VET215 Animal Behavior

2 ECTS - 1-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 1 National Credit
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Course Learning Outcomes
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Week Plan
Assessment
Student Workload - ECTS

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Unit CEYHAN FACULTY OF VETERINARY
Veterinary PR.
Code VET215
Name Animal Behavior
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 1 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN KANDIR
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN KANDIR (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to give behaviour acteristics and its underlying physiological mechanisms in various animal species.

Course Content

Basic concepts of behavioral sciences and behavioral physiology. Behavior of adaptation to the environment in animals and body temperature. Sleep behavior in animals. Specific behavior patterns according to animal species.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the biological and physiological foundations of animal behavior.
LO02 Evaluates the relationship between the nervous system and animal behavior.
LO03 Analyzes species-specific behavioral patterns.
LO04 Explains circadian rhythms and thermoregulation mechanisms in animals.
LO05 Explains learning processes and memory formation in animals.
LO06 Identifies the relationship between animal welfare and behavior.
LO07 Evaluates the impact of stress factors on animal behavior.
LO08 Identifies abnormal behaviors in animals and explains their causes.
LO09 Uses scientific methods to study animal behavior.
LO10 Evaluates strategies for managing animal behavior.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguishes animal species and breeds based on their structural (morphological), functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics and whether they can be consumed for food purposes. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the sources, physical and chemical properties and preparation of drugs.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the effects and side effects of medications on patients
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and their pathological effects on the body.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It makes efficiency evaluations among animal breeds and, when necessary, carries out selection, hybridization and artificial insemination at a level that can carry out breeding work.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Disposes of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste appropriately in accordance with international, national laws and regulations.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It determines the correct approach area for the patient by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses biochemical parameters in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Writes prescriptions in accordance with diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases and poisoning in animals. 2
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Performs necropsy to evaluate findings in dead animals, directs tissues to the necessary laboratory according to appropriate storage methods and prepares a report.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Monitors patients in the post-operative process according to the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies sedation, anesthesia and pain management methods safely according to animal species.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It regulates the care and feeding protocols according to animal species and supervises the consumption of animal foods produced for human consumption or foods containing animal products in their composition.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. 2
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği He/she is conscious of performing his/her profession by being aware of his/her powers and responsibilities.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Examines scientific techniques and methods according to facts related to veterinary services and takes analysis or methodological responsibility for problems.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It uses adequate technology in the hygienic production, manufacturing, processing, consumption and sales of food by conducting health control of animal food products produced for human consumption.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Lists the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field. 3
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses updated legislation regarding veterinary services when necessary. 4
PLO22 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs an examination appropriate to the case, applying the contribution of imaging methods to diagnosis and radiation safety in accordance with current regulations.
PLO23 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Keeps clinical and patient records using proper and scientific methods. 4
PLO24 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği By observing the basic principles of medicine, it develops management methods and appropriate management plans for animal production enterprises.
PLO25 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Implement social projects and plans with social awareness, based on professional skills and authority with a computer usage license, advanced computer software.
PLO26 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Works in cooperation with other colleagues by following the world agenda within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. 3
PLO27 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence. 4
PLO28 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she has the ethical values ​​of the veterinary profession and defends these values.
PLO29 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Takes appropriate precautions by clinically recognizing zoonosis and notifiable diseases.
PLO30 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of diseases in different animal species.
PLO31 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In emergency cases, intervenes in all animals and applies first aid methods.
PLO32 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes judgments on animal husbandry principles and breeding by assessing the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals, communicating appropriately with animal owners and colleagues. 5
PLO33 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Independently interprets articles and presentations published in other scientific fields related to Veterinary Medicine to maintain professional development and skills.
PLO34 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners.
PLO35 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik By mastering the concepts of occupational safety in terms of the workplace and the personnel working with it, they have the competence to apply and defend it.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Behavioral Sciences (Ethology): The Domestication, genetic analysis of behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
2 Behavioral Sciences (Ethology): The relationship between the central nervous system and behavior, reflexes and behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
3 Behavioral Sciences (Ethology of) the cerebral cortex, RAS, limbic system, learning and memory Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
4 Body temperature and adaptation behaviour to environment, winter sleep, body temperature balance. Body temperature and adaptation behaviour to environment: physiological response to heat, the physiologic response to cold, fever, hypothermia. Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
5 Sleep behavior in animals: sleep, slow-wave sleep Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
6 Sleep behavior in animals: REM sleep, comparison of domestic species Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
7 Dog behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
8 MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM
9 Cat behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
10 Cow behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa ve ilgili literatürler
11 Sheep behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
12 Horse Behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
13 Exotic animals behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
14 Laboratory animals behavior Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
15 Stress behavior and behavioral disorders Hayvan Davranışları, Cengiz F. U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.:2006-1, Bursa and related articles
16 FINAL EXAM
17 FINAL EXAM


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 1 14
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload (Hour) 50
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,00
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 03:31