Tuotantoeläinten anatomian, fysiologian ja etologian perusteet (5 cr)
Code: LVAE0100-9S0Z1
General information
- Timing
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01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Evaluation scale
0-5
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
Materials
Distributed in the learning environment.
Completion alternatives
Exam 70% and exercises 30%.
Student workload
Independent study, distance learning. Total 135 h.
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.
Qualifications
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Further information
Recognition of prior learning: Certificate of a corresponding university level course and description of the course content. Competences acquired in working life are to be demonstrated with separate proof.