The aims of this course are to provide students with an introduction to those principles, rules, and regulations using a Team Based Learning (TBL) approach with the use of technology and AI - as developed by common law and from legislation that affect animals with a further view to encourage and motive students in the developments of this area. The course will provide a summary of historical origins and examine the current laws in their philosophical and practical aspects underpinning a variety of differing perspectives with a focus on comparing the laws relating to animals across different jurisdictions.  The course will further implement on the practical aspects of the laws relating to animals and welfare by providing a motived and innovative environment for a possibility of putting in practice interactions and experience in animal related work together with TBL learning.

The use of Generative AI tools by students in the completion of any part of all assessment tasks is not allowed, except for the designated AI Chatbot in Task 1. A designated generative AI is only used as part of assessment Task 1.

Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2022/23 and 2023/24

Students must obtain an aggregate mark of 50% and a minimum of 50% in each of the Assessment Tasks (1-5) to pass the course.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and Semester A 2024/25 and thereafter

Students must obtain an aggregate mark of 40% and a minimum of 40% in each of the Assessment Tasks (1-5) to pass the course.