ANIML SC 1018RW - Principles in Animal Behaviour & Welfare Ethics I (Vet Bio)

The course will provide the students with an introduction to the principles of animal ethics, behaviour and welfare and how these relate to the veterinary profession. Subject areas which will be covered include introduction to animal welfare; animal welfare issues and current developments; animal welfare legislation; introduction to animal ethics; the history of animal behaviour; introduction to animal behaviour in the wild and domesticated species. Knowledge gained in the lecture material will be put into practice in the practical exercises.