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Environmental
enrichment is a concept which describes how the environment
of captive animals can be changed. This course introduces you
to creative strategies that improve the lives of animals kept
in zoos, research institutions other confined spaces.
Environmental enrichment
aims to improve the welfare of animals kept in captivity. |
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Audience
This
course is designed for those working with animals and with an
interest in improving the housing conditions of animasl kept
in captivity. It is suitable for animal carers, biologists and
veterinarians working in zoos, laboratories, animal shelters
and sanctuaries.
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Time
management
You
will be expected to dedicate an average time of 6-7 study hours
per week in order to achieve successful learning. The number
of hours necessary to learn a subject varies with individual
characteristics. We can´t say that if you study for at
least 2 days and use 3 hours on each day, you will be able to
learn everything on this course. Some people may need less time
than others. These calculations are based on average numbers.
It is up to you how you manage your time, but this is intended
to give a preliminary idea of how much time you will need to
do this course successfully.
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Course
materials
It follows
the book by Robert
J. Young (2003) Environmental
Enrichment for Captive Animals. UFAW
series. Blackwell Publishing. UK,and support materials
are provided as downlaodable handouts.
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| Delivery
method |
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| Start |
- online:
Feb 2007
- distance
learning: open
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| Course
duration |
- online:
22 weeks
- distance
learning: 1 year
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| Credits |
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| Award |
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CEI
certificate of attendance
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| Course
Tutors |
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Fee |
online £ 300
or € 450
distance learning £ 400 or € 600
Fees
include 17.5% VAT.
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