ANSC 4140

ANSC 4140

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Explores the place of humans in the biological world, origins of ethics and morality, speciesism, the use of animals for research and agricultural purposes, and transgenic animals.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors or seniors.

Outcomes
  • Describe the main philosophical frameworks used in animal ethics and compare and contrast the may factors that influence decisions about animal use and reflect on your own ethical judgements.
  • Know how to recognize an ethical issue (as opposed to opinion, fact, emotion, etc.).
  • Understand your stance on production animal ethical issues and how to present your argument.
  • Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills and your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1027 ANSC 4140   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment is limited to: juniors or seniors. Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  1028 ANSC 4140   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18112 ANSC 4140   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment is limited to: juniors or seniors. Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 18113 ANSC 4140   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 19867 ANSC 4140   LEC 003

    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Enrollment is limited to: juniors or seniors.

  • 19868 ANSC 4140   DIS 203

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 19869 ANSC 4140   LEC 004

    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Enrollment is limited to: juniors or seniors.

  • 19870 ANSC 4140   DIS 204

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online