- Docente: Maria Laura Bacci
- Credits: 1
- SSD: VET/02
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Veterinary Medicine (cod. 6735)
Learning outcomes
He/she knows the fundamental principles of Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine, as well as the issues related to the role of the veterinarian in animal experimentation. Understands the ethical aspects of animal experimentation Knows the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and understands their implications for research Knows the main animal models and breeding strategies. He/She is familiar with alternative methods to the use of experimental animals in biomedical research.
Course contents
This course is part of the Integrated Course “.General ..”.
Upon completion of the Integrated Course unit, the student will be able to... (insert the agreed learning outcomes for the I.C.)
The Integrated Course “...” contributes to the achievement of the following ESEVT Day One Competences: (insert)…
The principles of experimentation; animal experimentation and the current need for it; the ethical aspects of animal experimentation and the principles of the 3Rs; the impact of proper animal experimentation on the advancement of science; the fundamental role of the veterinarian; the main animal models and their breeding; alternative methods to in vivo experimentation in biomedical research.
Readings/Bibliography
There is no specific text; study materials will be provided by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
The assessment for the Integrated Course unit “…” consists of a written exam comprising 40 questions, as follows:
- 32 multiple-choice questions (24 on the subject of General Animal Husbandry, 8 on Principles of Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine). Each correct answer is worth 0.8 points; incorrect or unanswered questions receive 0 points.
- 8 short open-ended questions (6 on General Animal Husbandry, 2 on Principles of Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine). Each correct answer is worth 1.8 points; incorrect or unanswered questions receive 0 points.
The exam duration is 60 minutes. The maximum score is 40 points. To pass the exam, students must obtain a minimum of 24 points out of 40, including at least 18 points (rounded) from the General Animal Husbandry section, and at least 6 points from the Principles of Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine section.
No supplementary materials or electronic devices (e.g., calculators, tablets, smartwatches, computers) may be used during the exam, except for those explicitly allowed by the instructor.
The results of the written exam will be published within 5 working days on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ) by the designated course contact.
The final grade for the Integrated Course is determined by the score obtained in the written exam, expressed out of thirty (30*written exam score/40). A minimum final grade of 18/30 is required.
Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record.
Students may reject the final grade 1 time (NB: according to University Regulations, at least once), by informing the course examiner via email within 5 working days.
The designated course contact for this course is Prof. Giulio Visentin.
Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.
Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
Slides, selected bibliographical material, information on databases and, at the end of the course, the lectures recorded on Virtuale.
Office hours
See the website of Maria Laura Bacci