Anthrozoology in practice
Anthrozoology is the science of human-animal interactions. It includes the scientific areas of both biology and the social sciences. The aim of this course is to increase the scientific knowledge in society concerning human and animal interactions, as well as awareness of the consequences of these interactions. The target group is all professionals who work with animals on a daily basis. In the course, students will learn how attitudes affect handling of animals, and consequently the welfare of animals, as well as how working environments may be improved for both humans and animals.
The overall aim is to achieve better animal welfare and safer working environments. The course is founded in the evolutionary background of animals and humans. The basic needs, including behavioural needs, of animals that must be fulfilled by management and husbandry routines to not cause suffering. A profound knowledge of how human behaviour and actions affect animals is necessary as well as knowledge about how behaviour may be changed long term. In the course, students also practice generic skills such as reflection and critical thinking.
This is a distance course where the main part is done on the learning platform Canvas. However, at three occasions there will be lectures and discussions at the SLU campus. These meetings are scheduled Friday-Sundays. The aim with the meetings is to exchange ideas, listen to each other’s views, and to reflect together. The course content is made up of web-based lectures, videos, discussions, reflections, practical exercises and written projects.
Seminars, practical exercises and study visits are compulsory parts in the course.
Information from the course leader
Course introduction today 19 th of Sept
If you have not found Canvas yet, this is the link to the meeting today: Meeting ID: 674 7606 9183 Passcode: 141282
2020-08-05
Welcome!
Welcome to the course Anthrozoology in practice! My name is Maria Andersson and I will be the organiser of the course this very first time the course is given. The aim with this course is to give you the possibility to use earlier knowledge to develop your competence within the area of human and animal interactions, both scientifically and practically. Today we know a lot about the animals that live close to humans, and we know how to develop best management, housing and handling. However, still many animals lack the proper environment. In this course we will together analyse why that is, and how we can change that. The overall aim with the course is to achieve better animal welfare, and the course has its base in the evolutionary background of animals and humans. As a student in this course you will initiate discussions and debates descending from your own experience, and you will perform short surveys with people in your surrounding – which results will be discussed during the course. The first scheduled meeting will be the 19-20 th of Sept through the client Zoom. Go to: https://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2020/3/new-tool-for-e-meetings-for-slu-students/ This means that you can attend the meeting from wherever you are. The first meeting we will together go through the course guidelines, and discuss the assignments included in the course. Before the first meeting, it is recommended to prepare these points: 1) Find three friends (not participating in the course) that can be your discussion partners during the course. Every meeting will include some practical parts where you should discuss with your friends. It will not be a very heavy job for them, more of being a reflection friend. And if you can’t find three, it is fine with one. 2) Ask one or two family members if they can participate in some short surveys on animals during the course. There will be some short surveys during the course, with the aim to discuss how people think about animals. 3) Later in the course you will perform an assignment where you should compare different views and you will be asked to 1) talk to a vet, 2) talk to a teacher, 3) talk to a child. It can be good to prepare this already in the beginning. 4) Last but not least, to prepare for the first meeting you should write a short reflection on why you are attending this course, who you are/your background, and what you think to achieve during this course. I am really looking forward to meet you the 19 of Sept, and do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions before on email: maria.andersson@slu.se Best wishes Maria.
2020-03-19
Welcome to the course - Anthrozoology in practice! Here you can find information about dates, and content in the course! We are looking forward to see you!
The aim with this course is to give the students the possibility to use earlier knowledge to develop their competence within the area of human and animal interactions, both scientifically and practically. Overall information: • The course is open for foreign students, and will therefore be held in English. • The course leader is Maria Andersson, maria.andersson@slu.se • Make sure you plan the dates for the meeting dates: 19-20 Sept (2020), 14-15 Nov (2020), 16-17 Jan (2021). Anthrozoology is the science of human-animal interactions. It includes the scientific areas of both biology and the social sciences. The aim of this course is to increase the scientific knowledge in concerning human and animal interactions, as well as awareness of the consequences of these interactions. The target group is all professionals who work with animals on a daily basis. In the course, students will discuss how attitudes affect handling of animals, and consequently the welfare of animals, as well as how working environments may be improved for both humans and animals. The overall aim is to achieve better animal welfare and safer working environments. The course has its base in the evolutionary background of animals and humans. The basic behavioural needs of animals must be fulfilled by management and husbandry routines to not cause suffering. A profound knowledge of how human behaviour and actions affect animals is necessary as well as knowledge about how behaviour may be changed long term. In the course, students also practice generic skills such as reflection and critical thinking. This is a distance course where the main part is done on the learning platform Canvas. However, at three occasions there will be lectures and discussions at the SLU campus. These meetings are scheduled Saturdays-Sundays. The aim with the meetings is to exchange ideas, listen to each other’s views, and to reflect together with peer students and teachers. The course content is made up of web-based lectures, videos, discussions, reflections, practical exercises and written projects. Students have to attend two out of three meetings during the course. Prerequisite: Bachelor in biology, animal science, veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, hippology or in agricultural science, including 30 ECTS in zoology.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1375-10311 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1375
Academic year 2023/2024
Anthrozoology in practice (BI1375-10028)
2023-08-28 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Anthrozoology in practice (BI1375-10320)
2022-08-29 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Anthrozoology in practice (BI1375-10296)
2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1375 Anthrozoology in practice, 15.0 Credits
Antrozoologi i praktikenSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Modul 1 | 7.5 | 0102 |
| Modul 2 | 7.5 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Degree of Bachelor in- Biology or
- Animal Science or
- Veterinary Medicine or
- Veterinary Nursing or
- Equine Science or
- Agricultural Science including 30 credits in Zoology
Knowledge equivalent to the course English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school.
Objectives
The aim with this course is to give the students the possibility to use earlier knowledge to develop their competence within the area of human and animal interactions, both scientifically and practically.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
analyse and discuss relations between humans and animals, in different situations,
describe the limitations our animals have to deal with living with humans, from the perspective of behaviour, communication, handling and attitudes,
analyse consequences from interactions between humans and animals. Including farm animals, pet animals, zoo animals and therapy-animals,
from the perspective of animal welfare legislation describe and discuss human and animal interactions,
with animal welfare legislation as a foundation, debate ethical dilemmas that can arise within the human and animal interactions in society, in both writing and orally,
give advice to animal owners, and give feedback on peer students’ presentations,
analyse how animals are handled in the perspective of different professions, and how the everyday handling may be improved based on the scientific knowledge,
write a scientifically based action plan for improving animal handling in relevant professional contexts.
Content
Anthrozoology is the science of human-animal interactions. It includes the scientific areas of both biology and the social sciences. The aim of this course is to increase the scientific knowledge in society concerning human and animal interactions, as well as awareness of the consequences of these interactions. The target group is all professionals who work with animals on a daily basis. In the course, students will learn how attitudes affect handling of animals, and consequently the welfare of animals, as well as how working environments may be improved for both humans and animals.
The overall aim is to achieve better animal welfare and safer working environments. The course is founded in the evolutionary background of animals and humans. The basic needs, including behavioural needs, of animals that must be fulfilled by management and husbandry routines to not cause suffering. A profound knowledge of how human behaviour and actions affect animals is necessary as well as knowledge about how behaviour may be changed long term. In the course, students also practice generic skills such as reflection and critical thinking.
This is a distance course where the main part is done on the learning platform Canvas. However, at three occasions there will be lectures and discussions at the SLU campus. These meetings are scheduled Friday-Sundays. The aim with the meetings is to exchange ideas, listen to each other’s views, and to reflect together. The course content is made up of web-based lectures, videos, discussions, reflections, practical exercises and written projects.
Seminars, practical exercises and study visits are compulsory parts in the course.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Practical exercises occurs in the course, as well as study visits. Additional costs can be included.Responsible department
Department of Animal Envrionment and Health
Further information
Litterature list
- Experiences and opinions of Danish livestock drivers transporting sows regarding Författare: Thodberg et al 2020 Kommentar: Paper 1
Find through google scholar.
- The Pet-Effect in Daily Life: An Experience Författare: Janssens et al 2020 Kommentar: Paper 2
Find through google scholar.