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YEAR 2 SEMESTER II (2024/2025)

MIC2013: Laboratory Animal Science (Elective: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the basics in animal biology and the methods for the care and use of laboratory
animals.
2. Demonstrate basic and ethical knowledge in the care and handling of commonly used
laboratory animals.

Course Synopsis

This course is designed to provide facts and instil principles essential to the humane use and care
of animals that will in turn ensure the quality of biomedical research. Students will be taught basic
animal biology and husbandry, as well as animal handling techniques during experimental
procedures. The students’ responsibilities towards the welfare of the animals used and the ethical
concerns of biomedical research will be emphasised.

Reference Texts

1. Hau, J. & Schapiro, S. J. (2010). Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Volume I Essential
Principles and Practices (3 Edition). CRC Press.
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2. NRC (2011). Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8 Edition). The National
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Academies Press.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Suzita Mohd. Noor

suzita@um.edu.my

03-79674901

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (100%)

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