Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behavior as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.
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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Learner Career Outcomes
28%
started a new career after completing these courses
23%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
The University of Edinburgh
Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been at the forefront of innovation in education and research. Ranked 20th in the world, we have been an international leader in online learning since our first online degree launched in 2005. As part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all, we offer free courses in a variety of subjects including philosophy, health, animal welfare and STEM courses, all designed to build the skills of the global community.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Introduction to the Course
In this module we'll tell you who we are, what this course is about, how you can use this course to learn more about animal behaviour and welfare, and how you can earn a certificate.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 12 min), 5 readings
1 hour to complete
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 25 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 70 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE
by AAMar 16, 2016
Interesting, thank you for making this course available. After taking it I transitioned from being pescetarian to vegan and I wish that more controversial animal rights concerns were more focused on.
by ASJun 21, 2020
This course was very informative and interesting! I enjoyed the lectures as well as the instructors and also loved that it focused on many different kinds animal welfare issues. Definitely recommend!
by PRApr 27, 2020
Its a nicely designed course. It sheds light on many animal care practices and welfare. Very well instructions and quiz sessions are arranged. Many important learnings and takeaways from the course.
by SMJun 15, 2020
Very informative and well put forth. Would have enjoyed a little more science to balance out the ethics. Farm animal week was very interesting and the most enjoyable and informative in my opinion.
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