Course for Working with Laboratory Animals (Rodents, Fish, Frogs)

1st part: Participants shall gain theoretical background on
Biology (behavior, husbandry, genetics, health aspects) of Zebrafish, frog and/or rat, mice.
Furthermore ethical considerations as well as the legal framework for the work with laboratory animals in Austria are communicated
2nd part: dedicated to intensive handling training (restraining, injection and blood withdrawal techniques, etc.) with fish, frog and/or rodents.
Target group: All scientific and not scientific staff having started at IST and is supposed to work with the target species of the course.
Prerequisites: no experience or previous knowledge required
Evaluation: A successful attendance of the course (positive theoretical exams) is required for a course certificate. Grading scheme: pass/fail.
Teaching format: Theoretical lessons (talks) and practical training with animals.
ECTS: 1 Year: 2022

Target group: Mandatory course for everyone working with laboratory animals at ISTA

Prerequisites: none; students, Technician and PhDs in Life Sciences

Evaluation: multiple choice exams on day 1 and 2; participation in practical part

Teaching format: lectures, interactive practial and theory

ECTS: 1 Year: 2022

Track segment(s):
Service

Teacher(s):
Claudia Gold Verena Mayer Michael Schunn Matthias Nowak

Teaching assistant(s):

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