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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
ANP0906-1 |
SEMESTER |
9 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
EQUINE SCIENCE | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
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| Lectures | 3 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
3 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Special Background | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | YES (in English) | ||||
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COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
https://
eclass.uowm.gr/courses/AGRO110/
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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Equine Science is a course designed to enhance the understanding of equine nutrition, care and systems. Students will gain scientific knowledge in equine evolution, breeds, breeding and reproduction, selection and conformation, nutrition and feeding, facilities, handling, and health management. Students will learn about the various species and breeds of horses, and their physiology. Emphasis is given on sound management practices. In addition, students will develop knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of horses, donkeys, and mules. Specific learning outcomes: • Explain the origin of the horse. • Compare different horse breeds by function and evolution. • Examine the anatomy and physiology of the horse. • Evaluate horses according to conformation and give oral justification. • Design a health care manual for the care and maintenance of the horse. • Assess the nutritional requirements and values of feeds and supplements. • Examine the development of the equine industry. |
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General Competences |
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Graduates upon completing their studies will: • Acquire the theoretical and practical background in Agricultural Sciences with special focus on Animal Science. • Be able to creatively utilize scientific knowledge for the everlasting development of livestock production systems for food production for mankind. • Acquire the fundamental scientific knowledge that will enable them to pursue postgraduate studies (Master of Science or PhD). Graduates will also acquire skills and qualities on: adaptation to competing environments, decision making, autonomous working, teamwork, working in an interdisciplinary environment, generation of new research ideas, respect for the natural environment, promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking. Will be also able to understand opportunities and challenges for the livestock sector in general and analyse the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and business acumen in securing success. Critically analyse livestock farm systems and apply technical knowledge to generate creative and innovative solutions to real challenges. Demonstrate professionalism in communication and collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders for evaluating the farm system to generate applicable solutions. |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Zoological classification origin and domestication of the horse • Structure of the equine industry and the importance of horse breeding in Greece and worldwide • Morphological zootechnical characteristics of horses, donkeys, and mules (topography, morphology, special characteristics, age determination) • Breeds, indigenous breeds, categories and types, breeds that face extinction. • Equine reproduction and breeding (Reproductive system of mare and stallion. endocrine control of reproduction, seasonality, estrous cycle, estrus, parturition, the postpartum period). • Equine nutrition, nutritional requirements, physiology of nutrition • Hygiene, welfare diseases and disease prevention • Basic principles of animal approaching and handling. |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Taught, Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching, learning process is supported through the e-class electronic platform, laboratory training and communication with students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Official written final exam (50%). This takes place at the end of the semester and includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and or essay questions where student are required to discuss and expand on a topic. 2. Laboratory assessment (25%). The laboratory assessment involves short answer questions or preparation of short technical essays. The students must send their work electronically through the e-class platform. 3. Final Laboratory exam (25%). The final exam of the laboratory includes multiple choice questions and practical (lab) demonstration. More details on the evaluation criteria are specified in the course guide that is distributed by the tutor at the beginning of the semester and is also available in the e-class learning platform. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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1. The indigenous Horse Breeding in Greece, T. Alifakiotis, Ministry of Agriculture, 2000, Athens. 2. Equestrianism, G. Arsenos, Giola Publications (2011), Pages 214, ISBN: 9604183613 3. The horse and its breeding, A. Zafrakas, Kyriakidis Publications (1991), Pages 200, ISBN: 9789603430667 4. The horse, S. McBane, Savala Publications (2005), Pages: 256, ISBN 10: 9604234633 5. The impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of horses, A.D. Ellis (editor), Publisher: Wageningen Academic (2010), Volume 128, EAAP publication, Pages 328, ISBN 9086861555 6. The Growing Horse: Nutrition and Prevention of Growth Disorders, V. Julliand, W Martin-Rosset (editors), Publisher: Wageningen Academic (2005), Volume 114, EAAP publication, Pages 320, ISBN 9076998620 7. Applied Equine Nutrition and Training: Equine Nutrition and Training Conference (Enutraco), A. Lindner (Editor), Wageningen Academic Publishers (2013), Pages 160, ISBN9086862403 8. Equine Science, R. Parker, Editor: Cengage Learning (2012) Pages, 608, ISBN 111113877X 9. Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (4th Edition), Mina C.G. Davies Morel, Publisher: CABI (2015) Pages 434, ISBN: 1780644426 |
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