In accordance to the European Commission recommendations for the Education and training framework the course program is designed to cover the following modules and learning outcomes:

Modules Functions* Learning Outcomes (L.O.)*
1National Legislation [Core module]abcdall L.O. of the module: 1.1 to 1.11
23 Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices [additional Task Specific module]:
(x) Know procedures for the safe and legal transportation of animals;
(xi) Accurately apply the legislation that governs the use of research animals. 		cL.O.: 23.25 ; 23.26 ; 23.28 and 23.29
* According to Directive 2010/63/EU – Caring for animals aiming for better science – Directive on protection of animals used for scientific purposes – Education and training framework, Publications Office, 2018,

Structure of the course
Assynchronous sessions:
- Session 1: National Legislation (1.5h)
Tutorial synchronous online session (mandatory):
- Session 3: Practical exercises and Q&A regarding the application of the legal framework applied to animal research (1.5h)
Final exam - synchronous on-site (30 min; pass criteria: ≥ 75% correct answers; mainly MCQ).

Materials

The course bibliography includes the European Directive 63/2010/EU and several Portuguese legal documents (e.g. Decreto-Lei 113/2013 de 7 de Agosto; and Decreto-Lei 1/2019 de 10 de Janeiro), which will be indicated in the presentations of the asynchronous sessions. The respective slides will be also provided.