Laboratory Animal Science, 5.0 credits

Försöksdjurskunskap, 5.0 hp

8FO0141

Course level

Third-cycle Education

Description

The course is divided into basic modules and function-specific modules. Educational contents are species-specific and include practical components. The basic modules provide the fundamental theoretical education for individuals in Sweden who intend to:

  1. perform experiments on animals
  2. design experiments and projects involving animals
  3. care for animals and/or
  4. euthanize animals

The basic modules include:

  • National legislation
  • Ethics
  • Animal welfare and the 3R principle (part 1)
  • Basic and appropriate biology (species-specific)
  • Animal care, animal health, and management (species-specific)
  • Identification of pain, suffering, and distress (species-specific)
  • Humane methods for euthanasia

The function-specific modules for functions A-D include:

  • Basic and appropriate biology (species-specific/practical)
  • Minimal invasive procedures without anesthesia (species-specific/theory and skill)
  • Ethics, animal welfare, and the 3R principle (part 2)
  • Design of experiments and projects
  • Humane methods for euthanasia (skill)

More information and registration:

https://liu.se/artikel/forsoksdjurskunskap

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