May 13, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

AAL 1005 - Animal Welfare & Regulations



Clock Hours: 30

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to public policy issues related to animal behavior and welfare. Also students will improve their understanding of animal welfare which involves the study of animal behavior as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Bioethics + 3Rs
    1. Replacement
    2. Reduction
    3. Refinement
  2. Animal rights and regulations
    1. Compare animal use and philosophy throughout history
    2. Explore legislation and agencies that impact animal research
    3. Critique animal welfare case studies in light of today’s environment
    4. Defend individual opinion of animal use
  3. Explore the Animal Welfare Act’s development and application