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LW4673 - Animal Law and Welfare

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Equivalent Course(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25, Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

The aims of this course are to provide students with an introduction to those principles, rules, and regulations - as developed by common law and from legislation that affect animals with a further view to encourage and motive students in the developments of this area. The course will provide a summary of historical origins and examine the current laws in their philosophical and practical aspects underpinning a variety of differing perspectives with a focus on comparing the laws relating to animals across different jurisdictions.  The course will further implement on the practical aspects of the laws relating to animals and welfare by providing a motived and innovative environment for a possibility of putting in practice interactions and experience in animal related work.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Students must obtain an aggregate mark of 40% and a minimum of 30% in each of the Assessment Tasks to pass the course.

Grading of Student Achievement:
Standard (A+, A, A-...F). Grading is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities.
 
Detailed Course Information

LW4673.pdf