Animal Behavior

Utica College

United States of America, Utica

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Utica College

United States of America , Utica

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 23,208 / year

Next Intake 2-Sep-2022

Animal Behavior

About

Taught by expert faculty, Utica’s research-intensive program gets students out of the classroom with field experiences and independent research projects. A partnership with the Utica Zoo gives student the opportunity to experience zoo research, animal care and husbandry firsthand.

Year 1

BIO 211 - General Biology I (4)
BIO 212 General Biology II (4)
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
BIO 231 - Research Methods (3)
PSY 211 -Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences (3)
PSY 202 - Advanced General Psychology (3)

Year 2

BIO 232 - Research Methods in Biology II (3)
BIO 321 - Genetics (4)
CHE 211 - General Chemistry I (3)
BIO 338 - Animal Behavior and Lab (4)
CHE 212 - General Chemistry II (4)
BIO 329 - Evolution (3)

Year 3

BIO 428 - Zoo Animal Behavior and Husbandry or BIO ZZZ - Behavioral Ecology (3-4)
BIO343 - Neuroscience (3)
BIO 323 - Principles of Ecology (4)
Animal Behavior or General Elective Courses (3)
BIO 444 - Sensory Ecology or BIO 464 - Sensory Biology (3)
PSY 453 - Theories of Learning (3)

Year 4

ANB 450 - Senior Research or General Elective (3)
BIO 436 - Biology of Vertebrates or BIO 437 - Biology of Invertebrates (4)
BIO 428 - Zoo Animal Behavior and Husbandry or BIO ZZZ - Behavioral Ecology (3-4)
Animal Behavior or General Electives (3)
ANB 450 or ANB 495 - Senior Seminar (3)
ANB 420 - Short Course in Animal Behavior (1)

One of Utica College's newest majors, the animal behavior program provides students with a concentrated study of the evolutionary, ecological, genetic, neurological, and cognitive mechanisms that influence animal behavior. It's an exciting, hands-on program that promotes a deep scientific understanding of the field from a biological and psychological perspective.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A completed online application and personal statement
After completing the online portion of your application, please send the following documents to [email protected]:
1. Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work along with an explanation of the grading system (in English)
2. Tests of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language. Utica University requires one of the following:
  - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet-based;
  - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0; or
  - Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100
3. One letter of recommendation
4. Offical examination results for school finishing or leaving examinations
5. Copy of Passport
SAT (I or II) or ACT scores are not required for undergraduate applicants except for the following majors: Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy
Although a decision on your application can be made without financial documents, Utica University cannot issue you immigration documents necessary to obtain your visa until we receive the following completed documents from you:
- International Student Data Sheet
- International Student Certification of Finances form
- A signed letter from a bank official stating that sufficient funds (at least $38,078) exist to cover the total cost of attendance. Any scholarship award can be applied.

complete at least 16 units of secondary school credit and
receive a diploma from an accredited secondary school.

English Program Requirements

Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work along with an explanation of the grading system (in English)
Tests of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language. Utica College requires one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet-based;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0; or
- Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100
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