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