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At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Appraise different concepts as well as analytical frameworks of animal welfare and how they relate to practice and to the context in which they are set.
2. Apply sound principles to objectively evaluate the welfare status of animals and to recognise good and poor welfare.
The module introduces four synergistic disciplines: Animal Welfare Science, Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, Animal Law and Veterinary Ethics.
Broad concepts of each discipline will be discussed followed by thematic issues. For example, socialisation, behavioural needs, social grouping and hierarchy, injurious behaviour, painful procedures, production diseases.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Small Group | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 125 |
Students attending this module should have a strong foundation in biological sciences
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (Online): An online end of semester assessment using single best answer and other question formats. | n/a | Other | Yes | 80 |
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Assignment(Including Essay): Students are assigned to groups to research and prepare a presentation on an animal welfare topic. They are provided with instructions and an assessment rubric for guidance. | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Optional feedback appointments are available to students.
Name | Role |
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Dr Claire Corridan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Siobhan Mullan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Sandra Nicholson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Meta Osborne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Susan Rackard | Tutor |