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BG202: Canine Behavioral Biology

Learn how canine biology influences the behavior of the domesticated dog. Topics to be covered will include genetics, development, socialization, physiology, and neurobiology. Examination of recognizing the differences between natural canine behavior and "behavioral problems" will be a focus of this course. At the end of this course, students will have a clear understanding of how the biology of dogs affects behavior. The emphasis will be on biology.

Prerequisites: None

Tuition
Live:
Recorded:

Credits: _*
(*Applies toward certificate programs for students registered in the PDT or PCTS programs. You do not have to be in a certificate program to take this class.)

Course currently not available. Available September 1, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steps in Registration:

1. Choose between:
Live—You will speak to the instructor
in an online “classroom” with several
other students. Choose from the
listed times in the Course Registration
box to your left.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch the
presentation "OnDemand"- at your
own pace. Click on "Recorded Session"
under "Register for Recorded Class" to
your left.

2. Choose between:
For Credit-You will participate fully in
the class with required homework and tests.
You will send in video homework to learn
"hands on" with the instructor examining and providing individualized feedback, attention and assistance on course material.

Audited-You will participate fully in
the class with no required homework or tests.
The instructor will not provide any assistance
out of class such as viewing your videos in
order to be able to give you individualized
feedback.

NOTE: We will be providing Certification for Professional Dog Trainers in the near future (planned for FALL of 2008). This course is worth 3 credits and can be applied to Certifcation once we are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Only the "For Credit" courses can be applied to Certification.