BI2S29 - Animal Welfare 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S29 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Animal Welfare | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Jess Ingleson | ||
| Module Team: | Michelle Cooper, Martin Powell, Sasha Tyler, Jessie Ingleson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100936 - animal health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To introduce the concept of animal welfare and ethics including the current legislation relating to animal welfare and predominant animal enterprises.
To develop the student’s ability to reflect upon animal enterprises and critically analyse current welfare issues.
Content Summary
Animal welfare and the subject of animal sentience is an ever changing topic within all animal enterprises. The concept of animal welfare will be explored through an awareness of both the physical and mental wellbeing of animals, welfare assessment techniques and legislative recognition of animal welfare.
The use of animals within varying different animal enterprises will be addressed including, but not limited to, animals in production, animals in scientific research and animal within zoological collections.
Students will investigate a relevant welfare topic of concern and critically evaluate and, using the support of available research, highlight areas for future research and development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Fieldwork | 2 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Directed Study | 31 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Research and evaluate a relevant welfare concern, current legislation and demonstrating an understanding of physical and mental suffering in animals |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate a welfare topic showing empathy of conflicting arguments relating to animal welfare. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | A prepared group presentation/debate by a candidates, where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and debate skills are assessed. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Produce a written report on a relevant welfare topic that draws on knowledge and material from the module. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |