Content

This course is divided into 2 parts.

In part 1 of this course, which is teached in parallel with 'applied animal zoology' several topics will be handled:

1. Domestication

2. Study of animal breeds

3. Population genetics

4. Fysiology (reproduction, senses, thermoregulation) applied to different animal species. A closer look will be taken on the specific differences and specialties of each system per animal species.

5. Social organisation

In part two of this course, you will also learn some basic aspects needed to garantee your animals welfare: training and learning theory, welfare, enrichment. You will study in depth some welfare aspects in cattle husbandry.

Course material

The required studymaterial for this course is available here.

Format: more information

The information presented here regarding the organization of classes and evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

This is mostly a theoretical course during which the theory will be taught via a combination of lessons on campus and online lessons. Lessons will mainly be digitalised and made available via Toledo, as well as the accompanying powerpoint presentations and thus can be consulted by CAM and HAO (distance education) students. For CAM-students there will be contact moments integrated in the program – exact data and hours will be communicated via Toledo. Contact moments may either be on campus or via Teams-meetings.

Distance education: monitored self study. Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education take no lectures or practical courses, but will receive the study material and study guide and will be in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platforms). Student counselling sessions during the semester will allow you to ask questions about the theory.