2024
Introduction to Animal Research
Name: Introduction to Animal Research
Code: ZOO14067I
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
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Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Know the concept of bioethics and the 3Rs principle (reduce, refine and replace).
Know the Portuguese legislation for the use of animals for experimental purposes.
Know alternative methods to the use of animal models.
Know the concept of animal model and the main models used in research.
Know the anatomy, physiology, genetics, reproduction and behavior of the main species used in experiments.
Know the general characteristics of housing, nutrition, manipulation and restrain of the main species used in experiments.
Know the main indicators of health and welfare in animals used in experimental protocols.
Know the most frequent pathologies in animals used in experimentation.
Know the methods of euthanasia, and the techniques of necropsy and sample collection.
Know rules of conduct in animal facilities.
Acquire skills for design and performing experimental protocols.
Know the Portuguese legislation for the use of animals for experimental purposes.
Know alternative methods to the use of animal models.
Know the concept of animal model and the main models used in research.
Know the anatomy, physiology, genetics, reproduction and behavior of the main species used in experiments.
Know the general characteristics of housing, nutrition, manipulation and restrain of the main species used in experiments.
Know the main indicators of health and welfare in animals used in experimental protocols.
Know the most frequent pathologies in animals used in experimentation.
Know the methods of euthanasia, and the techniques of necropsy and sample collection.
Know rules of conduct in animal facilities.
Acquire skills for design and performing experimental protocols.
Contents
-Ethical principles of animal experimentation; 3Rs. Legislation
-Alternative methods to the use of animals in experimental trials
-Concept of animal model and some examples of models used in experimentation
-Anatomy, physiology, genetics, reproduction and behavior of the main species
-Accommodation, nutrition, management and containment of species used in experimentation
-Facilities for housing animals. Rules of conduct
-Monitoring the health and well-being of different animal species
-Administration of substances to animals used in experimental tests
-Surgical procedures in experimentation
-Main pathologies of animals in experiment
-Analgesia and anesthesia. Euthanasia: physical and chemical methods
-Necropsy technique. Sample collection and waste disposal
-Experimental draw. Guidelines for correct experimental design. Selection of the animal species and calculation of the number of animals. Statistical analysis
-Elaboration and analysis of articles
- Scientific projects
-Alternative methods to the use of animals in experimental trials
-Concept of animal model and some examples of models used in experimentation
-Anatomy, physiology, genetics, reproduction and behavior of the main species
-Accommodation, nutrition, management and containment of species used in experimentation
-Facilities for housing animals. Rules of conduct
-Monitoring the health and well-being of different animal species
-Administration of substances to animals used in experimental tests
-Surgical procedures in experimentation
-Main pathologies of animals in experiment
-Analgesia and anesthesia. Euthanasia: physical and chemical methods
-Necropsy technique. Sample collection and waste disposal
-Experimental draw. Guidelines for correct experimental design. Selection of the animal species and calculation of the number of animals. Statistical analysis
-Elaboration and analysis of articles
- Scientific projects
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical classes: The classes will be based on the oral exposure of the themes by the teachers, promoting the dialogue and discussion. During classes, students will have the possibility to visit facilities and perform procedures, such as animals handling and restrain. The presentations used in the classes will be provided to the students and will be used as support for the elaboration of the scientific project.
Evaluation: It will be based on the elaboration of an online test with consultation (via Moodle or Socrative) and on the elaboration of a scientific project, in group. The project will be presented and open for discussion.
Evaluation: Test (50%) + Scientific project (50%)
Evaluation: It will be based on the elaboration of an online test with consultation (via Moodle or Socrative) and on the elaboration of a scientific project, in group. The project will be presented and open for discussion.
Evaluation: Test (50%) + Scientific project (50%)
Teaching Staff
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