Laboratory Animal Science (VETS2033)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
6 Contact hours
Assessment methods
quizzes, workbook, tutorial participation
Course enquiries
Dr Rachel Allavena
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course will give students an introduction to a broad range of laboratory animal models used in biomedical research, and a solid foundation in laboratory animal management, husbandry, experimental techniques and manipulations. Whilst emphasis will be given to classical animal models, the course will include the full range of experimental animal options, including genetically modified animals and non-mammalian species. The ethics and welfare implications of animal model use and confounders in experimental results will also be dealt with.