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BMVS-4054: Laboratory Animal Management

Description: This course involves a study of the principles of laboratory animal science, providing the student with a basic understanding of the laws and regulations governing the care and use of animals, husbandry and surgery of a variety of lab animal species, and variables which can adversely affect animal research. Through formal lectures, discussions, and laboratory sessions, the course is designed to complement graduate studies in biological, biomedical, and life sciences which involve the use of animals in research.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 12

Average GPA: 3.63 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 52.71%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.69%

Mary D Moore201765.3%33.1%0.7%0.0%0.0%0.9%3.629
Staff Kaur200873.6%26.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.673

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