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| Code | VET217 |
| Name | Animal Welfare |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BİLGE KAAN TEKELİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN KANDIR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Students understand the behavior patterns of livestock and the factors that affect them. It is aimed to learn the rules and laws of national and international law in defining the concept of animal welfare and prosperity and to transform the learning they have earned into practice.
Course Content
The importance of animal welfare, history, why we need animal welfare, ethics, rules, acts, transportation, affects to productivity, slaughterhouse conditions, the capacity of animal feelings and experience of suffering. The importance of physical conditions of barns, stables and hatches.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare, 2007 Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition Michael C Appleby, Anna S Olsson, Francisco Galindo, CABI, 2018
Notes
Related literature, lecture notes, presentations and video images related to the subject.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To teach the students the definition of animal well-being, how to use this information in history and importance and animal breeding, |
| LO02 | To inform Turkey's obligations and the responsibilities and authorities of the veterinary surgeons within the framework of national laws and regulations, European Union directives and other international rules |
| LO03 | Provide basic animal welfare information necessary for animal breeding and disease diagnosis and treatment |
| LO04 | To understand the importance of animal welfare in animal relationships and occupational relationships with animals |
| LO05 | To provide equipment for veterinarians in animal welfare-focused subjects they will need during their occupation |
| LO06 | Technical visit to an animal farm |
| LO07 | Slaughterhouse technical visit |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize animal species and breeds in terms of their morphological, functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines the correct approach area for the patients by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Based on his/her professional skills and authority, he/she implements social projects and plans with social awareness. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Becomes conscious of performing his profession by being aware of his powers and responsibilities. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the structures of living organisms, their components at the cellular level, and chemical processes in the body. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Learn to use biochemical processes in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates the ability to possess and defend the ethical values of the veterinary profession. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the sources of drugs, their physical and chemical properties and preparation. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the effects and side effects of medications on patients. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prescribes and administers medications in accordance with legislation. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the principles of diagnosis and general treatment of poisoning in animals. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns general diagnosis and treatment protocols of animal diseases. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Clinically recognizes zoonotic and notifiable diseases and knows how to take appropriate precautions. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs systematic necropsy on dead animals, evaluates the findings, knows the methods of preserving tissues and directs them to the necessary laboratories. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and the pathological effects they cause in the body. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of surgical diseases in different animal species. | 5 |
| PLO20 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species. Evaluates and monitors patients in the postoperative period. | |
| PLO21 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows and applies sedation and anesthesia methods safely according to animal species. | 3 |
| PLO22 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows and applies pain management methods. | |
| PLO23 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing. | |
| PLO24 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the information about selection, hybridization and artificial insemination to be able to evaluate the productivity of animal breeds and to be able to carry out breeding work when necessary. | |
| PLO25 | 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. | |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines clinical diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases in different animal species. | |
| PLO27 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns sufficient technological knowledge in the hygienic production, manufacturing, presentation for consumption and sales of animal foods produced for human consumption and/or foods containing animal products in their composition. | |
| PLO28 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs health checks on animal foodstuffs offered for consumption. | |
| PLO29 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains awareness about environmental and veterinary public health issues. | |
| PLO30 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows updated legislation regarding veterinary services and uses it when necessary. | |
| PLO31 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the contribution of imaging methods in diagnosis. Performs an examination appropriate for the case by applying radiation safety according to current regulations. | |
| PLO32 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Treats all animals in emergency cases and applies first aid methods. | |
| PLO33 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares care and feeding protocols specific to animal species. | |
| PLO34 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides information to animal owners about breeding principles by evaluating the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals. | |
| PLO35 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns lifelong learning and training methods to maintain professional development and skills. | |
| PLO36 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains awareness of working in cooperation with other colleagues within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. | |
| PLO37 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate effectively with patients, the community, colleagues and relevant authorities using appropriate language. | |
| PLO38 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently understand and interpret articles and presentations published in veterinary medicine and other related scientific fields. | |
| PLO39 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners. | |
| PLO40 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns how to properly dispose of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste. | |
| PLO41 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. | |
| PLO42 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows to keep clinical and patient records with proper and scientific methods. | |
| PLO43 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns to prepare case and necropsy reports in a way that is understandable to the society and relevant institutions at a professional level when necessary. | |
| PLO44 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows how to manage animal production businesses and make appropriate management plans, while taking into account basic medical principles. | |
| PLO45 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Understands the economic, sociocultural and emotional conditions in which veterinarians operate and positions themselves accordingly. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conceptual knowledge on animal welfare and the importance of animal welfare in terms of veterinary medicine. Animal rights movement and the relationship between animal rights and animal welfare concepts in the light of the historical development of animal welfare practices | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Principles of animal welfare practices, areas of use of animals | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | National and international legislation on animal welfare | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Place and importance of prosperity in animal breeding, methods of evaluation of animal welfare | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Livestock breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in chicken breeding and broiler production) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Animal breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in cattle breeding and milk dairy production) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Field study | FIELD STUDY | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Problem Çözme, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
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| 9 | Animal breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in sheep goat breeding) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Animal husbandry and welfare (Principles on prosperity in pig and laboratory animal breeding) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Animal welfare at transportation | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Animal transport and welfare (Field and Species) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Slaughterhouses and prosperity, Principles on animal welfare in zoos | FIELD STUDY | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Stress factors in animals, Sleep behavior in animals | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Relationships between animal welfare and animal behavior (body heat and adaptation behaviors of living things) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Final exam | WRITTEN EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | WRITTEN EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 62 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,48 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||