Laboratory Animal Science (VETS2033)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
6 Contact hours
Assessment methods
quizzes, workbook, tutorial participation & examination
Course enquiries
Professor Rachel Allavena (Semester 1, Regular, Gatton, External)
Dr Rachel Allavena
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course will give students an introduction to a broad range of laboratory animal models used in biomedical research, and a solid foundation in laboratory animal management, husbandry, experimental techniques and manipulations. Whilst emphasis will be given to classical animal models, the course will include the full range of experimental animal options, including genetically modified animals and non-mammalian species. The ethics and welfare implications of animal model use and confounders in experimental results will also be dealt with.
