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Kursplan

PVG0031 Laboratory Animal Science, 1,5 Hp

Ämnen

Husdjursvetenskap

Utbildningens nivå

Forskarnivå

Förkunskapskrav

Basic biological courses ex. veterinary or MSc Animal Husband

Mål

After completion of the course the student should:

-Have good knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning the use of animals for research purposes.

• Have good knowledge of the necessary paperwork required for using animals for research.

• Have good knowledge of the ethical values concerning the the use of animals for research purposes.

• Have good knowledge of the procedure of planning an experiment and writing an ethical evaluation.

• Have knowledge of different parameters used for evaluating pain, stress and well-being in animals.

• Be able to define and describe the 3Rs (replacement, reducti

Innehåll

The course covers:

• Laws and regulations and how to apply for the permissions and the keeping of journals required by law.

• Ethics, ethical evaluation and how to write an ethical application.

• Experimental planning and alternative methods. Stress, pain, pain treatment and well-being.

This includes lectures, videos and practical exercises.

Examinationsformer och fordringar för godkänd kurs

Written examination

Ytterligare information

Application: https://internt.slu.se/en/support-services/education/doctoral-education1/doctoral-courses/basic-courses-application/



Education in laboratory animal science is required according to European and Swedish regulations to be allowed to work with animals used for scientific purposes. Therefor this course is mandatory for those working with animals in research.

Ansvarig institution/motsvarande

Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper