Credit/Non-Credit: Credit
贰濒颈驳颈产颈濒颈迟测:听Enrolled in BSc or BSc (Agriculture), or eligible for enrolment in BSc or BSc (Agriculture)听 听听
听
Why choose this certificate?
The Certificate in Animal Welfare will give you specialized knowledge on the well-being of animals managed ethically by humans. The certificate provides a range of theory, evaluation of scientific literature, and its application surrounding the use of animals.
You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to observe, measure, and document a variety of animal behaviors by working hands-on in our Ruminant Animal Centre.
Who is this certificate for?
Anyone who has an interest in the well-being of animals and would like recognition of their specialized skills in this area. The certificate is open to students with an undergraduate degree, as well as professionals working in related fields.
Careers
This program gives you expertise specific to animal health and welfare and prepares you for a career in this field.
What will you learn?
In completing five courses as part of this certificate program, you will understand ethical concepts surrounding animal use and will develop the skills required to assess specific situations and make sound recommendations for improvements in livestock care, handling, transportation, and slaughter.
Requirements
Completion of this certificate requires:
Required Courses
ANSC3002 Domestic Animal Behaviour
ANSC3005 Animal Welfare
BIOA4004 Animal Adaptation and Stress
PHLA3001 Animal Ethics (Agricultural Campus), or PHIL3106 (Halifax Campus)听
Optional Courses
Choose any one course from the list below:
ANSC3001 Animal Health
ANSC3007 African Wildlife Ecology
AQUA3000 Fish Health听
ANSC4009 Directed Studies in Animal Science (if in area of animal welfare)
RESM4014 Honours Thesis I / RESM4015 Honours Thesis II (if in area of animal welfare)
External applicants
Apply to Dal as a non-degree student
黄色直播 students
You need to complete the certificate requirements before declaring
Contact
Miriam Gordon, Program Coordinator