Registration procedure / selection criteria: StudIP, sequence of registration
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Prüfungszeiten
immediately before the practical part
Module examination
written exam of 90 minutes
Skills to be acquired in this module
++ Expt. Methods
+ Independent Research
+ Scient. Literature
++ Social skills
++ Interdiscipl. knowlg
+ Scientific English
++ Ethics
Upon successful completion of this course, students
know the relevant EU legislation governing animal welfare and are able to explain its meaning in common language
understand and are able to critically discuss salient ethical concepts in animal experimentation, such as the three Rs and humane endpoint.
have basic knowledge of the biology and husbandry of laboratory animal species held at the University of Oldenburg (rodents or birds or fish)
are able to critically assess the needs and welfare of animals without compromising scientific integrity of the investigation
have practical skills in handling small rodents or birds or fish
have profound knowledge of anaesthesia, analgesia and basic principles of surgery.
have practised invasive procedures and euthanasia.
NOTE: These objectives aim to satisfy the requirements for EU directive A „Persons carrying out animal experiments“ and EU directive D „Persons killing animals”.