2 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This course will be required for students involved in the interdisciplinary Animal Welfare and Societal Concerns program of study. Seminar in Animal Welfare and Human-Animal Interaction is for discussion of current topics in animal welfare and other areas involving the interaction of humans and animals. Outside speakers will present their perspectives in various areas. Journal articles will also be presented and discussed.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate the use of human-animal interaction theories and science to explain common human-animal interactions.
2Demonstrate the use of an animal welfare conceptual framework and scientific components to assess an animal welfare situation (Lord et al., 2017).
3Synthesize, formulate and communicate an informed view of contemporary or emerging human-animal interaction and animal welfare issues, including scientific and sociological influences and professional responsibilities.
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