ANIMAL WELFARE
Explores animal welfare topics from the animal's perspective. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the scientific process as applied to animal welfare Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply scientific concepts to analyze contemporary animal welfare issues Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify situations that may compromise welfare in diverse species and contexts Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret scientific literature to evaluate animal welfare assurance programs Audience: Undergraduate 5. Articulate concepts of animal welfare in oral and written format Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the scientific process as applied to animal welfare Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply scientific concepts to analyze contemporary animal welfare issues Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify situations that may compromise welfare in diverse species and contexts Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret scientific literature to evaluate animal welfare assurance programs Audience: Undergraduate 5. Articulate concepts of animal welfare in oral and written format Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027