Curriculum Mapping – Exercise (Appendix 3a)

Bachelor of Science in Zoo Management

Task : Guided by the revised programme learning outcomes, design an 8-semester curriculum
for a Bachelor’s programme in Zoo Management.
Output/Deliverable per Table :
1) Programme structure in the form of a list of subjects per semester for 8 semesters,
including the number of credits per subject, the total credits per semester, and the total
credits per year;
2) Curriculum map that shows the connection, via the subjects taken, between the profile of
incoming students and the attributes of the graduates of the programme.
3) Map of the individual subjects corresponding to each of the programme learning
outcomes
Curricular Constraints and Conditions :
1. 4-year study programme, comprised of 8 semesters
2. number of credit hours per subject is at 30, 45 or 60 credit hours per semester
3. total credit hours cannot exceed 270 each year
4. number of individual subjects may not exceed 4 per semester
5. there should be at least two electives, of a total of at least 120 credit hours (e.g. two
electives at 60 credits per elective; four electives at 30 to 45 credits each; three electives
one of which is at 60 credits and the other two are at 30/45 credits each)
6. the programme may include internships, apprenticeships, exposure travels, and the like,
but these need to be scheduled within the 8 semesters, possibly during the summer.
Please specify duration (e.g., two weeks). Such activities will not carry any credits.
7. Grant and Proposal Writing (45 hours) is a requirement for graduation in the final year of
study

Other Suggested Subjects and Electives

Required Zoo-related Subjects
• Introductory Zoology(60hr)
• Animal Rights & Regulations(30hr)
• Global Habitats(45hr)
• Animal Husbandry I(60hr)
• Exhibition Planning I(60hr)
• Animal Husbandry II(60hr)
• Exhibition Planning II(60hr)
• Animal Husbandry III(60hr)
• Exhibition Planning III(60hr)
Suggested Management Subjects
• Management Principles (45hr)
• Property Management (30hr)
• Human Resources Management (45hr)
• Financial Planning & Forecasting (45hr)
• Revenue Generation (45hr)
• International Marketing (45hr)
• Occupational Health & Safety (30hr)
• Security Operations & Planning (30hr)
(please indicate number of credit hours)
• Written English I
• Written English II
• Communicating Science to the Public
• Cultural Significance of Animals
• Accessibility of Modern Theme Parks
• Laws on Keeping Endangered Species
• Tropical Ecosystems
• Indigenous Flora and Fauna
• Simian Reproduction in Artificial
Environments
• Pet Zoos for Children
• Landscaping for Zoos and Parks
• Aquatic Theme Parks
• Aquarium Fish Technology
• Safety and Security of Public Spaces
• Volunteer Management
Grant and Proposal Writing (45hr)
(required course at 7th or 8th semester)