Human Relationships with Animals and the Environment
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Start dates
31 Jul 2023
The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 38,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community. La Trobe provides Open Universities Australia with its core tenets, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Articulate the principles of adaptation, evolution and domestication and the psychological, cultural and ethical bases of human relationships with animals and the natural environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional capabilities of non-human animals.
Work effectively to identify and interpret evidence to critically evaluate a contemporary issue involving human relationships with animals and the natural environment.
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed PSY3HAR (Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
This subject provides students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to analyse and address questions concerning how humans interact with animals (anthrozoology) and how they interact with the natural environment (ecopsychology). Throughout the subject, students are provided with a broad overview of relevant theories and methods of scientific inquiry. There is an emphasis on developing practical solutions to challenging social issues such as the use of animals, land and water in food production, conservation of endangered species and companion animal breeding and training. Online learning materials are used to provide information about contemporary issues, with tutorials providing many opportunities for students to engage in discussion, debate and further analysis.