1st part: Participants shall gain theoretical background on Biology (behavior, husbandry, genetics, health aspects) of rodents –rat and mouse
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 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: 2020
Teacher(s):
Claudia Gold Michael Schunn
Teaching assistant(s):
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- Teacher: Claudia Gold
- Teacher: Michael Schunn