Animal Behavior Major

Lee R. Kesting	Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior
Susan E. Lewis	Professor of Biology
Matthew H. Scheel	Associate Professor of Psychology
Mindy Waite	Clinical Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior
Joshua Wolf	Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

The interdisciplinary major in Animal Behavior supports the mission of Carroll University and the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of Animal Behavior within the domains of animal welfare, comparative psychology, behavioral ecology, and behavioral neuroscience. It will also enrich students’ ability to apply scientific methods to understand the behavior of animals. The major will provide a foundation for those who wish to pursue graduate studies or professional careers in animal behavior or a related field, including veterinary medicine.

Learning Outcomes for Animal Behavior

After completing the ANB major, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of scientific approaches to Animal Behavior (theoretical, experimental, comparative, correlational)
Articulate and apply core concepts across the breadth of Animal Behavior
1. Neuroanatomy and Physiology
2. Learning Theory
3. Animal Welfare
4. Evolutionary Processess
Communicate their understanding of Animal Behavior, supporting their communication with peer-reviewed evidence
Work collaboratively with others and demonstrate effective professional skills

Core Courses (34 Credits)

ANB 101 - The Science of Animal Behavior 4 Hour(s)
ANB 101L - The Science of Animal Behavior Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
ANB 240 - Animal Welfare 4 Hour(s)
BIO 120 - General Biology I 4 Hour(s)
BIO 120L - General Biology I Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
BIO 407 - Behavioral Ecology 4 Hour(s)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 4 Hour(s)
PSY 314 - Learning and Animal Behavior 4 Hour(s)
PSY 340 - Biopsychology 4 Hour(s)
PSY 401 - Behavioral Neuroscience 4 Hour(s)
PSY 414 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis 2 Hour(s)

Professional Experience Requirement (2-4 Credits)

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits through enrollment in one or more of the following courses or an approved off-campus program:

ANB 255 - Advanced Skills in Canine Management & Training 4 Hour(s) or
ANB 302 - Winter Ecology of Wolf and Lynx 3 Hour(s) or
ANB 380 - Internship in Animal Behavior 2-4 Hour(s) or
ANB 485 - Research in Animal Behavior 1-4 Hour(s) or
ANB 330 - Observational Methods for Wildlife Behavior 4 Hour(s) and
ANB 330L - Observational Methods for Wildlife Behavior Laboratory 0 Hour(s)

Required Support Courses (4 Credits)

ENG 199 - Reading and Writing in the Sciences 4 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Science Requirements

NOTE: Animal Behavior students are required to take CMP112 and CMP114.

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s) or
MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher
CSC 110 - Problem Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major