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. This is the On-Demand version of this course, which means you can start the course at any time and work through the course materials at your own pace. The materials and quizzes will always be available to you. You can come and talk about the course on Twitter using the hashtag #EdAniWelf
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爱丁堡大学
教学大纲 - 您将从这门课程中学到什么
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1完成时间为 1 小时
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.
3 个视频 （总计 12 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料
5 个阅读材料
How To Use This Course10分钟
Course Syllabus10分钟
Statement of Ethics10分钟
Course Team10分钟
Frequently Asked Questions10分钟
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2完成时间为 1 小时
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
5 个视频 （总计 26 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
5 个视频
What Is Animal Welfare?5分钟
The Five Freedoms2分钟
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence4分钟
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay3分钟
2 个阅读材料
About this Module10分钟
Accompanying Material10分钟
1 个练习
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?26分钟
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3完成时间为 2 小时
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
6 个视频 （总计 49 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
6 个视频
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare9分钟
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare9分钟
New Developments in Animal Welfare 8分钟
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer6分钟
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder8分钟
2 个阅读材料
About This Module10分钟
Accompanying Materials10分钟
1 个练习
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage32分钟
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4完成时间为 2 小时
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
12 个视频 （总计 70 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
12 个视频
Street Cats and Dogs4分钟
Shelter Cats and Dogs7分钟
Dog Aggression7分钟
The Alpha Dog5分钟
Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore9分钟
Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston3分钟
Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer3分钟
Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston 4分钟
Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon2分钟
Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury5分钟
Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson3分钟
2 个阅读材料
About this Module10分钟
Accompanying Materials10分钟
1 个练习
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats28分钟
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351 个审阅50%
完成这些课程后已开始新的职业生涯
37%
通过此课程获得实实在在的工作福利
来自动物行为与福利的热门评论
A Really great course which is interesting, informative and well executed. The video lectures were top notch and the visuals always suited the narration. Great work by the team behind this course.
Fantastic course, well presented. Easy to take at your own pace, videos allow you to pause and rewind learning at any point.\n\nExcellent content, with knowledgeable presenters. Highly recommend
讲师
Professor Nat Waran
Professor of One WelfareEastern Institute of Technology, Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Dr Fritha Langford
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Dr Heather Bacon
Veterinary welfare edcuation and outreachJeanne Marchig International Centre of Animal Welfare Education
Miss Hayley Walters, RVN
Welfare and Anaesthesia
Dr Jill MacKay
Animal Behaviour and Welfare ResearcherAnimal Behaviour and Welfare Team, SRUC
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