DB203: Learning Theory
Learning Theory, also known as behaviorism, is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Learning theory studies how a dog's behavior results from stimuli presented to the dog, controlling for as many other variables as possible. Emphasis is on how dogs learn new behaviors, and what motivates them to change or remain the same. Students will learn the meaning and possible applications of the terms: stimulus and response, operant and classical conditioning, reinforcement, punishment and extinction.
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 6 one-hour sessions
Course Cost (Register above):
For Credit: Live and OnDemand=$236.25
Audited:
Live and OnDemand=$157.50
Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with other students. Choose from the listed times in the Course Registration box above.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch classes "OnDemand"- at your own pace. Click on "OnDemand/Recorded Session" under "Register for Recorded Class" above.
Certification/For Credit-You will participate fully in the class with required homework and tests. You will send in homework (may include video) 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.
Course currently not available. Available September 1, 2008.
