About this course

The course provides a comprehensive and advanced understanding of veterinary legislation, the professional role, and societal responsibilities. This includes legislation related to, for example, infectious diseases and zoonoses, notification requirements, disease control, and animal welfare. The course also addresses the veterinarian’s role within the legal system and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s administration, application and enforcement of legislation, including the use of regulatory measures as a competent authority.

Learning outcome

KnowledgeThe student:

  • has in-depth knowledge of legislation regulating veterinary practice and professional responsibilities
  • has in-depth knowledge of legislation regulating animal welfare and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s administration, application and enforcement of this legislation, including the use of regulatory measures as a competent authority
  • is familiar with legislation governing the management of infectious diseases and zoonoses
  • is familiar with contingency procedures and notification requirements
  • is familiar with the veterinarian’s role within the legal system
  • has a thorough understanding of the veterinarian’s professional role and societal responsibilities
  • has good knowledge of professional ethical principles

Skills

The student:

  • can apply legislation in complex cases
  • can carry out professional assessments in accordance with professional ethical guidelines and balance different considerations
  • can reflect on complex situations involving conflicting societal interests

General competence

The student:

  • can critically evaluate their own level of knowledge and skills
  • can identify their own academic strengths and areas for development

  • Learning activities

    • lectures
    • group work
    • case-based teaching
    • discussions

  • Syllabus

    Information on literature, learning outcomes, and reading guidance will be provided on Canvas

  • Assessment method

    Oral group examination in veterinary legislation

    Grading: pass / fail

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  • Mandatory activity

    The following activities are mandatory:

    Group assignments with presentations and discussions

    Rules:

    In case of absence from mandatory activities, an alternative arrangement may be offered if the absence is valid and of limited extent. In cases of extensive or invalid absence, the course must be retaken the next time it is offered. It is at the discretion of the course coordinator to determine whether an alternative arrangement can be provided based on academic considerations.