I'm seriously considering switching to another course after the 1st year (since the 1st year core courses are all the same). In the third year I have two streams to choose from in my science course, one of them involving a compulsory "vertebrate pest management" (as if humans are not the greatest pests!) course with a 5 day field camp (which probably involves some hunting and shooting) and the other involving a 9 day camp on a sheep station (even though the focus is on plants). I know there are probably other uni students here who had to deal with animal testing etc. in their compulsory courses so I would like to know how you deal with those issues?
Wow. What uni do you got to that shoots animals? :O what degree are you studying? I'm not an expert in uni stuff but I know that you're allowed to refuse to participate if it affects your religion, culture or beliefs. BUT in saying that I know some courses you are still expected to 'observe' if you refuse to take part (so that you 'understand').
I've just started nursing course and everything is done by simulation but they still said if it makes us uncomfortble we don't have to do it but must observe.
Not sure I that helps but good luck
Wow. What uni do you got to that shoots animals? :O what degree are you studying? I'm not an expert in uni stuff but I know that you're allowed to refuse to participate if it affects your religion, culture or beliefs. BUT in saying that I know some courses you are still expected to 'observe' if you refuse to take part (so that you 'understand').
I've just started nursing course and everything is done by simulation but they still said if it makes us uncomfortble we don't have to do it but must observe.
Not sure I that helps but good luck
I'm not saying we are going to shoot animals... it's just a speculation of what the field trip MIGHT entail based on the content of the course lol
Just speak to the course co ordinator. There is no point in jumping to conclusions and changing courses before you even know what the course entails and if it is a necessary requirement. I'm sure you'll be fine.
im doing a subject that is focused on primary industries so production of food which of course includes meat... it doesnt help that my teacher has focused her career on meat production... the whole semester will be one it :/ so annoying.
