DR443F Principles in Animal Experimentation
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Owner/Developer: Nord University (NU)
| Country: |
Norway |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/programmes-courses/find-programmes-courses/2018h/2/Pages/DR443Fv1.aspx |
| Locations: |
Norway |
| City: |
Bodø |
| Description: | Mandatory course to obtain license to perform experiments with animals |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture, Workshops |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
35 h lectures 21 h practical work |
| Group size: |
25.0 |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
bachelor in any biology field |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Technicians, Professionals (e.g. veterinarians) |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry |
| Educational level: |
University (Master), University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement, Reduction, Replacement |
| Topics covered: |
Models of animals (e.g. mannequins, simulators, cadavers), Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, Killing animals, Computational methods, In vitro methods, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Species covered: |
Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus), Zebrafish (Danio rerio), Other Fish (other Pisces), Other species |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
THEORETICAL MODULES: 1) General modules Module 1: National & International legislation on the use of animals in research, Module 2: Ethics, animal welfare and the 3Rs (Level 1 + 2), Module 3: Humane methods of killing experimental animals Module 4: Design of procedures and projects (Level 1 + 2). 2) Species-specific modules A: Aquatic animals: Module 5A: Basic biology of aquatic species, Module 6A: Animal care and health management of aquatic species, Module 7A: Recognition of pain, suffering and distress in laboratory animals -emphasis on aquatic species, Module Module 8A: Minimally invasive procedures in aquatic species, with or without use of anaesthesia. B. Pigs: Module 5B: Basic biology of large terrestrial animals - emphasis on pigs Module 6B: Animal care and health management of pigs, Module 7B: Recognition of pain, suffering and distress in laboratory animals -emphasis on pigs, Module 8B: Minimally invasive procedures in pigs, with or without use of anaesthesia, Module 9: Principles of surgery - mammals. PRACTICAL MODULES Module 10A: Basic biology of fish - minimally invasive procedures with and without anaesthesia Module 10B: Minimally and surgical or prolonged invasive procedures in pigs under anaesthesia |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent, EU & US Pharmacopoeia, Test guidelines (OECD, ISO, etc.) |
| Learning outcome: |
Knowledge The student has specialized knowledge on various aspects of animal experimentation: - The history of animal experimentation - The national and international legislation on animal experimentation - The ethics in animal experimentation - The alternatives to animal experimentation - The basic biology care of the specific species of laboratory animals (fish, decapods and pigs) - Recognition of pain, suffering and distress in the specific species of laboratory animals - Health hazards and safe practices in the care of the specific species of laboratory animals - The performance of the main routine invasive experimental procedures, with or without anesthesia or analgesia - The use of appropriate experimental design in different animal studies Skills The student: - Can collect and critically analyze various sources of information within the field of animal experimentation and use them to develop their own research - Can analyze existing theories and methods and use them to structure scientific hypotheses - Can plan and carry out research studies, using animals, under limited supervision, following the ethical and legal rules General competence The student: - Can apply knowledge and practical skills in animal research - Can communicate research results to other scientists as well as the general public, using appropriate language and terminology - Can contribute to new thinking and innovation process in the field of animal experimentation |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
by the university |
| Qualification received: |
Certificate |
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