ANS 112 — Laws and Ethics for Veterinary Science
This course will examine the application of ethics and law to non-human animals, the rules, regulations, and agencies that govern their treatment, and the concepts of "animal welfare" and "animal rights" with direct correlation to the expectations and duties of veterinary paraprofessional staff members. Topics in the class will include legal limitations and requirements for veterinary health care members, policies for food and agricultural animals, wildlife laws, and modern reform of animal protection laws. Three lecture hours per week. Gen Ed Competency met: Ethical Dimensions.