This course outlines the McMaster University process for conducting animal research, and the process for understanding both the humane and experimental endpoints of a research study. Emphasis is placed on the 3 R's: replace, reduce and refine. There is an on-line lecture and quiz, as well as a physical lecture. A pass/fail is assigned based on completion of the quiz, with a minimum grade of 70%, and attendance to the formal in-class lecture.
This course outlines the McMaster University process for conducting animal research, and the process for understanding both the humane and experimental endpoints of a research study. Emphasis is placed on the 3 R's: replace, reduce and refine. There is an on-line lecture and quiz, as well as a physical lecture. A pass/fail is assigned based on completion of the quiz, with a minimum grade of 70%, and attendance to the formal in-class lecture.