
7:30-10pm, Classroom C in the Children's Discovery Center
