Animal Rights and Ethical Issues

Catalog description

This course is designed for any student interested in understanding the difference between animal rights and animal welfare issues. Students will engage in debates over specific issues and case studies in animal rights, and will discuss major legislation and regulations used around the world. Topics will include animals in zoos and circuses, animals in research, the treatment of livestock, wildlife trade, and the rights of companion animals. Students will keep a personal journal, and will create a collective project that synthesizes the topics explored throughout the semester.