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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by The University of Edinburgh
  • Offered by

About

Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behavior as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals. This is the On-Demand version of this course, which means you can start the course at any time and work through the course materials at your own pace. The materials and quizzes will always be available to you. You can come and talk about the course on Twitter using the hashtag #EdAniWelf

Modules

How To Use This Course

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Welcome
  • Introduction to the MOOC Team
  • Rules of Engagement

1 Readings

  • How To Use This Course

About the Course

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Statement of Ethics
  • Course Team
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Lecture Materials

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Why Does Animal Welfare Matter?
  • What Is Animal Welfare?
  • The Five Freedoms

1 Readings

  • About this Module

Accompanying Materials

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence
  • Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay

1 Readings

  • Accompanying Material

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?

Lecture Material

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • How Do We Assess Animal Welfare?
  • Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare
  • Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare
  • New Developments in Animal Welfare

1 Readings

  • About This Module

Additional Material

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer
  • Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder

1 Readings

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    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage

Lecture Material

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Pet Cats and Dogs
  • Street Cats and Dogs
  • Shelter Cats and Dogs
  • Dog Aggression
  • The Alpha Dog

1 Readings

  • About this Module

Accompanying Material

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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7 Videos

  • Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore
  • Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston
  • Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer
  • Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston
  • Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon
  • Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury
  • Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson

1 Readings

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    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats

Lecture Materials

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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8 Videos

  • An Introduction to Farm Animal Welfare
  • Dairy Cow Welfare Part 1: The Milking Cow
  • Dairy Cow Welfare Part 2: The Cow and Calf
  • The Welfare of Pigs Part 1
  • The Welfare of Pigs Part 2
  • Poultry Welfare Part 1: The Laying Hen
  • Poultry Welfare Part 2: The Hen in Free-Range Systems
  • Poultry Welfare Part 3: The Broiler Chicken

1 Readings

  • About this Module

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    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

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Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 - Down on the Farm

Lecture Materials

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Behaviour Based Husbandry
  • Gaps In Our Knowledge
  • Using Evidence To Improve Welfare

1 Readings

  • About this Module

Accompanying Materials

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Accompanying Material

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 6 - Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Survey

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

Lecture Material

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Welfare Conundrums

3 Readings

  • About this Module
  • Emotive Welfare Issues
  • Additional Learning Resources

Auto Summary

Discover the intricate world of animal behavior and welfare in this foundational course offered by Coursera. Delve into the scientific and ethical dimensions of animal welfare, learning to understand their behaviors and emotions. Flexible and self-paced, this 600-hour course allows you to start anytime and progress at your own speed. Ideal for beginners, it offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Join the conversation on Twitter with #EdAniWelf.

Professor Nat Waran
Instructors

Professor Nat Waran

Dr Fritha Langford
Instructors

Dr Fritha Langford

Dr Heather Bacon
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Dr Heather Bacon

Hayley Walters
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Hayley Walters

Dr Jill MacKay
Instructors

Dr Jill MacKay