ANSC 1130

ANSC 1130

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course will provide students with an introduction to captive raptor management. The course structure will include a weekly classroom lecture and a complementary hands-on laboratory training session utilizing resident birds of prey and facilities of the Cornell Raptor Program. Topics of instruction will include natural history and adaptations of various bird of prey species, safe handling of captive raptors, nutritional requirements, health care, behavior and training, and the ethics of maintaining captive raptors. Course will include animal handling and chores related to raptor care.


Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: first-year and sophomore students, or permission of instructor.

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Communicate basic knowledge of physiology and North American species, adaptations, physiology, habitat, and conservation status.
  • Demonstrate and communicate the safe handling of birds of prey to minimize stress and potential injury to the bird and injury to the handler.
  • Use behavioral cues and basic gear in the capture, restraint, and handling of birds of prey.
  • Implement feeding strategies using basic nutritional requirements of birds of prey and management of nutrition and basic health care in captivity.
  • Communicate ethical concerns and debates in maintaining captive birds of prey.
  • Work efficiently and effectively in a group as a team member with equal contribution towards required material.
  • Demonstrate an openness and respect for diverse backgrounds, opinions, and experiences towards subject matter.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10332 ANSC 1130   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Huson, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: first-year students and sophomores; juniors and seniors by permission of department. To request a permission number contact, Lindsay Glasner (lig27).

  • 10333 ANSC 1130   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Huson, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10357 ANSC 1130   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Huson, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10334 ANSC 1130   LAB 403

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Huson, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person