BI1432, Animal welfare - protection and ethics, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Biology, Animal Science

Biology Area

Other biology courses

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

Content

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination, passed written and oral presentations of exercises and group assignments together with approved participation in compulsory components.

•  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• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Ethology and Animal Welfare (BSc)

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
PBL and seminars	1.5	0001
Animal welfare and ethics	13.5	0002

The Course Replaces

BI1109 and HV0160

Other Information

The entry requirement of 7.5 credits animal welfare may be fulfilled through completed course BI0439/HV0136 Animal Welfare and Legislation .

• 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.