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Syllabus

HV0165 Animal environment, welfare and housing, 15.0 Credits

Djurmiljö, djurvälfärd och byggnadsfunktion

Subjects

Animal Science Animal science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Home exam	8.0	0302
Project	5.0	0303
Workshop	2.0	0304

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

- 180 credits at first cycle level, of which

- 60 credits biology, animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine or 60 credits agricultural sciences (of which at least 30 credits animal and dairy science/zoology)

and

- English 6

Objectives

The course intends to provide applied knowledge of animal environment from a building function and animal welfare perspective. Furthermore, the course aims to provide knowledge of current legislation and ethical aspects on animal husbandry.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• account for relationships between animal environment, animal welfare and building function from an applied perspective

• plan, present and review scientific studies of animal environment from a building function-, animal welfare and animal protection perspective,

• plan and assess building functions such as fittings, ventilation and handling of animals, feed, water, manure and products in different animal husbandry systems,

• calculate and evaluate the animals’ heat balance and their thermal local environment and the stable heat, humidity and gas balance,

• measure and analyse environmental factors of significance for the animals,

• assess animal environment from a function and animal welfare perspective,

• apply EU legislation and Swedish legislation about animal welfare and be able to analyse and reflect on both national and international aspects on animal welfare, animal environment and animal ethics, and describe the development in the area.

Content

The course treats applied aspects on animal environment, building function and animal welfare in the animal husbandry. The emphasis lies on agricultural animals, but also sport and companion animals will be observed. The students practice making assessments and to give advice around these to different target groups.

The students prepare and lead seminars based on scientific articles, compile scientific information and present compiled material both orally and in writing. In the course, a project work that is carried out is included in groups. Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminars, project work and study visits.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course assumes good prior knowledge in animal physiology and animal welfare. Costs for possible study visits can be added.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Envrionment and Health

Cooperating departments: