Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide foundational knowledge in the field of human-animal relationships and their intersections in health and society. Continuum of Human-Animal relationships; Pets (positive and negative aspects), Assistance animals, Animal therapies and therapeutic engagements; First nations people and human-animal relationships; Risks and Ethical issues; policy and planning responses.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the main fields of human-animal intersections and their relationship to (human) health and society.
- Describe evidence bases that support taking a multi-species approach to (human) health and society.
- Apply the complex intersections between human health and animal rights and wellbeing across society to their field of endeavour.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 4114
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 495
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 2120
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 495
Notes:
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