ANSC 4140

Ethics and Animal Science

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Explores the place of humans in the biological world, origins of ethics and morality, speciesism, the use of animals for research and agricultural purposes, and transgenic animals.

Enrollment Information REF-F25 Enrollment limited to: juniors or seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP, 2021SP

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Describe the main philosophical frameworks used in animal ethics and compare and contrast the may factors that influence decisions about animal use and reflect on your own ethical judgements.
• Recognize an ethical issue (as opposed to opinion, fact, emotion, etc.).
• Understand your stance on production animal ethical issues and how to present your argument.
• Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills and your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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