Animal welfare in research labs
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for academic year 2024/2025 and it will be renewed in academic year 2025/2026.
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| Monday, 05/05/2025 | 10:00-12:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 11:00-13:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 09:00-11:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Monday, 12/05/2025
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Monday, 19/05/2025
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Monday, 26/05/2025
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| Monday, 02/06/2025 |
Description:
The knowledge about livestock production practices and their impact on animal welfare and food quality are having the most visible influence on consumerโs 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:
- Analyze fundamental concepts of fish stress physiology.
- Plan fish handling and experimentation in the lab.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG14. Life below water
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:
Fish care in laboratory conditions Legislation about animal experimentation Statistical analysis for fish experimentation
Soft skills:
Oral and written communication skills Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lecture Presentations Discussions
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Written exams
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Based on the National and European Institutional framework for Lifelong Learning, implemented through Training and Lifelong Learning Center (KEDIVIM in Agriculture University of Athens).
