— Ethics of Animal Use

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Ethical issues relating to animal use in contemporary society. Integration of philosophical theories with scientific evidence relating to animal behavior, mentality, and welfare. Uses of animals in agriculture, research, and as companions. Ethical responsibilities regarding wildlife and the environment. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One Open to Animal Science (AANS) majors with upper division standing only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). ANS 170 — Ethics of Animal Use (4 units) Course Description: Ethical issues relating to animal use in contemporary society. Integration of philosophical theories with scientific evidence relating to animal behavior, mentality, and welfare. Uses of animals in agriculture, research, and as companions. Ethical responsibilities regarding wildlife and the environment. Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 or UWP 001V or UWP 001Y or CMN 001 or CMN 001V or COM 001 or COM 002 or COM 003 or COM 004 or ENL 003 or ENL 003V or NAS 005 or NAS 005V . Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Fall quarter Pass One open to Animal Science majors with upper division (junior or senior) standing only; all other quarters Pass One open to Animal Science majors with senior standing only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One Open to Animal Science (AANS) majors with upper division standing only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). ANS 170 — Ethics of Animal Use (4 units) Course Description: Ethical issues relating to animal use in contemporary society. Integration of philosophical theories with scientific evidence relating to animal behavior, mentality, and welfare. Uses of animals in agriculture, research, and as companions. Ethical responsibilities regarding wildlife and the environment. Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 or UWP 001V or UWP 001Y or CMN 001 or CMN 001V or COM 001 or COM 002 or COM 003 or COM 004 or ENL 003 or ENL 003V or NAS 005 or NAS 005V . Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Fall quarter Pass One open to Animal Science majors with upper division (junior or senior) standing only; all other quarters Pass One open to Animal Science majors with senior standing only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.