This subject provides students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to analyze and address questions concerning how non-human animals can and might co-exist within modern human societies, in an informed, objective and unbiased manner. Throughout the subject, students are provided with a broad and critical overview of theories and methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to the study of human-animal relationships, with an emphasis on developing practical solutions to challenging social issues. Online learning materials are used to provide current information about animal issues, with face-to face tutorials providing opportunities for students to engage in discussion, debate and further analysis. In the final weeks of the subject students are encouraged to formulate their own, well-informed, views about how animals should be maintained within future human societies.

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