Course for Working with Laboratory Animals (Rodents, Fish, Frogs)

1st part: Participants shall gain theoretical background on Biology (behavior, husbandry, genetics, health aspects) of Zebrafish, frog and/or rat, mice. Furthermore ethical considerations as well as the legal framework for the work with laboratory animals in Austria are communicated 2nd part: dedicated to intensive handling training (restraining, injection and blood withdrawal techniques, etc.) with fish, frog and/or rodents. Target group: All scientific and not scientific staff having started at IST and is supposed to work with the target species of the course. Prerequisites: no experience or previous knowledge required Evaluation: A successful attendance of the course (positive theoretical exams) is required for a course certificate. Grading scheme: pass/fail. Teaching format: Theoretical lessons (talks) and practical training with animals. ECTS: 1 Year: 2022