Animal Science Course
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 2 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn and spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Aim and Content
This course will cover the Norwegian food Authority (Mattilsynet) demands to compulsory training for people that Plan or participate in animal experiments.
Learning Outcomes
In this course the students shall acheive knowledge about:
- Laws and regulations for the use of animals in research.
- Ethical issues regarding the use of animals in research.
- Alternatives to animal use and the 3Rs and how to avoid unnecessary use of animals.
Laboratory animal science also includes knowledge about factors that influence animal experiments. Many such factors can bias animal experiments. In research it is important to identify and control for such factors.
The student will be introduced to the most commonly used animals used in research, how they are produced and what is meant by different qualities. Properties with the animals themselves include genetics, biology and microbiological qualities. Important external factors include the animal¿s environment and procedures like anesthesia, surgery and handling.
Health and safety for work with laboratory animal is also covered with focus on allergy risk and work with biological, physical and chemical risk factors.
Course offered (semester)
Autumn and spring
Course Unit Level
Master and PhD students
Access to the Course Unit
The course is available for Master students and PhD students at Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science and Faculty of Psychology
Pre-requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
None except basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods: e-learning, traditional lectures, demonstrations and case discussions
Compulsory Requirements
None
Assessment methods
60 min Multiple Choice exam
Grading Scale
Pass/fail
Reading List
To be published here:
http://www.uib.no/dyreavdelingen/en
prior to course start
Course Unit Evaluation
There will be evaluation of the teaching after the course
Contact Information
studie@kliniskmedisin.uib.no
or
post@viv.uib.no