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BI1432

Animal welfare - protection and ethics

Djurskydd, djurvälfärd och djuretik
Syftet med kursen är att ge studenterna en fördjupad kunskap om djurskydd, djurvälfärd och djuretik. Studenterna får en förståelse för samspelet mellan forskning, djurskydd, djurvälfärd och samhällets värderingar. Djurhållningsrelaterade frågor diskuteras utifrån ett etiskt perspektiv och med en vetenskaplig grund.

Course evaluation

Additional course evaluations for BI1432

Academic year 2023/2024

Animal welfare - protection and ethics (BI1432-10040)

2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14

Academic year 2023/2024

Animal welfare - protection and ethics (BI1432-20004)

2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

BI1432 Animal welfare - protection and ethics, 15.0 Credits

Djurskydd, djurvälfärd och djuretik

Subjects

Animal Science Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
PBL and seminars 1.5 0001
Animal welfare and ethics 13.5 0002

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
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.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

75 credits biology or animal science

7,5 credits animal welfare

Objectives

Content

Grading form

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.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination, passed written and oral presentations of exercises and group assignments together with approved participation in compulsory components.

  • If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

  • The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

  • For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

  • The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

  • If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Envrionment and Health

Further information

Determined by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjursvetenskap
Biology field: Other biology courses
Replaces: BI1109 och HV0160

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Ethology and Animal Welfare (BSc) Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G2F)
Subject: Animal Science Biology
Course code: BI1432 Application code: SLU-20077 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Animal Envrionment and Health Pace: 100%