Animal welfare in research labs
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential will be opened in Spring semester of academic year 2024/2025
Description:
The knowledge about livestock production practices and their impact on animal welfare and food quality are having the most visible influence on consumer’s requirements. The consumers expect high quality fish meat, which is produced with minimal environmental impact, ensuring animal welfare. The micro-credential aims to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge concerning the welfare interventions which are a necessary step towards a more sustainable, humane, and resilient future for all sentient beings
Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret and justify fundamental concepts of fish stress physiology
- Manage fish experimentation and handling
- Design experimentation protocols
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG (specify number and name)
- SDG (specify number and name)
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
University
Thematic area:
Ethics/Bioethics
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#biology #animals #research #aquaculture
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Soft skills:
Attention to detail Adaptability
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures small group assignment practical exercises
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 12
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 13
Entry requirements:
Communication in English at a B2 level.
Assessment:
Written examn (60%) and group assignment (40%)
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Pending on national legislation