Mountain Fauna

The aims are to provide:
- basics of vertebrate biology and an introduction to the structural organization and physiological mechanisms of domestic and alpine wild mammals.
- a framework of knowledge of the role and of the features of animal farming systems in the light of rural development and of a wise stewardship of the mountain territory

To possess basic acquaintance and specific knowledge of structure and function of domestic animals, with emphasis on physiological systems of importance to animal nutrition and animal production.
To have:
- ability of comparing the anatomy and the physiology of different mammals,
- skills in biological and technical language necessary to describe physiological processes,
- specific expertise on animal farming techniques especially as far as pastoralism and rangelands systems are concerned,
- ability to recognise the traits of animal farming and pastoralism resources and their relationships with local food systems, natural and tourist resources in the context of protection and valorization projects