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
Skills you will gain
- Animal
- Animal Behavior
- Veterinary
- Dog
Flexible deadlines
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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
- 5 stars82.93%
- 4 stars14.62%
- 3 stars1.99%
- 2 stars0.25%
- 1 star0.18%
TOP REVIEWS FROM ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE
by KLJun 17, 2020
Very informative and interesting, I enjoyed every section and found them incredibly eye-opening. I found the lecturers very knowledgeable and well versed in what they are speaking about.
by ANDec 7, 2021
Great portion of knowledge together with tutor's experience was provided in that course. I did learn things which I wasn't even aware regarding animal welfare. It is quite thought-provoking course.
by SSMar 26, 2020
Good refresher course, enjoy the ability to see clips from the various places which really reinforced learning. Gave me a few new aspects to consider, not bad considering it is free :)
by EPAug 27, 2020
Really interesting course! I do wish it went a bit more in-depth (cats and dogs and captive animals) and was a bit more challenging but it is a starter course so I can’t be too upset.
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