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Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
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.
Language
English
Prior knowledge
- 150 credits at first cycle level
- 60 credits biology, animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine
or
- 60 credits agricultural sciences (of which at least 30 credits animal science/zoology)
and
- English 6
Objectives
The course intends to provide advanced knowledge of the basic need, behaviour, environment and welfare of animal and the relationships between these.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
discuss and review research within ethology, animal welfare and animal protection critically,
assess and discuss different animal husbandry forms based on an animal welfare, behavior and ethics perspective,
apply animal welfare legislation and/or regulations and analyse and reflect on both national and international aspects on animal welfare and animal ethics,
design and carry out projects and within animal behaviour and welfare using appropriate experimental and design methods,
present scientific information aimed at a specified audience.
Content
The course contains specialisation within the fields of ethology and animal welfare. The course is built-up of self-study with seminars of scientific literature, where the student leads actively the implementation. The course contains a number of key lectures, applied exercises assessment of animal husbandry forms and a project work in the form of a scientific ethological study. In the course, the general skills debate and argumentation ability through exercises where current animal welfare issues are discussed out are trained several different perspectives. The course contains a project work and study visit.
Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminar, 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
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 behavioural sciences biology, animal welfare and applied statistics/experimental design.
Costs for study visits can be added.
Responsible department
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Further information
Determined by:Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjursvetenskap
One book focusing on Animal Behaviour, of your own choice. Here are some suggestions (if you find another book on the corresponding level that is more relevant for you that is ok):
Fraser, D. (2008). Understanding animal welfare : The science in its cultural context (UFAW animal welfare series). Oxford ; Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.
Manning, A., & Dawkins, M. (2012). An introduction to animal behaviour (6th ed.). Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press.
Price, E. (2008). Principles and applications of domestic animal behavior: An introductory text. Wallingford: CABI.
Broom, D., & Fraser, A. (2015). Domestic animal behaviour and welfare. (Fifth edition / Donald M. Broom and Andrew F. Fraser. ed.). Wallingford: CABI.
Martin, P., & Bateson, P. (2007). Measuring behaviour: An introductory guide (3.rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press.
If you want to prepare before the course on the basic elements of animal behaviour (and welfare) we suggest that you read Jensen 2009 (at least part 1). This book indicates the level of knowledge that is expected at course start.
Jensen, P. (2016). The ethology of domestic animals: An introductory text. Wallingford: CABI Pub.
Course facts
The course is offered as an independent course: Yes
The course is offered as a programme course:
Husdjursvetenskap - masterprogramAgronom djurTuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEKCycle: Master’s level (A1N)
Subject:
Animal ScienceBiology
Course code: HV0207Application code: SLU-20102Location: UppsalaDistance course: NoLanguage: EnglishResponsible department: Department of Applied Animal Science and WelfarePace: 100%