208-111 Working with Animals

This subject involves the use of animals. Students should be aware that this is an integral part of the course and exemption from this is not possible.

The objective of this subject is to provide early in the course soundly-based principles and practices for the management and care of animals, emphasising the responsibilities and ethical requirements in human contact with animals.

On completion of this subject students should:

• have experience in best practice in the handling, care and management of laboratory animals, domestic livestock and companion animals in various field and laboratory conditions;

• be familiar with a range of routine procedures in animal management and best standard practices under Animal Welfare and Ethics guidelines;

• have experience in observation, measurement and sampling procedures applicable in routine care, survey studies and experimentation; and

• have participated in informed debate on contemporary issues and community concerns relating to human interactions with animals.

One 3-hour written examination (50%), written assignments equivalent to 4000 words (40%), one 10-minute seminar presentation.