2020-2021 Student Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY 180 - Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

This course will explore the interdisciplinary field of anthrozoology, which is the study of the ways in which human and non-human animals relate to each other and impact each other’s lives.  This course will survey a number of anthrozoological issues from predominantly a psychological frame of reference.  The material has great relevance not only within psychology, but also within disciplines such as Animal Management, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Sociology.  Primary topics include pet-keeping, developmental and health benefits of pets, animal-assisted therapy, animal abuse and violence toward humans, cognitive ethology, animal rights, and animal welfare. 
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS)


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