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Animal Behaviour

Duration: max 6 months

Are you curious about what makes an animal tick? Want to solve the mystery of your pet's strange behaviour? Or are you looking to enhance your ability to handle animals in any situation? Our Online Courses Australia Animal Behaviour course will introduce you to the fascinating world of animal psychology and will help you to live and work in harmony with the animals in your life.

This course will be of benefit to anyone who lives or works with animals. It teaches students to:

•Identify factors affecting animal behaviour.
•Describe the influence of genes on animal behaviour.
•Explain how animals perceive and how they respond to various stimuli.
•Explain the influence of environment factors, such as circadian rhythms, on biological clocks, reproductive cycles, orientation and other animal behaviours.
•Explain the social influences on animal aggression, play, sexual behaviour, communication and other behaviours.
•Describe different ways that animals learn (such as conditioning and habituation) and some effects of learning on behaviour.
•Discuss psychological implications of different handling techniques.
•Identify abnormal animal behaviour and ways to reduce dependence on humans.
Career Prospects
•Animal Breeder.
•Veterinarian Assistant.
•Zoo Keeper.
•Animal Welfare Officer.
•Animal Carer.
•Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered 100% online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a login and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre. For a full demo of the OCA student experience from enrolment to graduation click here.

Recognition and Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Animal Behaviour. There are no pre-requisites to this course.

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