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Authors

  • Mariana Coelho Mirault Pinto Universidade Católica Dom Bosco
  • Adriana Odalia Rímoli Universidade Católica Dom Bosco

Abstract

The experience of biology, agriculture and health students at the Universidade Católica Dom Bosco regarding the use of animals in class practice. The controversy arising in connection with the use of animals in practical classes has led to serious ethical discussions at universities in Brazil and around the world. In most cases, the students themselves who feel obliged to perform acts that are against their principles initiate these discussions. The above context motivated this research, which was carried out by means of a questionnaire distributed to one hundred students enrolled in biological, health and agricultural sciences at UCDB in Campo Grande, MS. The main objective was to analyze the students' opinions regarding this problem. It was noted that in general students did not know of any teaching materials that could be used as an alternative to the use of animals. Most of them (X = 85.8 ± 9.7) would prefer not to use animals in practical classes, mainly that are phylogenetically close to humans (mammals), if alternative methods were effective or available. Moreover, it was noted that most students (X = 65.7 ± 24.7) are worried about the controversy provoked by this matter, considering that many believe that this practice is fundamental for their profession and that the university should offer alternatives to those who are against the use of animals.

Author Biographies

Mariana Coelho Mirault Pinto, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco

Mestre em Ecologia e Conservação pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, possui Graduação em Biologia Licenciatura e Bacharelado pela Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Graduação em Medicina Veterinária pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul.

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Adriana Odalia Rímoli, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco

Graduada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Mestrado em Psicologia (Psicologia Experimental) pela Universidade de São Paulo e Doutorado em Psicologia (Psicologia Experimental) pela Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

2005-01-01

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2005)

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