Alternative Methods in Animal Testing
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Owner/Developer: John Hopkins University (JHU)
| Country: |
United States of America |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.jhsph.edu/courses/course/27028/2018/187.650.81/alternative-methods-in-animal-testing |
| Locations: |
United States of America |
| City: |
Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Description: | Description: Discusses and evaluates strategies for reducing the number of animals utilized in basic and applied research. Addresses traditional in vitro methods, including cell culture and analytical chemistry as well as newer and evolving techniques such as informatics, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Also discusses governmental regulatory processes for approving new testing methods, especially in vitro methods. |
| References: | https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/syl:syl.public.view/catalogID/27028 |
| Format: |
Interactive online resources, Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Content type: |
Theoretical |
| Frequency: |
Not defined |
| Prerequisites: |
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses. Enrollment restricted to students in the MSPH TTHRA degree program or the Humane Sciences and Toxicology certificate program |
| Target audience: |
Students |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Master) |
| 3rs relevance: |
Replacement, Reduction |
| Topics covered: |
Legislative aspects, Computational methods, In vitro methods |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/about.schedule/coid/10744 |
| Learning outcome: |
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to: Identify concerns in designing in vitro methods used to replace or supplement in vivo methodsEvaluate tissue culture methods for their ability to provide useful dataDefine the strengths and limitations of bioinformatic techniques for reducing the numbers of animals in applied basic researchExplain the regulatory process in approving, verifying, and validating in vitro methods |
| Qualification received: |
certificate, 3 credits |
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