Course Description
Humane methods of animal maintenance and experimentation; the testing methods which minimize animal distress; use of anesthetics, analgesics, and tranquilizers for commonly used lab species; methods for reporting deficiencies in animal care; laws pertaining to the use of animals in biomedical research.
Athena Title
ANIMALS IN RESEARCH
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to familiarize graduate students with animal welfare regulations and common procedures in handling animals used in biomedical research.
Topical Outline
1. Animal welfare compliance laws and regulations 2. Normal biology of laboratory animals 3. Variables that affect animal research 4. Biomethodology 5. Lab animal handling 6. Alternatives to using animals in research