Postgraduate Course: Anthrozoology (AWAB11042)
Course Outline
School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course is designed to expand knowledge and appreciation of how humans and non-human animals interact, covering theoretical and practical aspects of the interaction. There is an emphasis on examining the animal aspect of the interaction while adopting a multidisciplinary approach to the wider subject area. |
Course description |
Subject areas include:
¿ Human-Animal relationships and communication
¿ Companion and Therapy animals
¿ Conflict between humans and animals
¿ Animal performance, exhibitions and arenas
¿ Evidence-based approaches to the study of human-animal interactions.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Review key aspects of the history of human-animal interaction and critically analyse factors influencing changes in human-animal relationships
- Examine cultural variation in human perceptions, beliefs and attitudes regarding animals and critically discuss their effects on people¿s behaviour
- Critically evaluate the impact and significance of human-animal relationships in a variety of contexts
- Critically discuss the roles of companion animals in human society
- Develop an understanding of the use of animals for service and therapy and research relating to costs and benefits for the animal and human.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Human-Animal relationships,Therapy animals,Conflict and Interactions with animals |
Contacts
Course organiser | |
Course secretary | Mrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk |
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