The objective of this 2-week intensive course on laboratory animal science is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of research.During the course the acquisition of teaching materials can be discussed with the course committee. The contents of the course are in line with recommendations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding the training of the young scientist whose research involves the use of vertebrate animals.
Period
04-07-2011 - 15-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
The course can be followed by anyone with at least a BSc degree in one of the biomedical sciences. In case the academic training has not been one of these the candidate is kindly requested to send us a complete list of all relevant courses (including BSc studies) that he or she followed, and the number of hours they took. Based upon this list well judge whether registration is possible or not.
Course aim
The objective of the course is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of research. From the beginning of the course, emphasis is placed on the fact that the scientist is the central person in the design and performance of animal experiments, and that he/she has specific responsibilities with respect to the welfare of the animals used.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of attendance
Course fee
EUR 3335: Course + course materials + housing Lunches and dinners during course days are included.
Course leader
Monica Oostveen, Susanne Kirchhoff and Irene Bos
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Laboratory Animal Science
