The course aims to familiarize students with the possibilities and limitations that scientific knowledge offers for animal law and the protection of animals.
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand legal issues and topics within animal law from a scientific perspective.
2. Comprehend legal issues and topics specifically related to the protection of animals through the lens of science.
The course will develop general skills as:
Analytical and critical thinking: Animal law requires the ability to analyze various theories, sources, and concepts, assess their validity and understand the potential consequences of different scenarios. This develops the ability to think critically and analytically.
Problem solving skills: By studying concepts within science in relation to animal law, students have the opportunity to develop their skills in analyzing the protection of animals. This includes, identifying problems and gathering relevant information to find new solutions.
Independent work, ability to manage one's own work: the course requires independent work. This develops the ability to take initiative, organize one's work and work independently.
Time and resource management: The course assumes that the student must be able to manage hers/his time effectively in order to be able to finalize the course. This includes the ability to prioritize tasks and use available resources effectively.
By developing these work life skills, students not only gain knowledge about science, animal law, and animal protection, but also a valuable set of competencies that can be applied in a range of different professional contexts.
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