6EV315 Chemical and physical capture of Scandinavian Mammals
- Course code6EV315
- Number of credits2,5
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusEvenstad
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None. Master’s students will have priority although open places can be filled by PhD students. Limited to 15 students.
Physiology and pharmacology as relevant for wildlife captures, drugs used for wildlife capture, anaesthesia monitoring techniques and dealing with common emergencies, principles of physical restraint, safety for capture personnel, important diseases, and short- and long-term concerns related to capture.
Learning Outcome
A student with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
The student
- Has advanced knowledge of the capture methods used for mammals of the world, with emphasis on Scandinavian species.
- Has thorough knowledge of the relevant physiology and pharmacology when capturing large mammals.
- Has thorough knowledge of the factors that must be considered for choosing capture methods, the legal aspects of capturing animals in Scandinavia, response to emergency situations and safety of field workers.
The student
- Can deal critically with various methods for choosing what type of capture methods to implement in common situations in Scandinavia.
- Can perform record-keeping and basic monitoring during anaesthesia.
- Can analyse and critically discuss existing theories and dart-projecting systems and under which circumstances particular equipment is preferred.
- Can explain the course of action required for human exposure to capture drugs.
- Can determine whether a research project is in accordance with applicable norms for animal research ethics.
The student
- Can safely participate in captures, evaluate methods used and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of captures.
- Can analyse relevant academic professional and research ethical problems.
- Can communicate using scholarly language and terminology relevant to chemical and physical capture of large mammals in Scandinavia.
100% attendance on practical exercises (alternatives are possible if agreed on before the exercises). Some exercises may require attendance at the relevant lectures before participating.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 6 Hour(s) |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course