Basics of Production Animal Anatomy, Physiology and EthologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LVAE0100
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Mirja Riipinen
Objective
The student has knowledge of the basic anatomy of production animals. The student knows the influence of the bodily functions of production animals on animal production and behavior. The student is familiar with the normal vital functions of production animals and is able to identify abnormalities.
The student understands the basic ethology of production animals. The student is able to make observations on the behavior of production animals. The student knows the species-specific behavior of production animals. The student knows the influence environment and care have on production animal behavior.
Content
Cell
Tissues of body
Skin, hair, hooves, nails, claws
Musculoskeletal system
Immunity
Respiration
Digestive system
Reproduction and fertility
Metaboly
Thermoregulation
Species-specific behavior
Behavioral observation
The influence of environment and care on production animal behavior
Qualifications
-
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The student knows the simple basics of the anatomy and ethology of production animals.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with the anatomy and different ethological models of different production animals.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
(good) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with anatomy in practical work.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the influence of care and feeding on production animal constitution and behavior.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the behavior of production animals in farm conditions and the student is aware.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Institute of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
- Mirja Riipinen
Groups
-
LMS20KMMaaseutuelinkeinot
Objectives
The student has knowledge of the basic anatomy of production animals. The student knows the influence of the bodily functions of production animals on animal production and behavior. The student is familiar with the normal vital functions of production animals and is able to identify abnormalities.
The student understands the basic ethology of production animals. The student is able to make observations on the behavior of production animals. The student knows the species-specific behavior of production animals. The student knows the influence environment and care have on production animal behavior.
Content
Cell
Tissues of body
Skin, hair, hooves, nails, claws
Musculoskeletal system
Immunity
Respiration
Digestive system
Reproduction and fertility
Metaboly
Thermoregulation
Species-specific behavior
Behavioral observation
The influence of environment and care on production animal behavior
Learning materials and recommended literature
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Campbell, N. A., Reece, B. J., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V. & Jackson, R. B. 2008. Biology. Eighth Edition. Pearson International Edition, Benjamin Cummings.
Hostettler, H. & Rothenbühler, W. 1975. Kotieläinten rakenne ja elintoiminnot. Landseirtschaftliche Lehrmittelzentrale, Zollikoften. Oy Länsi-Suomi. Rauma.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Lam, T.2011. Utareterveys - Hedelmällisyys. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.
Pyörälä, E. 2003. Kotieläinten synnytysoppi. Helsingin yliopisto, Eläinlääketieteellinen tiedekunta, Oppimateriaalia 3. Helsinki. http://ethesis.helsinki.fi
Nienstedt, W., Hänninen, O., Arstila, A. & Björkqvist, S-E. 2009. Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia. 18. painos. WSOY, Porvoo.
Teaching methods
Independent online learning
Alternative completion methods
The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.
Student workload
Independent study, distance learning. Total 135 h.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The student knows the simple basics of the anatomy and ethology of production animals.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with the anatomy and different ethological models of different production animals.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
(good) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with anatomy in practical work.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the influence of care and feeding on production animal constitution and behavior.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the behavior of production animals in farm conditions and the student is aware.
Prerequisites
-
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Institute of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
- Mirja Riipinen
Groups
-
LMS19S1Maaseutuelinkeinot
-
LMS19KMMaaseutuelinkeinot
Objectives
The student has knowledge of the basic anatomy of production animals. The student knows the influence of the bodily functions of production animals on animal production and behavior. The student is familiar with the normal vital functions of production animals and is able to identify abnormalities.
The student understands the basic ethology of production animals. The student is able to make observations on the behavior of production animals. The student knows the species-specific behavior of production animals. The student knows the influence environment and care have on production animal behavior.
Content
Cell
Tissues of body
Skin, hair, hooves, nails, claws
Musculoskeletal system
Immunity
Respiration
Digestive system
Reproduction and fertility
Metaboly
Thermoregulation
Species-specific behavior
Behavioral observation
The influence of environment and care on production animal behavior
Learning materials and recommended literature
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Campbell, N. A., Reece, B. J., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V. & Jackson, R. B. 2008. Biology. Eighth Edition. Pearson International Edition, Benjamin Cummings.
Hostettler, H. & Rothenbühler, W. 1975. Kotieläinten rakenne ja elintoiminnot. Landseirtschaftliche Lehrmittelzentrale, Zollikoften. Oy Länsi-Suomi. Rauma.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Lam, T.2011. Utareterveys - Hedelmällisyys. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.
Pyörälä, E. 2003. Kotieläinten synnytysoppi. Helsingin yliopisto, Eläinlääketieteellinen tiedekunta, Oppimateriaalia 3. Helsinki. http://ethesis.helsinki.fi
Nienstedt, W., Hänninen, O., Arstila, A. & Björkqvist, S-E. 2009. Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia. 18. painos. WSOY, Porvoo.
Teaching methods
Independent online learning
Alternative completion methods
The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.
Student workload
Independent study, distance learning. Total 135 h.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The student knows the simple basics of the anatomy and ethology of production animals.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with the anatomy and different ethological models of different production animals.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
(good) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with anatomy in practical work.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the influence of care and feeding on production animal constitution and behavior.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the behavior of production animals in farm conditions and the student is aware.
Prerequisites
-