Unit name | Ethics and Welfare |
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Unit code | VETS23005 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Knowles |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
All 1st, 2nd and 3rd year units. |
Co-requisites |
All other 4th year units. |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit provides students with an understanding of concepts in welfare science and in the analysis of ethical and legal issues associated with the use of animals.
Aims:
The element consists of a mixture of lectures, guest speakers (range of ethical opinions), debates and small group discussions. A Directed Self Education (DSE) project is used to encourage greater knowledge and understanding in a particular topic and allow assessment.
Assessments:
The written paper in welfare and ethics. 70%
The project in ethics and welfare 30%
The project work for this unit consists of an investigation into a welfare concern of the student's choice. The project should describe and analyse the relevant welfare science ethics and legislation. The work includes a critical review of scientific publications and possibilities for future studies. The format of the project (powerpoint slide plus notes) is designed to develop skills in presenting complex scientific and ethical principles in different styles.
Assessment of this project is based in the depth and breadth of material presented plus ability of student to synthesise, analyse and present the information.
The resit assessment format will be:
The written paper in welfare and ethics. 70%
The project in ethics and welfare 30%
If a pass mark (40% or more) is achieved in the project at the first attempt then the project mark will be carried forward to the resit. If a pass mark is not achieved in the Welfare and Ethics coursework, then the coursework may be resubmitted before the resit exam.
Essential:
Animal welfare
Book - 2018
Animal welfare law in Britain: regulation and responsibility
Book by Radford, Mike - 2001
Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons – Professionals
Webpage
Recommended:
Animal welfare: a cool eye towards Eden : a constructive approach to the problem of man's dominion over the animals
Book by Webster, John - 1994
What should we do about animal welfare?
Book by Appleby, Michael C - 1999
Ethics, law and the veterinary nurse
Book by dawsonera – 2006
Further reading:
Veterinary ethics: an introduction
Book by Legood, Giles – 2000