[{"Course code":"PVG0031","Version":1,"English name":"Laboratory Animal Science","Higher education credits":1.5,"Valid from":"HT2016","Level within study regulation":"Third cycle","Subject":[{"Subject":"Animal Science"}],"Grading scale":"Pass \/ Failed","Language":"Swedish","Entry requirements":"Basic biological courses ex. veterinary or MSc Animal Husband","Objectives":"After completion of the course the student should:\n\n-Have good knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning the use of animals for research purposes.\n\n- Have good knowledge of the necessary paperwork required for using animals for research.\n\n- Have good knowledge of the ethical values concerning the the use of animals for research purposes.\n\n- Have good knowledge of the procedure of planning an experiment and writing an ethical evaluation.\n\n- Have knowledge of different parameters used for evaluating pain, stress and well-being in animals.\n\n- Be able to define and describe the 3Rs (replacement, reducti\n\n","Content":"The course covers:\n\n- Laws and regulations and how to apply for the permissions and the keeping of journals required by law. \n\n- Ethics, ethical evaluation and how to write an ethical application. \n\n- Experimental planning and alternative methods. Stress, pain, pain treatment and well-being. \n\nThis includes lectures, videos and practical exercises.\n\n","Examination formats":"Written examination \r\n- 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.\r\n\r\n- 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an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.\r\n\r\n- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.\r\n\r\n- For the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.\r\n","Organisation":[{"code":"715","Organisation":"Department of Clinical Sciences"}],"Other information":"\r\n- The right to participate in teaching and\/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.\r\n\r\n- 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.\r\n"}]