Animals in Research: Law, Policy, and Humane Sciences 



 
 November 22, 2009

 
Course Syllabus

Course Description | Course Objectives | Course Format | Grading Policy | Contact Info | Help | Ethical Conduct


 

Course Description

Introduces students to the principles, laws, and policies that influence the use of animal and alternative, non-animal-based (humane sciences) research techniques in biomedical research.


Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the principles that govern the use of laboratory animals in research
  • Identify the steps by which biomedical research involving animals is reviewed by Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs)
  • Explain the guiding principles of humane science, including the “3Rs”—reduction, refinement, and replacement
  • Assess the ways in which the application of humane science principles in biomedical research can lead to more robust scientific methodology and results


Course Format

Lectures: There are seven lectures in this course. Students are expected to read materials relevant to each lecture in addition to viewing the online presentation.

LiveTalk and BBS Discussions: The instructor will lead one online LiveTalk session for the purpose of answering questions, reviewing lectures, and discussing articles. Electronic bulletin board discussions are required as part of this course.

Assignment: A final paper and student presentations via LiveTalk.


Grading Policy

Students are expected to submit assignments on time. Additionally, every student is expected to participate actively in the LiveTalk sessions and BBS discussions. Grades will be computed as follows:

Participation: 40%

Paper and presentation: 60%

  

Contact Info

Paul A. Locke, JD, DrPH
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 North Wolfe Street, E7620
Baltimore, MD 21205

410.502.2525 (office)

410.955.0617 (fax)


Help

Concerns
Contact
Concerns about course topics and assignments

  • TA - Leora Vegosen  (lvegosen@jhsph.edu)
Technical concerns about the functionality and operation of course Web pages (before emailing, please make sure that you can replicate the problem)
  • DEHelp, the central help system for all tech support inquiries related to DED courses
Technical help on weekends
  • JHSPH User Support: 410-955-3781
Concerns about your Internet connection
  • Your Internet service provider (e.g., AT&T, Erols, etc.)
Concerns about your personal software
  • Your software vendor


Ethical Conduct

The academic ethics code, as discussed in the Policy and Procedure Memorandum for Students, March 31, 2002, will be adhered to in this class.


Disability Support Services

If you are a student with a documented disability who requires an academic accommodation, please contact Betty H. Addison in the Office of Career Services and Disability Support: dss@jhsph.edu, 410-955-3034, or Room E-1140.

 

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