- Docente: Monica Forni
- Credits: 3
- SSD: VET/02
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biotechnologies (cod. 0090)
Learning outcomes
To prepare students for experimental work with live animals.
The course will focus on the use of animals in biomedical research. Based upon FELASA Program it should provide an introduction to the major areas of laboratory animal science and in this way contribute both to the humane use and care of animals and to the quality of experimental results.
Course contents
1. Ethical and historical aspects.
2. Alternatives (3R's : Replacement, reduction, Refinement)
3. Husbandry, nutrition and care
4. Biology and physiology
5. Behaviour, stress and well-being
6. Genetical and Microbiological standardization
7. Quality management, good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures
8. Animal Models for Biomedical Research
Readings/Bibliography
L. F. van Zutphen, V. Baumans, A. C. Beynen. Principles of Laboratory Animal Science, Revised Edition Edited By, Utrecht University, Department of Veterinary Science, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Teaching methods
Lectures and cooperative learning
Assessment methods
Permanent interaction with the students, and final exams
Teaching tools
Lecture files
Links to further information
http://www.aisal.org/ ; http://www.felasa.org
Office hours
See the website of Monica Forni