Laboratory animal sciences: theoretical basis (3954) |
| Credits: 6,0 | | Study load hours: 162 | Period: quarter 2 (6sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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A background in biomedical sciences or a related discipline is required to enroll in this course. Students in the Master's program in Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology (BEN) with a different academic background are advised to contact the program coordinator to discuss whether their background is sufficient to start the course.
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This course aims at thecareful and responsible use of animals in biomedical research, in accordance with theBelgian and European legislation.
According to the legal requirements (Annex 8 of the Royal Decree of 6 April 2010 on the protection of animals), the courseoflaboratory animal sciencein Belgium to obainthe certificate FELASAC* (experiment leader)takes 80 hours of education. Theexperiment leader is responsible for research projects involving laboratory animals.In Belgium, this certificate may only be granted to holders of a university degree, whoalso followed the accredited training required by theFPS ** .
The laboratory animal science course is a compulsory course in the first yearof the master MHD and EHS. The student has the choice between either the course 3953, ie the courseapproved by the government, or a theoretical variant without practice, ie "Theoretical basis of Laboratory Animal Science" (3954).
The program covers the following topics, in accordance with the legal requirements : - History of animal sciences
- Ethics in animal sciences
- Legislation
- Zootechnology, Anesthesia, euthanasia, human endpoints, welfare, safety, GLP and health monitoring
- Statistics of animal research
- Genetic standardization and transgenesis
- Alternative models: e.g. zebrafish, drosophila, flatworms
- Animal models of disease: cognition, neuroimmunology, spinal cord injury, cardiology
- Animal facility
- Surgical techniques
- Animal handling and practical techniques
- Ethical matrix
* FELASA: Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations
** FPS: Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment
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| Compulsory course material |
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handouts of lectures and additional information on blackboard |
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Lecture ✔
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Project ✔
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Discussion/debate ✔
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Group work ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Report ✔
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Quarter 2 (6,00sp)
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| Written evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, no resit exam |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 15 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, no resit exam |
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| Written exam | 60 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, no resit exam |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | The evaluation consists of multiple parts. For all parts of the evaluation, at least a score of 8/20 must be obtained in order to pass for the course.
The assignment must be presented and receive a passing grade. |
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| Consequences | A student who achieves a score lower than 8/20 on one (or more) parts of the evaluation will receive a F fail 'fail' as final result. This final result is not tolerable. A student who achieves an 8/20 or 9/20 on one (or more) parts of the evaluation will receive 9/20 as the final result, regardless of the weighted average of the scores. This final mark is tolerable. Eg. 8/20 + 16/20 = 9/20 (tolerable).
Students who fail the written exam (closed-book, open-question format; 60% of the final grade) will receive a final grade of F (Fail) for the course and must retake the exam during the second-chance examination period. Results from the other assessment components may be retained for the second-chance examination if the student has passed them or received a tolerable mark.
Students who are unauthorized absent at the assignment presentation session, specific for the theoretical course, or do not obtain a passing grade for the presentation receive a final grade of F (Fail) for the course. In that case, students have to attend the session in the next academic year to receive their final grade. The student needs to re-enroll in the course in the next academic year.
Students who fail the oral and written evaluation (debate, presentation, peer-review, report; 25% + 15% of the final grade) will receive a final grade of F (Fail) for the course. In that case, students have to attend the session in the next academic year to receive their final grade. The student needs to re-enroll in the course in the next academic year.
A student who possibly has participated significantly less in the group assignment than the other group members, will follow the free-riding behavior process as explained on Blackboard. During this process, the student will receive a temporary score X (no exam grade available). If free-riding behavior is identified, the student will receive F (fail) as final score for the course, and will receive an alternative assignment during the second-chance exam period. The results of the other evaluation parts can be retained for the second-chance exam if the student has passed or had received a tolerable mark. |
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Second examination period
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Master of Biomedical Sciences
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- EC
| 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has a thorough knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes of the healthy and diseased organism and has insight in different methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases. | - EC
| 10. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences knows the potential for valorization of biomedical research and can translate own research into translational research. | - EC
| 12. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has an attitude for lifelong learning and for constantly adjusting one's own professional thinking and acting. | - EC
| 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search. | - EC
| 3. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can draw up a new research hypothesis based on his or her own findings or based on the findings of others, and work out a research proposal for this. | - EC
| 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques within biomedical research and is able to apply these techniques, taking into account the applicable quality standards. | - EC
| 6. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can report scientific findings in writing and orally to both experts and a wide audience in a structured way. | - EC
| 7. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences takes a critical attitude towards one's own research and that of others. | - EC
| 8. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can actively participate in an international research environment. | - EC
| 9. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can set up, conduct and report biomedical research in an ethical manner and with integrity, taking into account current regulations. |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Environmental Health Sciences
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Y
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1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease
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Y
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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