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Working With Marine Mammals Curriculum
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How to use the thinkific platform
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Syllabus
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Getting to know Dr. Zeligs
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Intro to Working With Marine Mammals video
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Introduction Lecture Slides
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Readings for Intro to WWMM
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3
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General Marine Mammal Biology Video Part A
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General Marine Mammal Biology Video Part B
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General Marine Mammal Biology Video Part C
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Marine Mammal Biology Lecture slides
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4
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Marine Mammal Science Video Part A
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Marine Mammal Science Video Part B
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Marine Mammal Science Video Part C
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Marine Mammal Science Video Part D
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Marine Mammal Science lecture slides
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Readings - Abstract Examples for WWMM
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Readings - Choosing your Major Advisor
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Readings - Evolution is a Fact and a Theory
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Field and Lab Research Video Part A
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Field and Lab Research Video Part B
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Field and Lab Research Video Part C
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Field and Lab Research lecture slides
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Radio Tracking Demonstration
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Readings - Costa (1993) Secret Life of Marine Mammals
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Readings - Elsner and Wickham_Implications from Physiological Studies of Marine Mammals
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Readings - Block et al (2012) Animal Telemetry Compilation
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Readings - Franklin (2020) Humpback Photo ID
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Readings - Kowarski KA, Moors-Murphy H. (2020)
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Physiology Video Part A
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Physiology Video Part B
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Marine Mammal Physiology lecture slides
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Veterinary Care Video Part A
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Veterinary Care Video Part B
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Veterinary Care lecture slides
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Readings - Blood Chemistries
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Readings - The fight to save Cape Cod’s dolphins
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Marine Mammal Husbandry Video Part A
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Marine Mammal Husbandry Video Part B
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Marine Mammal Husbandry Lecture slides
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Readings - APHIS regulations
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Virtual Internship Experience -Part A
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Virtual Internship Experience - Part B
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Education and Conservation Video Part A
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Education and Conservation Video Part B
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Education and Conservation lecture slides
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Readings - Watson (1995). The Cult of Animal Celebrity
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Readings - Considerations for Captive Release
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Readings - Conservation Scientists Call for a New Approach to Saving Endangered Dolphins and Porpoises
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Readings - Flippers, Fins and Tail Flukes
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Marine Mammal Training Part A
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Marine Mammal Training Part B
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Marine Mammal Training Part C
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Marine Mammal Training Lecture slides
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Reading - Goldblatt (1993) Behavioural Needs of Captive Marine Mammals
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Review Video pt A
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Review Video pt B
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Review and Study Question slides
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Instructor

Instructor
Dr. Jenifer A. Zeligs
Praise for Working With Marine Mammals:
An amazing summary of marine mammal fields
Haley Booth
This class does a fantastic job of encapsulating a wide range of career fields that work with marine mammals, and gives a thorough summary of each that makes...
Read MoreThis class does a fantastic job of encapsulating a wide range of career fields that work with marine mammals, and gives a thorough summary of each that makes me feel more confident about which one I would want to choose as a career path.
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Caitlyn Swe
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the marine mammal field. It covered a wide range of topics that would help any student with an inte...
Read MoreThis class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the marine mammal field. It covered a wide range of topics that would help any student with an interest in the industry. I especially enjoyed hearing the personal experiences of Dr. Zeligs as we covered each lesson. It's a great experience and well worth the time. I'd recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about marine mammalogy.
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