Research Training in Biomedicine and Laboratory Animal Science
Syllabus, Master's level, 3NR730
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 3NR730
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology A1F, Biomedical Laboratory Science A1F, Biomedicine A1F, Infection Biology A1F, Medical Science A1F, Molecular Biotechnology A1F, Molecular Medicine A1F, Pharmaceutical Biosciences A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Master Programmes Board of the Faculty of Medicine, 30 August 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Medical Cell Biology
General provisions
The course is given as elective course within the Master programmes in Biomedicine, Biology, Molecular Medicine, Infection Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, and Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Admitted to Master programme at Uppsala University alternative 180 credits within the Pharmacy programme at Uppsala University. A certificate from the course leader, showing that a project supervisor is available and that a project plan that includes animal experiments has been approved, is required for entry to the course.
Learning outcomes
Experience in professional skills relevant to the educational field. Basic theoretical knowledge of, and practical skills in, the subject area of laboratory animal science. Completion of the course fulfils the requirements for persons carrying out procedures on mice and rats.
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- carry out a general and relevant literature review in the relevant subject area;
- define, plan and carry out a practical training project within time and resource limitations;
- convey knowledge of laws, regulations and public authorities of significance for laboratory animal experimentation;
- identify and analyse ethical problems in connection with laboratory animal experimentation;
- master the theory and practice of experimental methods relevant to the chosen project and be able to motivate the choice of method;
- display proficiency in handling of rats and mice, simple invasive technologies for administration of substances and sampling, and assessment of risk in connection with work with laboratory animals;
- describe welfare, diseases and health factors of laboratory animals;
- be able to analyse and interpret results and assess relevance for conclusions;
- using appropriate language, give a presentation, in writing and/or orally, of a practical project.
Content
The student participates in regular activities within industry, government agencies or university departments. Under supervision, the student should, under inspection or independently, participate in work that is relevant to his or her studies.
Laws, regulations and public authorities of significance for laboratory animal experimentation, , the welfare and diseases of laboratory animals, comparative biology, safety in connection with work with laboratory animals, choice of laboratory animal and alternatives to laboratory animals, handling of rats and mice, administration of substances, sampling, different experimental animal models.
Instruction
Teaching is given through individual supervision at the workplace and through Internet based teaching (virtual learning), laboratory sessions, problem-oriented group assignments and seminars. Access to a computer, Internet and e-mail is required.
Assessment
A pass grade requires passed results for all compulsory elements of the course, a pass in the final examination, and written and/or oral presentation of the practical project. The course fulfils the requirements for persons carrying out procedures on mice and rats (function A+D) according to Swedish legislation SJVFS 2015:38, L150 and directive 2010/63/EU.
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