Lab Animal Science
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Owner/Developer: Maastricht University
| Country: |
Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/course/lab-animal-science |
| Locations: |
Netherlands |
| City: |
maastricht |
| Description: | The object of this course is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of laboratory animals and for the quality of research. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture, Other |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
3 weeks |
| Group size: |
30.0 |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
Beside the successful completion of a course in Lab Animal Science, an art. 9 certified researcher needs a MSc degree in a biological or zootechnical discipline including: knowledge of basic subjects of biology up to 18.75 EVTS (18.75 European Credit Transfer System points = 500 study-hours) including: at least 7.5 ECTS on anatomy/zoology AND 7.5 ECTS on physiology. |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Reduction, Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, Killing animals, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Species covered: |
Rodents, Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Zebrafish (Danio rerio) |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
The object of this course is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of laboratory animals and for the quality of research. |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
university |
| Qualification received: |
If the participant has met all legal requirements and has succesfully passed the exam, he/she will receive a certificate. Otherwise, for example, if you have not (yet) obtained a Master degree, you will receive a written confirmation that you followed the course and succesfully passed the exam. Number of course credits: 35. The number of credits that can be obtained after successful completion of the course is 80 SBU's / 3 ECTS. |
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