Animal welfare and behavior
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Course description
The course intends to provide advanced knowledge of the basic need, behaviour, environment and welfare of animal and the relationships between these.
Entry Requirements
- 60 credits biology, animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine
or
- 60 credits agricultural sciences (of which at least 30 credits animal science/zoology)
and
- English 6
Course facts
HV0207, Animal welfare and behavior, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Biology, Animal Science
Biology Area
Zoology (animal biology)
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
- 60 credits biology, animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine
or
- 60 credits agricultural sciences (of which at least 30 credits animal science/zoology)
and
- English 6
Objectives
The course intends to provide advanced knowledge of the basic need, behaviour, environment and welfare of animal and the relationships between these.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- discuss and review research within ethology, animal welfare and animal protection critically,
- assess and discuss different animal husbandry forms based on an animal welfare, behavior and ethics perspective,
- apply animal welfare legislation and/or regulations and analyse and reflect on both national and international aspects on animal welfare and animal ethics,
- design and carry out projects and within animal behaviour and welfare using appropriate experimental and design methods,
- present scientific information aimed at a specified audience.
Content
The course contains specialisation within the fields of ethology and animal welfare. The course is built-up of self-study with seminars of scientific literature, where the student leads actively the implementation. The course contains a number of key lectures, applied exercises assessment of animal husbandry forms and a project work in the form of a scientific ethological study. In the course, the general skills debate and argumentation ability through exercises where current animal welfare issues are discussed out are trained several different perspectives. The course contains a project work and study visit.
Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminar, project work and study visits.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 1.0 | 0102 |
| PBL, study visits, exercise and seminars | 6.0 | 0111 |
| Project in group | 5.0 | 0112 |
| Individual report | 3.0 | 0113 |
The Course Replaces
HV0097, HV0094, HV0124, HV0188
Other Information
To assimilate the course content, students should have good prior knowledge in behavioural sciences biology, animal welfare and applied statistics/experimental design.
Expenses related to field trips may occur.