Department of Anatomical sciences and cell Biology

MSc course outline Code 23

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Course Title: Working with Laboratory Animals

Prerequisite or simultaneous: None

Credits: 1

Course type: Practical

Objective: Recognition of various lab animals, their preservation and working with them

 

Course outlines: 34 hours practical

v  Background

v  Introduction to working with lab animals

v  Introduction of various lab animals and their features based on the type of research

v  Ethical principles of working with lab animals

v  Preservation conditions of lab animals (before, during and after research)

v  Observation of safety-health measures in working with lab animals

v  Nutrition techniques and gavage

v  Modes of reproduction and multiplication (sexual cycle)

v  Techniques of catching and injection for lab animals

v  Sample collection and blood sampling methods in lab animals

v  Methods of anesthesia and their implementation

v  Stitching techniques

v  Perfusion and preparing the related solutions and buffers

v  Methods of dissection and disposal of lab animals

 

Main References: The latest edition

Selected based on the needs of student as coordinated by the professor and department

 

Student Evaluation Method:

In a developmental form during the semester in compliance with the student-oriented principle through performing the required assignments and practical tests if needed based on the opinion of the professor