Department of Food Production

SEMESTER: 2 

COURSE TITLE: TROPICAL ZOO AND WILDLIFE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The history and role of zoos in the world with particular reference to the tropics, the history of domestication, and the Neo-tropics and Neo-tropical animals. The management of both domestic and non-domestic animals in captivity. What is Wildlife Management? Strategies and Methods used in Wildlife Management. Endangered species and Local laws for the protection of wildlife and endangered species. A practical on-site investigation is included. Includes a field trip and camp in one of the Natural Ecosystems in Trinidad and Tobago. This is designed to bring the student in touch with nature’s many splendours, while learning about the fragility of these systems.

Assessment:

Coursework 100%