AVS 8150 - Animal Welfare and Ethics

Institution:

Clemson University

Subject:

Animal and Vet Sciences

Description:

The course provides multidisciplinary instruction in animal welfare science and related issues, including physiology, behavior, human-animal interactions, suffering and pain, ethics, health, assessment and standards, and ethics of animal use in research. Students gain experience assessing the welfare of animals of a variety of species in virtual situations. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are promoted through these assessment exercises, discussions with the instructor and classmates, reading of peer-reviewed literature and assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clemson.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 656-4636

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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