Zoo and Wildlife Biology
Prof. Dr. Paul Dierkes, dierkes@bio.uni-frankfurt.de, Phone +49 69-798-42273
Jun.-Prof.Dr. Lisa Schulte, schulte@bio.uni-frankfurt.de, Phone +49 69-798-42204Prof. Thomas M眉ller, thomas.mueller@senckenberg.de, Phone +49 69/7542-1364
Module information
The
focus of zoological gardens has changed more and more in recent decades. In
modern zoos, nature and species conservation, education and research are seen
as the main tasks. In the current World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy,
the conservation of biodiversity and participation in species conservation is
therefore anchored as a continuous principle in the activities of zoos. Within
the module, current focal points, which include zoo and wildlife research
methods, species conservation, population biology and conservation breeding
programmes, animal ethics and husbandry conditions, veterinary aspects,
enrichment and animal welfare, are taught theoretically and illustrated with
examples in various zoological gardens.
The
thematic orientation of the practical module parts is based on current research
questions. Within the practical course, the methodological basics of modern
behavioural research are developed. The following topics, among others, are
dealt with: Community husbandry, habitat and behaviour enrichment in zoo
animals, chronobiology, animal-human interaction, visitor studies, husbandry
and care of zoo animals
Time
slot of the module
鈥� second half of the summer semesters
Number
of participants
鈥� 12
Special
features - Within the module, various zoological gardens are visited within the
framework of excursions.
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