Relazione Con L'uomo Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans.
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The aim of this course is to provide in depth knowledge of pets' physiology of behaviour to optimise the management of their welfare.
Expected learning outcomes
Goals to achieve:1) knowledge and ability to understand: the student must demonstrate to acquire knowledge of the behaviour and welfare of dogs and cats;
2) Applied knowledge and ability to understand: the student must demonstrate to possess the indispensable concepts to establish links between the various topics covered, in order to develop the ability to critically analyse the measures to ensure adequate conditions of welfare of the dog and cat;
3) Communication skills: the student must demonstrate to be able to use an appropriate terminology, which allows him/her to adequately express the knowledge acquired.
4) Ability to learn: the student must demonstrate to be able, in total autonomy, to increase the knowledge of topics related to the behaviour and welfare of pets.
2) Applied knowledge and ability to understand: the student must demonstrate to possess the indispensable concepts to establish links between the various topics covered, in order to develop the ability to critically analyse the measures to ensure adequate conditions of welfare of the dog and cat;
3) Communication skills: the student must demonstrate to be able to use an appropriate terminology, which allows him/her to adequately express the knowledge acquired.
4) Ability to learn: the student must demonstrate to be able, in total autonomy, to increase the knowledge of topics related to the behaviour and welfare of pets.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Lectures(2 credits):
Ethology - introduction and practical applications in professional activities with dogs and cats (2 hours)
Domestication of the dog and cat (1 hour)
Physiological and behavioural development of the puppy (3 hours)
Physiological and behavioural development of the kitten (2 hours)
Dog's MAPs: Social, Sexual, and Maternal Behaviour (4 hours)
Cat's MAPs: Social, Sexual, and Maternal Behaviour (4 hours)
Practicals(1 credit)
Pets' handling practices in veterinary facilities, shelters and/or training centres (3 hours)(In field, Vet Med)
Reading of pets' behaviour (6 hours)(in field, Vet Med)
Animal cognition and learning (4 hours) (in field, Vet Med)
Basci dog education and/or training for working purposes (3) (e.g., nosework, AAI)
Ethology - introduction and practical applications in professional activities with dogs and cats (2 hours)
Domestication of the dog and cat (1 hour)
Physiological and behavioural development of the puppy (3 hours)
Physiological and behavioural development of the kitten (2 hours)
Dog's MAPs: Social, Sexual, and Maternal Behaviour (4 hours)
Cat's MAPs: Social, Sexual, and Maternal Behaviour (4 hours)
Practicals(1 credit)
Pets' handling practices in veterinary facilities, shelters and/or training centres (3 hours)(In field, Vet Med)
Reading of pets' behaviour (6 hours)(in field, Vet Med)
Animal cognition and learning (4 hours) (in field, Vet Med)
Basci dog education and/or training for working purposes (3) (e.g., nosework, AAI)
Prerequisites for admission
No particular prerequisites are required.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practicals, also in the form of seminars held by invited experts, either in the classroom or at recognised animal centres.
Teaching Resources
1) Slides available on the Ariel;
2)Julie K. Shaw, Debbie Martin. Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2015.
Others:
a) J. Bradshaw, Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend. Basic Books, 1 edition, 2011;
b) J. Bradshaw, Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. Penguin Books, 2013;
c) F. Pirrone, Un'etologa in famiglia. Genitori, figli e parenti scomodi nel regno animale. Edizioni Unicopli, 2020.
2)Julie K. Shaw, Debbie Martin. Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2015.
Others:
a) J. Bradshaw, Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend. Basic Books, 1 edition, 2011;
b) J. Bradshaw, Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. Penguin Books, 2013;
c) F. Pirrone, Un'etologa in famiglia. Genitori, figli e parenti scomodi nel regno animale. Edizioni Unicopli, 2020.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test, composed of 15 questions with 4 answers, and only one correct. The exam is considered to have been passed if the student correctly answers at least 60% of the questions, thus proving adequate knowledge and understanding of all topics under study. Test duration: 45 minutes. Scoring: 2 points for each correct answer; 0 points for each incorrect or missing answer.
VET/02 - VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professor:
Pirrone Federica
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