ANSC 4140

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ANSC 4140
Ethics and Animal Science

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Explores the place of humans in the biological world, origins of ethics and morality, speciesism, the use of animals for research and agricultural purposes, and transgenic animals.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors or seniors.

Outcomes

  • Students will be able to describe the main philosophical frameworks used in animal ethics and compare and contrast the may factors that influence decisions about animal use and reflect on your own ethical judgements.
  • Students will know how to recognize an ethical issue (as opposed to opinion, fact, emotion, etc.).
  • Students will be able to understand your stance on production animal ethical issues and how to present your argument.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills and your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANSC 5140

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1021 ANSC 4140   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment is limited to: juniors or seniors.

  •  1022 ANSC 4140   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person