Degree in Veterinary Science

Objectives

Systematic and comparative anatomy of animal organs and systems. Basic topographical anatomy with a focus on clinical, production, hygiene and food processing applications. Description of embryonic development in species of veterinary interest. Embryo handling. Congenital anomalies.

Prerequisites

Those required for entry to the Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine

Learning Outcomes

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. Distinguish between the stages of embryonic and foetal development, based on the key events occurring in each stage.

2. Learn and apply the concepts of the neuromuscular system and the basic principles of locomotor statics and dynamics.

3. Acquire, in a sequential manner, basic knowledge of osteology, arthrology, myology, innervation, blood supply, lymphatic drainage and synovial and fascial structures of the back, neck, tail and thoracic and pelvic limbs.

4. To acquire a foundation of knowledge in the fields of organogenesis and comparative anatomy of domestic animals, as well as a comprehensive understanding of anatomical organisation in terms of development, function and comparison.

5. To apply dissection techniques to carcasses of the main domestic species.

Course content

The onset of embryonic development and the origin of life. Description of embryonic development in species of veterinary interest. Guidance on embryo handling and congenital anomalies. Placentation and types of placenta. Topographical anatomy according to the different anatomical regions, in the animal species of greatest veterinary significance. Detailed study of the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints and muscles. Systematic and comparative anatomy of animal organs and systems. Study of the nervous and endocrine systems and the sense organs. Cardiovascular and lymphoid systems. Urogenital system. Guidance on the applications of anatomy in clinical practice, surgery and animal production.

Training activities

Sessions: Explanation of theoretical principles, using computer-based tools.

Practical classes (laboratories)

Seminars (assignments): Presentation and discussion of case studies. Lectures

E-learning: Interactive distance learning via the virtual campus

Individual and group tutorials: Guidance and clarification of queries

Independent study: Study. Literature review

Examination: Oral and written assessments

Assessment system and criteria

Assessment of practical activities: 40 per cent

Theoretical knowledge tests: 40%

Coursework (portfolio): 10%

Laboratory assessments: 10%

Total: 100%

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The assessment criteria are designed to encourage continuous study of the module throughout the academic year. Given the scope of this module (15 ECTS), all students, including those retaking the module, are advised to endeavour to pass the module through mid-term assessments. Continuous assessment is encouraged.

All mid-term assessments are marked on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest mark and 5 the minimum pass mark.

The course will be divided into 10 mid-term marks, each accounting for 10 per cent of the final mark, with all marks carrying equal weight. The final mark is the arithmetic mean of all the marks, provided that all mid-term marks have been passed (a mark of 5 or above). The continuous assessment model will be used throughout the academic year. In addition to the 9 partial marks on the subject matter covered in class, which are detailed below, there will be an additional mark for Projects (TRAB).

Assignments mark (TRAB), which covers the assignments completed and presented orally by students. Each student must complete these in groups during the Assignments (TRAB) classes. Oral presentations are given and will be assessed. This will account for 10 per cent of the final mark, which will be the arithmetic mean of the 10 partial marks. Therefore, a mark of 10 in Assignments (TRAB) will result in a +1 bonus point. All marks carry the same proportional weight.

There will be an additional positive mark for practical work (up to +1 point). This will be an additional mark proposed by the lecturers to raise the final mark of students whose participation and interest in the subject have been exceptional. Particular emphasis will be placed on the student’s participation, attitude, interest shown, use of and contribution to the course material, and ability to work in a team. Special consideration will be given to the students’ work and preparation for the rotating practical sessions, organised by each practical group. For each weekly practical session, one student from each practical group, on a rotating basis, will prepare the session to explain it to their classmates. This will be supervised and assessed by the practical tutors. This additional positive mark cannot be used to compensate for failed examinations.

The course content will be divided into 9 assessments: 4 theory assessments and 5 practical assessments. To pass the course, students must pass all assessments individually.

4 theoretical assessments:

T1 Part 1: Embryology and Arthrology: Embryology + Arthrology

T2 Partial Exam 2: Myology I: Musculature, topographical anatomy. The nervous system and its most relevant innervations.

T3 Mid-term 3: Myology II: Locomotor System, Cardiovascular System (including the Lymphoid and Venous Systems), Respiratory System.

T4 Mid-term 4: Splanchnology: Digestive System, Urogenital System, Endocrine Glands, Mammary Glands. Sense Organs (Eye and Ear).

5 practical assessments:

P1 Partial Exam 1: Osteology

P2 Partial Exam 2: Head and Jaw

(P1 and P2 are held on the same day during practical sessions in November)

P3 Partial Exam 3: Myology and Dissection: in March during LB practical sessions

P4 Mid-term 4: Skeleton

P5: Comprehensive practicals. The P5 exam will cover questions relating to anatomical regions and fundamental concepts of the subject.

(P4 and P5 take place on the same day during practical sessions in May)

Theoretical mid-term exams are held during lecture sessions, at the usual time and in the usual lecture theatre for each group. The time allowed for continuous assessment exams is 50 minutes, which is the duration of a standard lecture.

Practical mid-term assessments are to be held in Room T.201 during each group’s usual practical session timetable. Mid-term assessments P1 and P2 are conducted using real bones, marked with labels, in Room T-201. Mid-term assessments P3 and P4 are conducted using photographs.

Passed mid-term exams will be retained throughout the academic year, up to and including the July resit session. Students will only need to sit the final exams for any mid-term exams they have failed. Partial results will not be retained during the academic year; only complete, passed mid-term exams will be retained.

The final mark will be the arithmetic mean of all the marks obtained by each student. To calculate the average, all mid-term exams must have been passed. Mid-term exams cannot be used to compensate for others; all must be passed independently.

To pass this module, students must:

- Pass all theoretical and practical examinations with a mark of 5 or above.

- Exams will be marked on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest mark.

- Marks below 5 will be considered insufficient to pass (fail).

- Honours will be awarded to students with the highest average marks over the academic year, calculated as the average of the marks obtained in all mid-term exams for the course throughout the academic year (excluding the ordinary June examination session and the extraordinary July examination session). Under current legislation, the maximum number of Honours must be less than 5 per cent of the enrolled students. To be awarded Honours, a student’s average mark must, according to current legislation, be higher than 9.

- In all examinations for the module, to be considered passed and no longer subject to further assessment, a final mark of 5 or above must be obtained.

- All mid-term examinations, both theoretical and practical, will be eliminatory. Passed mid-terms will remain valid throughout the academic year.

- Each mid-term exam may consist of several components: multiple-choice questions, various essay-style questions, etc. The mark for each mid-term exam will be the arithmetic mean of its components. Each component of the mid-term exam must be passed (mark of 5 or above) independently in order to calculate the average.

- Only complete, passed mid-term exams will be taken into account; individual sections or parts of mid-term exams will not be counted. The pass mark is 5.

- To pass the module, students must pass all mid-term assessments individually, either in the mid-term exams or in the final exams

- If a student fails any mid-term exam for the module, it may only be resat during the Ordinary (June) and/or Extraordinary (July) final examination sessions. There will be no additional resits during the academic year.

- If any student who has passed the course, or who has passed some mid-term exams, wishes to sit an exam to improve their mark, they may do so during the Ordinary examination period (June), provided they submit a request to the course coordinator at least 3 days in advance. The mark obtained in the Ordinary examination period will take precedence over any previous marks; therefore, there is also a risk that the mark may be lower.

- The improved mark will be reflected in the final average mark, but will not count towards achieving a First Class Honours (MH) grade. Only the marks obtained in the mid-term exams during the academic year are taken into account for this calculation.

- An average for the course will only be calculated if you have passed all your mid-term exams. Mid-term results will not be averaged

- The final mark for the module will be the average of all the marks obtained by the student throughout the academic year. To calculate the final average, all parts of the module must have been passed

- An average of 5 or above does not guarantee a pass for the module unless all parts have been passed. Each mid-term exam for the module must be passed separately

- If any part of the module is failed at the end of the academic year, the module must be retaken in its entirety.

- Passed practical assignments from previous years will NOT be carried over. We have found that doing so is counterproductive, as students lose touch with the subject, which is eminently practical.

- Any examination or part of an examination that does not clearly show the student’s first name and surname, written legibly and in full, the initials ‘NP’ and the student’s signature, will be considered invalid. This will be treated as a ‘NOT SUBMITTED’ = Mark -1

- Students must write their surname(s) on examinations in CAPITAL LETTERS to distinguish it from their first name

- In official marksheets, ‘not submitted’ will be represented by a numerical mark of -1

- The Moodle platform may be used to conduct anatomy examinations, utilising all its features and functions, including mechanisms to prevent examination fraud.

- In both theoretical and practical examinations, all the functions and features of Moodle may be used to set questions or questionnaires, utilising all the options offered by Moodle’s technology, or other IT platforms that UAX deems appropriate for conducting examinations.

- Multiple-choice exams will be marked automatically, using the appropriate technology to prevent errors or fraudulent behaviour.

- Incorrect answers may be penalised in examinations, resulting in a deduction from the marks awarded for correct answers.

- Exams or essay-type questions may be set, either written on paper or using computer-based methods, to be marked by the lecturer(s).

- In essay-type examinations, students may be required to depict anatomical structures through drawings. Therefore, examinations will require students to draw and to answer questions posed in the examination in writing.

- Both theoretical and practical examinations may be conducted ORALLY.

- Real anatomical specimens may be used during examinations.

- We want all students to have a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Leaving an essay question blank or scoring 0 (zero) on an exam may result in failing that part of the course. This cannot be offset by marks from other parts of the course.

- In theory mid-term examinations comprising a multiple-choice section and one or more essay sections, each section must be passed independently. The final mark for the examination will be the average (arithmetic mean) of its components (multiple-choice marks and essay marks).

- The final mark for a mid-term exam will be the average of its constituent parts, provided that the mark for each part is 5 or above and no essay question has been left blank or marked 0 (zero).

- Mid-term examinations held during the course will take place during lecture sessions, which are limited to 50 minutes in duration. The duration of the examination will be adjusted to suit its specific characteristics, the type of questions and the number of questions.

- Practical examinations will be based on real bones or photographs of anatomical structures. Students must answer questions relating to the images projected during the examination.

- Knowledge of anatomical regions will be required in the examinations. Answering incorrectly, leaving a question blank, or confusing anatomical regions will result in disqualification and will invalidate the answer in that examination.

- In the P1 practical examination: Osteology, failing to identify the name of the bone, the side (right or left), the species, or the anatomical region will invalidate the rest of the question relating to that bone.

- In the P2 practical exam: Head, failing to identify the species of the head or mandible, or the anatomical region, will result in all questions relating to the head or mandible in question being marked as incorrect.

- In the P3: Myology practical examination, failing to correctly identify the name of the muscle, organ, species or anatomical region will invalidate the rest of the questions related to that question.

- In the P4 Exam: Splanchnology: getting the name of the organ, the species or the anatomical region wrong will invalidate all other questions related to that question. The P4 exam will cover questions relating to the practical sessions of the module as a whole.

- For practical examinations held during the academic term, during practical class times (LB), the examination will be reviewed immediately after the practicals have been marked and the marks published, wherever possible. Students wishing to review these examinations must wait until the same day on which they were held to do so.

- For examinations conducted via the Moodle platform, the examination may be reviewed, at the lecturer’s discretion, upon completion of the examination; however, this is not compulsory. For all other examinations, students may review their papers on a single occasion only, on the day and at the time officially published for this purpose, provided that current legislation permits it.

- The examination format may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer or matching questions, essay questions, practical exercises, procedures or protocols, to be completed in writing or orally. The coordinator will provide further details on the format prior to the examination, if deemed necessary.

- Measures will be put in place to prevent access to examination papers once the examination has been completed. Upon finishing an examination, the student must close the paper completely to prevent it from being consulted at a later date. Students must show the closed examination paper to a lecturer teaching the module before leaving the classroom.

- Fraudulent behaviour during assessment tests or examinations will be considered a serious offence. The UAX’s academic discipline regulations will apply in such cases.

Failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities, which require the student’s physical or virtual presence, will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment in the standard assessment period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting corresponding to it as set out in the course syllabus.

Missing more than 25 per cent of the theory classes and failing to attend 100 per cent of the practical classes, or being absent without providing a valid reason, will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment.

Timetable

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Bibliography

Primary:

1. Budras, Klaus-Dieter

Atlas of Equine Anatomy

Barcelona: Ediciones S, 2005. 2005.

ISBN: 8487736580

2. Budras; Fricke; Salazar

Atlas of Dog Anatomy

Interamericana McGraw-Hill. 1989.

ISBN: 8476154542

3. Clayton H.M.; Flood P.F.; Rosestein D.

Clinical Anatomy of the Horse

Elsevier. 2007.

ISBN: 9788480862

4. Dik, Kees J.

Atlas of Radiological Diagnosis of the Horse: Osteopathies

Barcelona: Ediciones S, 2005. 2005.

ISBN: 8487736599

5. Drew M. Noden, Alexander Lahunta

Embryology of Domestic Animals

Acribia. 2001.

ISBN: 8420006777

6. Dyce K.M.

Inter-American Veterinary Anatomy

Inter-American. McGraw-Hill. 1999.

ISBN: 9789701021668

7. DYCE, K. M.

VETERINARY ANATOMY

Inter-American. McGraw-Hill. 1999.

ISBN: 970-10-2166-5

8. GARCÍA MONTERDE, J., GIL CANO, F.

Veterinary Embryology

Intermédica. 2013.

ISBN: 9789505554096

9. GETTY, ROBERT, GROSSMAN, J.D. and SISSON, S.

ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS Volumes I and II, 5th Edition

Masson. 2001.

ISBN: 9788445807224

10. J.S. BOYD

CLINICAL ANATOMY OF THE DOG & CAT

MOSBY. 1991.

11. JULIO GIL, MIGUEL GIMENO, JESÚS LABORDA, JAVIER NUVIALA

DISSECTION PROTOCOLS FOR DOGS

MASSON. 2005.

ISBN: 84-458-0584-3

12. KONIG-LIEBICH

ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS

PANAMERICANA. 2004.

ISBN: 84-200-0502-9

13. SALAZAR BELOQUI, I

Veterinary Embryology

University of Santiago de Compostela. Publications Service. 2013.

ISBN: 9788415876168

14. Schebitz, H.

Atlas of Canine and Feline Radiographic Anatomy

Barcelona: Grass-Iatros, 1994. 1994.

ISBN: 8477140200

15. VEGA VILLAR SUÁREZ AND FRANCISCO LÓPEZ MARTÍN DE BLAS

PROTOCOLS IN VETERINARY ANATOMY

BELLISCO. 2004.

ISBN: 84-95279-98-3

Objectives

The aim of the module is for students to acquire basic and advanced knowledge and skills in biology as a fundamental science. Specifically, the objectives for each module are as follows:

• Ethology module: to acquire skills relating to animal behaviour, the study, measurement and modification of behaviour, and animal welfare.

• Zoology module: to acquire skills relating to the origin, evolution, characteristics and classification of living organisms.

• Basic Biology Module: to acquire skills in cellular and molecular biology, the scientific method and scientific communication.

Competencies

Not applicable. Programme description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand the limits of objectivity in scientific knowledge and to develop a critical and constructive attitude.

2. Be able to use and understand the variety of terminology available to explain a concept and acquire the foundations for developing an appropriate academic vocabulary.

3. Understand the morphological and functional diversity of life, as well as the conceptual foundations of evolutionary biology and ecology.

4. To understand and represent phylogeny and the diversity of life graphically.

5. To acquire a phylogenetic framework upon which to structure the systematic knowledge that will be acquired in a piecemeal fashion throughout the course of their studies.

6. To develop the ability to formulate one’s own theories using bibliographic and documentary sources.

7. Basic ability to work in a biology laboratory and develop the skills required for handling biological materials in the laboratory.

8. Be able to assess and distinguish animal behaviour across different animal species.

9. Apply techniques for measuring behaviour through direct observation and the design of behavioural experiments.

10. Be able to apply the methodology for the assessment, treatment and prevention of behavioural disorders.

11. Understand the fundamentals of behaviour and its implications for animal welfare. 12. Be able to assess and improve the welfare of animals in various veterinary activities

13. Apply ethological principles to ensure quality in veterinary practice and achieve high professional standards.

Course content description

The module comprises three general theoretical modules: Ethology, Zoology and Basic Biology.

ETHOLOGY

Topic 1. Fundamentals of behaviour.

Topic 2. Ontogeny.

Topic 3. Evolution of behaviour.

Topic 4. Feeding behaviour.

Topic 5. Reproductive behaviour.

Topic 6. Parental behaviour.

Topic 7. Social behaviour.

Topic 8. Animal communication.

Topic 9. Intelligence and cognition.

Topic 10. Observational method.

ZOOLOGY

Topic 11. Aquatic Vertebrates I.

Topic 12. Aquatic Vertebrates II.

Topic 13. Amphibians.

Topic 14. Reptiles.

Topic 15. Birds.

Topic 16. Mammals.

BASIC BIOLOGY

Topic 17. Viruses and Bacteria.

Topic 18. The scientific method.

Topic 19. Molecular bases.

Topic 20. Vaccines.

Topic 21. Scientific communication.

Topic 22. Molecular Biology Techniques I.

Topic 23. Molecular biology techniques II.

Topic 24. Cancer I.

Topic 25. Cancer II.

Teaching activities

Sessions: Explanation of theoretical principles, using computer-based tools.

Assignments: Presentation and completion of practical case studies (exercises).

Laboratories and practical workshops

E-learning: self-assessment questionnaires

Independent study: studying and practising exercises

Exams: written and oral assessments

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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The module comprises two assessable components: theory and practical work. The theory accounts for 60 per cent of the final mark, whilst the practicals account for the remaining 40 per cent. However, to pass the module, it is essential to pass both parts independently. The mark allocation is as follows (it is very important to read the information following the table):

THEORY (60%)

Final January mark 30%

Final mark in May 30%

PRACTICAL WORK (30%)

Laboratory exam Multiple-choice 20%

Navas practicals Assignment 5%

Faunia practicals Assignment 5%

ASSIGNMENTS (10%)

During the course, there will be four theory exams, one for each thematic block:

- November: 1st Mid-term Exam (continuous assessment) – Ethology I. Results available from 6/10.

- January: 2nd Mid-term Exam (official sitting) – Ethology II. Pass mark: 5/10.

- March: 3rd Mid-term Exam (continuous assessment) – Zoology. Available from 6 October.

- May: 4th Partial Exam (official sitting) – Molecular Biology. Pass mark: 5/10.

The examination format may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer or matching questions, essay questions, clinical cases, practical exercises, procedures or protocols, to be completed in writing or orally. The course coordinator will provide further details on the format prior to the examination, if deemed necessary.

To pass the theory component, it is essential to pass each mid-term exam individually (with a mark of 5 marks or more). The November and March mid-term exams are exempted for those scoring 6 marks or more. In other words, anyone who scores more than 6 marks in either of these exams will sit the official examination session (January and/or May) only for the remaining mid-term exam.

In the official May sitting, all students will sit the 4th Partial Exam and any partial exams they have not yet passed. The final theory mark will be calculated as a weighted average of all exams, provided they have been passed.

In the June supplementary examination session, students will sit resits for any mid-term exams they have not passed during the academic year.

To pass the practicals, it is essential to pass the laboratory exam. If this exam is failed, it must be retaken during the ordinary examination period (May).

Assignments (interactive classroom activities) may be assessed and will contribute 10 per cent to the final mark. To be eligible for this mark, it is essential to attend all assignment sessions.

Timetable

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Bibliography

Basic:

1. Hickman, C. P.

COMPREHENSIVE PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY, 14th ed.

McGraw-Hill Interamericana. 2009.

ISBN: 9788448168896

2. Alcock, J

Animal Behaviour

Salvat. 1978.

ISBN: 9788424922832

3. Broom, D. M.

Stress and Animal Welfare

Chapman. 1993.

ISBN: 97345678910

4. Carranza, J.

Ethology: An Introduction to the Science of Animal Behaviour

University of Extremadura. 1997.

ISBN: 984591739040

5. Colmenares, F.

Ethology, Comparative Psychology and Animal Behaviour

Síntesis. 1996.

ISBN: 9789681642785

6. Coppinger, R.

Dogs

KNS and Ateles. 2004.

ISBN: 9780606087629

7. Dawkins, M.S.

Why Animals Matter: Animal Consciousness, Animal Welfare, and Human Well-being

. Oxford University Press. 2012.

ISBN: 9780737741476

8. Díaz, José A.

Zoology: An Evolutionary Approach to Diversity and Organisation

Madrid: Síntesis, 2000. 2000.

ISBN: 8477385912

9. Freeman

Biology

Pearson. 2009.

ISBN: 9788478290987

10. Gradin, T.

Interpreting Animals

RBA. 2005.

ISBN: 9788478716722

11. Jensen, P.

Ethology of Domestic Animals

Acribia. 2004.

ISBN: 9788424922832

12. López, C.

Cognitive-Emotional Dog Training

Díaz de Santos. 2004.

ISBN: 9788479786298

13. Mader, S.

Biology

McGraw Hill. 2008.

ISBN: 9701065336

14. Maier, R.

Animal Behaviour: An Evolutionary and Ecological Approach

McGraw-Hill. 2001.

ISBN: 9789589021507

15. Maillet, M

Cell Biology

Elsevier Masson. 2002.

ISBN: 9788445811054

16. Manteca, X.

Clinical Veterinary Ethology of Dogs and Cats

Multimédica. 1996.

ISBN: 9788424639037

17. Manteca, X.

Veterinary Ethology

Multimédica. 2009.

ISBN: 9780101178822

18. Martin, Paul R.

The Measurement of Behaviour / Paul Martin, Patrick Bateson / ; Spanish translation by: Fernando Colmenares

Madrid: Alianza, reprint. 1991.

ISBN: 8420626732

19. Mateos, C.

Animal Welfare, Suffering and Consciousness

University of Cáceres. 2003.

ISBN: 9788496354012

20. Overall, Karen L.

Clinical Behavioural Medicine for Small Animals / Karen L. Overall; [contributors: Deidre E. Gannon, Robin Lee Schurr Stawarsz

St Louis (Missouri): Mosby, cop. 1997.

ISBN: 0801668204

21.- Parker, T.

Zoology: Chordates, Volume 2

Barcelona: Reverté. 1991.

ISBN: 9788429118391

22. Slater, P. J. B.

Animal Behaviour

Cambridge University Press. 2000.

ISBN: 9788448130145

23. Smith, Robert Leo

Ecology. 6th ed.

Addison Wesley. 2007.

ISBN: 9788428207331

24. Solomon

Biology

8th ed. McGraw Hill. 2008.

ISBN: 9701063767

25. Storer, T. I.

General Zoology

Omega. 2003.

ISBN: 9788428206839

26. Strasburger, E

Treatise on Botany

Omega. 2004.

ISBN: 9788428204316

Links

Spanish Society for Evolutionary Biology – The SESBE is a society whose aim is the cultural promotion of evolutionary biology and its teaching, serving as a centre for information and dissemination amongst those interested.

Objectives

• To provide students with a foundation in biochemistry that will enable them to gain a better understanding of the various biomedical aspects of their degree programme.

• To equip students with basic knowledge of key topics relevant to the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods.

• To distinguish between different organic molecules and their biochemical composition.

• To acquire a basic understanding of enzymology and enzyme regulation.

• To understand and analyse some of the main metabolic pathways.

• To be able to review and properly understand the recommended reading list.

• To acquire skills in biochemistry laboratory work.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the structure and nomenclature of organic and inorganic molecules.

Basic knowledge of general chemistry.

Competencies

-Students must have demonstrated that they possess and understand knowledge in an area of study building on the foundations of general secondary education; this is typically at a level which, whilst drawing on advanced textbooks, also includes certain aspects requiring knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.

-Students should be able to apply their knowledge to their work or profession in a professional manner and possess the skills typically demonstrated through the formulation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems within their field of study.

-That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to form judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.

-Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

-Students should have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

- Knowledge and application of the physical and chemical principles underpinning biological processes and their applications to veterinary science.

- Knowledge and application of cellular excitability and communication.

- Knowledge and application of the molecular and genetic bases of biological processes.

-To be able to navigate a professional environment for digital information processing that covers the most commonly required aspects of such processing in day-to-day use.

-To create presentations that enable students to defend ideas and projects.

Learning outcomes

-Understanding the molecular basis of the basic functions of living organisms.

-Be able to recognise and represent the structure of the main biological molecules.

-Be able to formulate and solve basic biochemical problems.

-Understand the main catabolic and anabolic pathways.

-To integrate the different metabolic pathways, appreciating the relationships between them.

-To acquire, develop and practise the skills required for laboratory work and the use of basic biochemistry equipment.

-Be able to use the main bibliographic sources in the field of biochemistry, enabling students to find, select and understand information.

-To develop experimental skills.

-Ability to prepare, present and defend a piece of work.

Course content

BLOCK I. THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS.

• Topic 1. Carbohydrates. Structure. Monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.

• Topic 2. Lipids. Structure and classification.

• Topic 3.- Amino acids. Peptides. Proteins. Structural levels.

• Topic 4. Enzymes. Classification. Kinetics. Regulation. Enzyme inhibition.

• Topic 5. Carbohydrate breakdown. Glycolysis. The Krebs cycle. Fermentation.

• Topic 6. Cellular respiration. Electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Energy balance.

BLOCK II. EXPERIMENTATION.

• Practical work on protein purification and quantification. Electrophoresis.

• Identification of carbohydrates.

• Enzymatic activity.

• Biochemical analyses of blood.

• Fermentation studies. Acid-base titration.

Training activities

Lectures.

Seminars.

Laboratory practicals.

Q&A sessions.

Working through exercises and problems.

Reflective reading.

Preparation of assignments.

Bibliographic research.

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities (100 per cent in the case of practical sessions), which require the student’s physical or virtual presence, will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment in the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

The module is divided into two terms. The mark for each term will be calculated as follows:

• First term: 25 per cent of the mark for each of the two term tests (50 per cent in total). 40 per cent of the mark for the term’s practical examination. 10 per cent of the mark for the laboratory notebook.

• Second term: 25 per cent of the mark for each of the two term tests (50 per cent in total). 40 per cent of the mark for the term practical examination. 10 per cent of the mark for the laboratory notebook.

The final mark for continuous assessment in the module will be calculated as the average of the final marks obtained in each term, provided that both the average mark for the terms and the mark for each exam are 3.5 or above.

Practical assessment: Attendance at practical sessions is compulsory. One instance of unauthorised absence will result in the loss of 20 per cent of the practical mark. With two or more instances of absence, the practical mark will be NP (not presented).

Students repeating the course who have completed and passed (with a mark of 5 or above) the work placement in the 2024/2025 academic year will retain their mark and will not be required to undertake the work placement or sit the corresponding examination. Students who have undertaken the work placement but have not passed it (a mark below 5) will not have to repeat it, but they must sit the work placement exam in the relevant week.

June ordinary examination session: Students who, once the percentages described above have been applied, achieve a mark of 5 or above will have passed the module and will not be required to sit the June ordinary examination. Students whose mark is below 5 must sit an examination covering the entire term or terms in which they have failed: Theory 1Q, Theory 2Q, Practical 1Q and/or Practical 2Q. The mark for this exam will replace the marks obtained in the mid-term assessments (tests 1 and 2 of the first and/or second term and/or practical exams). For these percentages to apply, the mark obtained in each part of the June exam must be 3.5 or higher.

Students who have not sat any of the examinations held during the academic year will be marked as NP (did not sit) for the term or terms in which they have this NP.

July resit session: In this session, students who failed in the June session must sit an examination covering the entire syllabus of the module, including practical work. The final mark for the module will be the mark obtained in this examination.

Important note:

The examination format may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer or matching questions, essay questions, clinical case studies, practical exercises, procedures or protocols, to be completed in writing or orally. The course coordinator will provide further details on the format prior to the examination, if deemed necessary.

In the case of multiple-choice questions, incorrect answers will result in marks being deducted; generally, a penalty of 25 per cent of the value of a correct answer will apply, unless otherwise stated in the exam. Furthermore, each mid-term exam may include questions relating to content assessed in previous mid-term exams, with the aim of reinforcing cumulative learning in the course.

Timetable

Click on this link to view the detailed timetable in Excel

Bibliography

Core:

1. Feduchi Canosa E, Romero Magdalena C, Yáñez Conde E, García-Hoz Jiménez C.

Biochemistry. Essential Concepts.

3rd ed. Médica Panamericana. 2025.

ISBN: 9788491106807

Supplementary:

2. Baynes

Medical Biochemistry

Elsevier Mosby. 2011.

ISBN: 9788480867306

3. Benito, Espino

Genetics: Essential Concepts

Panamericana. 2013.

ISBN: 9788498354072

4. D.L. Nelson

Lehninger. Principles of Biochemistry.

Omega. 2014.

ISBN: 978-84-282-16

5. González Hernández, A.

Principles of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Elsevier. 2014.

ISBN: 9788490224311

6. Mathews

Biochemistry

Pearson. 2013.

ISBN: 9788490353110

7. Stryer

Biochemistry

Reverté. 2013.

ISBN: 9788429176025

Others:

8. Scott Freeman

Fundamentals of Biology

Pearson. 2013.

ISBN: 9788490354773

Objectives

By successfully completing this module, students will achieve two objectives:

With regard to the chemistry component, the aim is to convey the importance of chemistry within the field of the so-called life sciences, which include veterinary science.

Chemistry is a discipline with diverse approaches, all based on the same fundamental concepts.

In the field of Health Sciences, it plays an important role, given that life itself unfolds through chemical and biochemical reactions.

As for the Physics component, the main aim of this module is to convey to students the importance of physics in the life sciences, providing them with the basic knowledge required to solve physics-related problems they may encounter in their professional lives, at theoretical, practical and instrumental levels.

Prerequisites

Those required for admission to the Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, and a general knowledge of physics and chemistry at A-level.

Learning Outcomes

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. Ability to analyse, synthesise, organise and plan.

2. Ability to apply knowledge to practice and problem-solving.

3. Ability to work in a team, whether single-disciplinary or multidisciplinary.

4. Understanding and applying the scientific method in professional practice.

5. Ability to analyse and model from a general and fundamental perspective within physics.

6. Understanding of the molecular basis of the basic functions of living organisms and their main implications for biotechnology and veterinary medicine.

7. Acquiring, developing and practising the skills required for laboratory work and the use of basic equipment in physics and chemistry

8. Familiarisation with the main bibliographic sources in the fields of physics and chemistry, enabling students to find, select and understand information.

Course content description

Topic 0 Introduction

• Topic 0.1 The atom

• Topic 0.2 Chemical bonding and intermolecular forces

• Topic 0.3 Inorganic Nomenclature

• Topic 0.4 Chemical Reactions

• Topic 0.5 Organic Chemistry

Topic 1 Solutions. Precipitation equilibria. Colligative properties.

Topic 2 Acid–base equilibria

Topic 3 Oxidation/reduction equilibria

Topic 4 Waves and radiation

Topic 5 Generalised theory of elasticity

Topic 6 Bioelectricity

Topic 7 Fluid hydrostatics

Topic 8 Fluid hydrodynamics

Teaching activities

1. Lecture.

Explanation of theoretical principles, using computer-based tools. 1.1 ECTS.

2. Laboratory practicals

Experimental application of the knowledge acquired. 1.2 ECTS

3. Seminars

Presentation and discussion of case studies. Presentations. 0.3 ECTS

E-learning. Learning through interactive methodologies 0.1 ECTS

4. Individual and group tutorials

Guidance and clarification of queries. 0.2 ECTS

5. Independent study

Study. Literature review. 2.8 ECTS

6. Examination

Oral and written assessments 0.3 ECTS

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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To pass this module, students must:

1. Have completed all laboratory practicals.

2. Achieve a mark of 5 out of 10 or higher, as detailed below.

REGULAR EXAMINATION PERIOD

The course may be passed either through continuous assessment or by sitting a final examination.

Continuous Assessment

The minimum attendance required for continuous assessment to be taken into account is 75 per cent of the course activities (this includes both theory and practical sessions).

To pass the course, you must achieve 5 out of 10.

The module is divided into two parts, Chemistry and Physics, both of which use the same assessment system. Both parts must be marked 5 in order to be averaged together to calculate the final mark.

Chemistry

• Laboratory practicals: 20 per cent of the mark.

• Two mid-term exams, each accounting for 30 per cent of the mark. Total: 60 per cent.

• Coursework: 20 per cent of the mark.

Physics

• Laboratory practicals: 20 per cent of the mark.

• Two mid-term exams, each accounting for 30 per cent of the mark. Total: 60 per cent.

• Coursework: 20 per cent of the mark.

The laboratory practicals in both parts will be assessed by means of an exam to be held at the end of each practical session. To be included in the final mark, students must achieve more than 3.5 marks in each exam.

Final Exam

This will consist of two parts, covering Chemistry and Physics respectively. Students will only be required to sit the full, failed part of either Chemistry or Physics; the mark for the passed part will be retained. Should a student have failed the laboratory examination for either or both parts, this may also be resat in this final examination, whilst retaining the mark for the passed part.

The mark obtained in the course activities will be retained for the calculation of the final mark.

EXTRAORDINARY EXAMINATION SESSION

The criteria will be the same as those set out for the ordinary examination session.

It will consist of an exam comprising two parts, corresponding to Chemistry and Physics respectively. Students need only sit the complete, failed part of either Chemistry or Physics; the mark for the passed part will be retained. If a student has failed the laboratory examination for either or both parts, this may also be retaken in this examination, whilst retaining the mark for the passed part.

The mark obtained in the course activities will be retained when calculating the final mark.

The exam format may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer or matching questions, essay questions, clinical cases, practical exercises, procedures or protocols, to be completed in writing or orally. The coordinator will provide further details on the format prior to the exam, if deemed necessary.

Timetable

Click on this link to view the detailed timetable in Excel

Bibliography

Basic:

1. Chang, Raymond

Chemistry

10th ed. Mexico: McGraw-Hill, 2020. 2020.

ISBN: 9780073511092

2. Sears, Francis W.

University Physics

6th ed. Argentina [etc.]: Addison Wesley, 1988. 2018.

ISBN: 0201640139

Supplementary:

3.- Atkins, Jones

Principles of Chemistry

Panamericana. 2012.

ISBN: 9789500602822

Others:

4. Aguilar, J.

Physics Problems: Physics Problems for Students

Barcelona: Reverté, 1994. 2009.

ISBN: 8429140123

Links

Fluid behaviour: hydrostatic pressure and communicating vessels – How fluids behave

Objectives

Understanding the structure and ultrastructure of the cell, its integration at different levels of organisation (epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissue), how these tissues come together to form organs, and how these organs form the various systems and apparatuses—such as the circulatory, respiratory, lymphoid, digestive, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems, as well as the skin and its appendages—linking structure to function.

Prerequisites

Those required for admission to the Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.

Learning Outcomes

Not applicable. Programme description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021

Learning outcomes

1. Acquiring the skills to use a microscope as a source of diagnostic data.

2. Understanding and applying the scientific method in professional practice.

3. To understand the structural and ultrastructural characteristics of the cells, tissues and organs of different domestic species.

4. To acquire skills in understanding, organising and analysing diagnostic data.

5. To interpret histology as the basis for understanding pathology and histopathological diagnosis.

Course content

Understanding of the structure and ultrastructure of the cell, its integration at different levels of organisation (epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissue), how these tissues come together to form organs, and how these organs form the various systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, lymphoid, digestive, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems, as well as the skin and its appendages, relating structure to function.

Teaching activities

Lectures, seminars, microscopy practicals, e-learning, tutorials, independent study and examinations.

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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To pass this module, students must:

Have completed the laboratory practicals.

Pass the theory and practical examinations separately.

Achieve a mark of five points or higher by adding together the percentages set out below:

Final exam: 70% of the final mark

Coursework: 30% of the final mark

Problems set and solved

Continuous assessment tests

Bibliographic research assignments and oral presentations

Attendance, engagement and collaboration in tutorials and seminars

Attitude, skills, knowledge and interaction with the practicals group

Bibliography

Essential:

1. Bacha Jr., William J.

Colour Atlas of Veterinary Histology

Buenos Aires: Intermédica, 1998. 1998.

ISBN: 9505551134

2. Dellmann, H.-Dieter

Cytology and Microscopic Anatomy

: Williams. 1995.

ISBN: 0683014676

3. Fawcett, Don W.

Treatise on Histology

Madrid: Interamericana, McGraw-Hill, 1995. 1995.

ISBN: 8448601076

4. Gartner, Leslie P.

Text and Atlas of Histology

Philadelphia: Saunders, 2007. 2007.

ISBN: 9701066510

5. GARTNER, HIATT

Colour Atlas of Histology

Panamericana Publishers. 2005.

ISBN: 84-85320-40-9

6. Gazquez - Blanco

Treatise on Veterinary Histology

Barcelona: Masson, 2004. 2004.

ISBN: 8445814133

7. GAZQUEZ ORTIZ, A.; BLANCO, A

Treatise on Veterinary Histology

Published by Masson. 2005.

ISBN: 84-458-1413-3

8. GENESER

Histology

Panamericana. 2000.

ISBN: 84-458-1137-1

9. Geneser, Finn

Histology: on the biomolecular basis

Buenos Aires [etc.]: Panamericana, 2003. 2003.

ISBN: 8479034742

10. Junqueira, L. C.

Basic Histology

: Masson. 2006.

ISBN: 9788445814628

11. KÜHNEL

Colour Atlas of Cytology and Histology

Panamericana Publishers. 2005.

12. L.C. JUNQUEIRA, JOSE CARNEIRO

BASIC HISTOLOGY (13th ed.)

PANAMERICANA. 2022.

ISBN: 9786078546527

13. Stevens, Alan

Human Histology

Madrid [etc.]: Harcourt Brace, 1999. 1999.

ISBN: 8481742821

Objectives

This module is designed to establish and consolidate the statistical foundations required by students on the Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine. The aim is for students to master the statistical techniques that will assist them in interpreting data and/or research findings. The course also aims to encourage students to use statistical analysis techniques as a useful tool in their professional practice.

Furthermore, the course aims to introduce students to the communication of statistical analysis results through the creation and presentation of graphs, tables, etc.

Prerequisites

Those required for admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Learning Outcomes

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. The ability to carry out statistical and mathematical work as part of a team – whether single- or multidisciplinary – and to demonstrate respect, appreciation and sensitivity towards the work of others.

2. Ability to communicate statistical knowledge fluently, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, authorities and society at large.

Course content

Chapter 1: Descriptive statistics

Chapter 2: Linear regression

Chapter 3: Probability

Chapter 4: Random variables. Probability distributions.

Chapter 5: Confidence Intervals

Chapter 6: Hypothesis Testing.

Learning activities

- Lectures or sessions: in which the lecturer will present the theoretical concepts and demonstrate practical examples.

- Seminars or assignments: in which students will complete exercises and develop skills in interpreting the results.

- Practical classes: Experimental application of the knowledge acquired.

- E-learning

- Individual and group tutorials: Guidance and clarification of queries.

- Independent study

- Knowledge assessments

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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REGULAR EXAMINATION PERIOD

- Practical activities (70%)

- Portfolio (10%)

- Final exam (20%).

IMPORTANT

To pass the module through continuous assessment, students must meet or exceed the minimum attendance requirement set by the University (75%). If attendance is below this level, the maximum mark achievable will be 4 out of 10.

To pass the module on a course-based basis, students must have sat all examinations and submitted each and every assignment. If this requirement is not met, the mark for continuous assessment will be NP.

SPECIAL EXAMINATION SESSION

- Final exam. (100%)

Bibliography

Core:

1. Miguel Ángel Martínez-González, Estefanía A. Toledo Atucha, Amundena Sánchez-Villegas, Javier Faulin Fajardo

Biostatistics Made Easy

Elsevier. 2020.

ISBN: 978-84-9113-4

2. Moncho Vasallo, Joaquín.

Statistics Applied to the Health Sciences

2nd ed. Elsevier, 2021.

ISBN: 9788491139195

Supplementary:

3.- Guevós, E; García, M.B.; González, A.

Applied Mathematics

García-Moroto Editores. 2008.

ISBN: 9788493629991

4. Macchi, Ricardo Luis

Introduction to Statistics in Health Sciences /

3rd ed. Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2020.

ISBN: 9789500696371

5. Olarrea Busto, José,

Inference

: García Maroto. 2012.

ISBN: 9788415475309

Objectives

OBJECTIVES

To understand how the animal organism functions, not as a collection of isolated organs and systems, but as a coordinated whole subject to numerous regulatory mechanisms, with a particular applied focus on species of veterinary interest

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. To understand the physical and chemical principles and scientific methods of physiology that relate organic variables, control mechanisms and regulation of the various systems under study: the internal environment, excitable tissues, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, the renal system, the endocrine system and the reproductive system.

2. To learn the concepts and characteristics of how the various systems function within the animal organism, integrating knowledge of their structure and function.

3. To understand the fundamentals of the processes and mechanisms that regulate vital functions, as well as the physiological adaptations that enable acclimatisation to variations in the external and internal environment

4. To understand the relevance of the module and its relationship with other modules on the degree programme.

5. To learn how to use the bibliographic information available in this discipline.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of anatomy, embryology, histology, biology, biochemistry, physics and chemistry.

Competencies

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021

Learning outcomes

1. To understand the fundamentals of cellular excitability and communication.

2. To be familiar with the scientific principles and methods of physiology.

3. Understand the principles, processes and mechanisms that regulate vital functions

4. Understand homeostasis.

5. To understand and be familiar with the functioning and regulation of the body’s integrated systems in a healthy individual.

6. To be familiar with comparative physiology in domestic animals and its relevance to veterinary practice

7. To understand and be able to carry out and interpret basic analytical techniques to assess an individual’s normal functionality.

Course description

This module examines the normal functioning of the various organ systems for subsequent application in veterinary medicine and animal production.

COMPETENCIES FOR THE FIRST DAY

ODC 1.1 Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to the animals in their care, the environment, clients, policies and society.

ODC 1.4 Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and the relevant authorities, using language appropriate to the audience in question and fully respecting confidentiality and privacy.

ODC 1.8 Be able to critically review and evaluate literature and presentations.

ODC 1.10 Use their professional skills to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge and the One Health concept, with a view to improving animal health and welfare, the quality of animal care and veterinary public health.

ODC 1.12 Demonstrate an awareness of personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary.

ODC 1.17 Carry out a comprehensive clinical examination and demonstrate competence in clinical decision-making.

ODC 1.28 Apply biosafety principles correctly

Training activities

Lectures or classes: Explanation of theoretical principles, using IT tools.

Assignments or seminars: Presentation and discussion of the practical application of theoretical principles, using IT tools and group discussion.

Practical classes (laboratory): Practical application of the knowledge acquired.

E-learning: self-assessment questionnaires

Individual and group tutorials

Independent study: study and practice of exercises

Assessments: written and oral tests

Assessment system and criteria

Course content:

Topic 1: Internal environment. Blood and lymph.

Topic 2: Respiratory system

Topic 3: Nervous system and excitable tissues

Topic 4: Cardiovascular system

Topic 5: Digestive system

Topic 6: Renal system

Topic 7. Endocrine system

Topic 8. Reproductive system

Assessment system and criteria

THEORY AND ASSIGNMENTS

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

The theory (lectures and assignments) will be assessed by means of a written examination covering the material taught in class.

In each term, there will be a first mid-term exam, which counts towards the final mark, held halfway through the term, and a second mid-term exam during the official examination period (January/May). In total, there are four mid-term exams, and students must achieve a mark of 4.5 or higher in each and every one of them to pass this part of the course.

REGULAR EXAMINATION PERIOD: During the regular examination period, students who have passed the first term will only be examined on the material covered in the second term. Those who have not passed the first term or did not sit the exam will be examined on the entire course or on one of the terms. Students may average marks across the two terms provided they achieved a mark of 4.5 or above in February.

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION PERIOD: During the supplementary examination period, students who have not passed either of the two terms, or who have not passed the terms in previous examination periods of the academic year, will be examined on the entire subject. Students may carry over marks between the two terms provided they achieved a mark of 4.5 or above in February or in the ordinary examination session.

For the July exam, the semesters passed in the February and/or May sessions will be taken into account.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS

The practicals will consist of laboratory work, work in the simulation centre and work in the computer lab.

At the end of the practical sessions, there will be a written examination covering the topics covered during the practical sessions in both the first and second terms.

Attendance at practical sessions is COMPULSORY and ESSENTIAL for passing the module. Students may miss one day of practical sessions throughout the term without justification. Failure to attend two days of practical sessions will result in a mark of 0 for the practical component.

A minimum score of 5 marks must be achieved in both the theory and practical examinations (*active participation in the continuous assessment process may entitle students to exceptions in examinations where marks are 4.5 or above, at the discretion of the coordinator)

To pass this module, students must:

1. Have completed all laboratory practicals.

2. Achieve a minimum score of 5 marks in the theory and practical examinations (*active participation in the continuous assessment process may entitle students to exceptions in examinations where marks are 4.5 or above, at the discretion of the coordinator)

Assessment system:

- Assessment of practical activities: 30%

- Final knowledge test: 70%

Timetable

Click on this link to view the detailed timetable in Excel

Bibliography

Basic:

1. Albino García Sacristán

VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY

Tébar Flores Publishers. 2018.

ISBN: 8473605713

2. B.G. Klein

Cunningham’s Veterinary Physiology

Elsevier. Saunders. 2014.

ISBN: 9788490223178

3. D. U. Silverthorn,

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach

Panamericana. 2013.

ISBN: 9786079356149

4. J.E. Guyton Hall

Textbook of Medical Physiology

12th ed. Elsevier. 2011.

ISBN: 9788480868198

5. S. I. Fox

Human Physiology

McGraw-Hill. 2008.

ISBN: 9788448161736

6. Tony Plant, Anthony Zeleznik

Knobil and Neill’s Physiology of Reproduction

Academic Press. 2014.

ISBN: 9780123971753

Objectives

*To gain an understanding of the microorganisms that affect animals and those that have industrial, biotechnological or ecological applications.

*To distinguish morphologically between each of the groups of microorganisms of veterinary interest.

*To understand the mechanisms of transmission of the main infectious diseases.

*Ability to use scientific vocabulary, both orally and in writing, to accurately express knowledge specific to microbiology.

*To understand serological and molecular diagnostic methods.

*Understand the appropriate sampling procedures and how samples should be preserved.

*Understand how to culture, isolate and identify the microorganisms involved in various infectious diseases.

*Understand how to carry out an antibiogram and advise on the antibiotic of choice for treatment.

*Be able to prepare and interpret a microbiological report.

*For students to learn, in the Microbiology laboratory, how to handle the equipment and apply the methods used to identify different microorganisms.

*Students should understand the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents.

*To stimulate curiosity about topics in popular science relating to microbiology and infectious diseases, particularly those concerning new diagnostic methods, emerging and re-emerging pathogens, incidence and prevalence data for various diseases in our community, and antibiotic resistance.

*Students should learn to use the main bibliographic sources.

Prerequisites

Advanced knowledge of the content covered in the core modules, Biology and Anatomy.

Competencies

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. To distinguish morphologically between each of the groups of microorganisms of veterinary interest.

2. Understand the appropriate sampling procedures and how samples should be preserved.

3. Be able to culture, isolate and identify the microorganisms involved in various infectious diseases.

4. Understand the transmission mechanisms of the main infectious diseases and their significance within the One Health framework.

5. Be able to carry out an antibiotic susceptibility test and advise on the antibiotic of choice for treatment, and understand its importance within the One Health framework.

6. Understand serological and molecular diagnostic methods.

7. To have an interest in topics relating to the popularisation of science in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases, particularly those concerning new diagnostic methods, emerging and re-emerging pathogens, incidence and prevalence data for various diseases in our environment, antibiotic resistance, etc. and their importance in the One Health context.

8. Be able to prepare and interpret a microbiological report.

9. Ability to use scientific vocabulary, both orally and in writing, to accurately express one’s knowledge of microbiology.

Course content

This module covers: morphology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, pathogenic mechanisms and taxonomy of viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause infections in animals or are of industrial, biotechnological, ecological and public health interest.

BLOCK I: GENERAL BACTERIOLOGY

Topic 1. General concepts. Structure and morphology of the prokaryotic cell.

Topic 2. Cell wall. Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Topic 3. Cell membrane. Cytoplasm. Ribosomes. Bacterial genome. Plasmids.

Topic 4. Glycocalyx. Flagellum. Fimbriae and pili. Spores.

Topic 5. Bacterial metabolism.

Topic 6 – Microbial growth.

Topic 7. – Bacterial genetics

Topic 8. Bacterial infections. Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity. Zoonoses

Topic 9. Laboratory diagnosis of bacterial diseases

Topic 10. – Antibacterial agents

Topic 11. Classification of prokaryotes. The Bergey’s Manual

BLOCK II: SPECIALISED BACTERIOLOGY

Gram-negative bacteria (Phylum BXII. Proteobacteria)

Topic 12. – Alphaproteobacteria: Genus Rickettsia, Genus Ehrlichia, Genus Anaplasma, Genus Neorickettsia, Genus Bartonella,

Topic 13.- Alphaproteobacteria: Genus Brucella

Topic 14. – Betaproteobacteria: Genus Burkholderia, Genus Bordetella, Genus Taylorella.

Topic 15. – Gammaproteobacteria: Genus Francisella, Genus Coxiella, Genus Pseudomonas, Genus Moraxella, Genus Vibrio, Genus Listonella, Genus Aeromonas.

Topic 16. – Gammaproteobacteria: Genus Actinobacillus, Genus Haemophilus, Genus Pasteurella, Genus Mannheimia,

Topic 17. – Gammaproteobacteria: Enterobacteria: General Characteristics. Escherichia coli.

Topic 18. – Gammaproteobacteria: Enterobacteria: Genus Salmonella, Genus Yersinia. Opportunistic enterobacteria.

Topic 19.- Deltaproteobacteria: Genus Lawsonia. Epsilonproteobacteria: Genus Campylobacter

Gram-positive bacteria with low G+C content (Phylum BXIII. Firmicutes)

Topic 20. – Class Clostridia: Genus Clostridium.

Topic 21. – Class Mollicutes: Genus Mycoplasma, Genus Erysipelothrix.

Topic 22. – Class Bacilli: Genus Bacillus, Genus Listeria.

Topic 23. – Class Bacilli: Genus Staphylococcus.

Topic 24. Class Bacilli: Genus Streptococcus, Genus Enterococcus

Gram-positive bacteria with high G+C content (Phylum BXIV. Actinobacteria)

Topic 25. – Genus Mycobacterium.

Topic 26. – Genus Corynebacterium, Genus Rhodococcus

Topic 27.- Actinomycetes: Genus Actinomyces, Genus Actinobaculum, Genus Arcanobacterium, Genus Nocardia, Genus Dermatophilus.

Chlamydiae (Phylum BXVI. Chlamydiae)

Topic 28. – Genus Chlamydophila

Spirochaetes (Phylum BXVII. Spirochaetes)

Topic 29. – Genus Borrelia, Genus Brachyspira, Genus Leptospira.

BLOCK III: GENERAL VIROLOGY (To be taught in the seminars)

Topic 30 (Seminar 1). – Definition and concept of viruses. Morphology and structure of viruses. Classification and main groups.

Topic 31 (Seminar 2). – Virus replication. Stages of infection.

Topic 32 (Seminar 3). – Methods for identifying and characterising viruses. Mechanisms of viral pathogenicity.

BLOCK IV: SPECIALISED VIROLOGY (To be taught in the seminars)

Topic 33 (Seminar 4). – Double-stranded DNA viruses: Family Poxviridae and Family Asfaviridae

Topic 34 (Seminar 5). Double-stranded DNA viruses: Herpesviridae family, Adenoviridae family, Papillomaviridae family

Topic 35 (Seminar 6) – Single-stranded DNA viruses: Circoviridae family, Parvoviridae family.

Topic 36 (Seminar 7) – Viruses with reverse transcriptase: Retroviridae family.

Topic 37 (Seminar 8) – Double-stranded RNA viruses: Reoviridae family, Birnaviridae family.

Topic 38 (Seminar 9) – Single-stranded RNA (-): Paramyxoviridae family, Rhabdoviridae family and

Topic 39 (Seminar 10) – Single-stranded RNA (-) viruses: Family Orthomyxoviridae.

Topic 40 (Seminar 11). – Single-stranded RNA (-) viruses: Bunyaviridae family, Bornaviridae family, Arenaviridae family.

Topic 41 (Seminar 12) – Single-stranded RNA viruses (+): Picornaviridae family, Caliciviridae family.

Topic 42 (Seminar 13) – Single-stranded RNA viruses (+): Coronaviridae family, Arteriviridae family.

Topic 43 (Seminar 14). – Single-stranded RNA viruses (+): Flaviviridae family, Togaviridae family.

BLOCK V: PRIONS

Topic 44 (Seminar 15). – Prions.

BLOCK VI: MYCOLOGY

Topic 45.— General characteristics of fungi: morphology and structure. Metabolism and reproduction.

Topic 46.—Taxonomy and identification. Mechanisms of pathogenic action. Mycotoxicosis. Methods of study.

Topic 47. – Fungi with coenocytic mycelium: Genus Saprolegnia, Genus Mucor, Genus Rhizopus, Genus Absidia.

Topic 48. Fungi with septate mycelium: Genus Ascosphaera, Genus Aspergillus. Dermatophytes: Genus Microsporum, Genus Trichophyton.

Topic 49. – Dimorphic fungi: Genus Histoplasma, Genus Coccidioides, Genus Blastomyces, Genus Sporothrix. Yeasts: Genus Candida, Genus Cryptococcus, Genus Malassezia.

Training activities

Lecture: Explanation of theoretical principles, using computer-based tools.

Practical laboratory sessions: Experimental application of the knowledge acquired.

Seminars: Presentation and discussion of case studies. Lectures.

E-learning: Interactive distance learning via the virtual campus.

Individual and group tutorials: Guidance and clarification of queries.

Independent study: Study. Literature review.

Oral and written assessments

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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To pass this module, students must:

1. Have completed the laboratory practicals.

2. Achieve a mark of 5.0 or higher in each of the four mid-term exams covering the course syllabus.

3. Achieve a mark of 5.0 or higher by adding together the percentages set out below:

Final exam: 70% of the final mark

Laboratory practicals: 20 per cent of the final mark

Course activities: 10% of the final mark.

• Problems set and solved

• Continuous assessment tests

• Literature review assignments and oral presentations

• Attendance, engagement and collaboration in tutorials and seminars

• Attitude, skills, knowledge and interpretation within the practical group

EXAM TYPE:

The examinations will consist of a single section of multiple-choice questions. Students must answer 60 per cent of the questions correctly in order to rule out the statistical probability of answering correctly by chance. Incorrect answers do not result in marks being deducted.

In examinations that include essay-style sections, such as practical examinations or oral presentations, any serious conceptual error may be considered grounds for a fail, regardless of the numerical mark obtained.

JANUARY EXAM SESSION:

The final mark for the first term will be calculated as follows:

- Practical sessions (compulsory attendance and exam): 20 per cent of the mark.

- Continuous assessment: 10% of the mark.

- Average of the two exams (November and January): 70% of the mark.

It is an essential requirement to have passed each mid-term exam and to have completed the first four-month period’s practical sessions.

If a student has failed any of the mid-term exams, they may retake that part in the ordinary exam in May or June.

MAY–JUNE REGULAR EXAM SESSION:

Students must sit the fourth mid-term exam and any mid-term exams they have previously failed. The final mark will be calculated as follows:

• Average of the practical work marks for the first and second terms (compulsory attendance and exam): 20% of the mark.

• Average of the continuous assessment marks for both semesters: 10% of the mark.

• Average of the four mid-term exams (all must have a mark of 5 or above): 70 per cent of the mark.

SPECIAL EXAMINATION SESSION:

Students will only be required to sit the examination for the modules corresponding to the mid-term exams they previously failed. The final mark will be calculated using the same procedure as that described for the standard examination period.

Bibliography

Essential:

1. P.J. Quinn, B.K. Markey, M.E. Carter, W.J. Donnelly, F.C. Leonard

Veterinary Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Zaragoza: Acribia. 2008.

ISBN: 8420010499

2. Quinn, P. J.

Elements of Veterinary Microbiology

Zaragoza: Acribia, 2005. 2005.

ISBN: 842001057X

3. Tortora, Gerard J.

Introduction to Microbiology

Buenos Aires: Médica Panamericana, 2007. 2007.

ISBN: 9789500607407

Supplementary:

4.- Fenner, F.

Veterinary Virology

Zaragoza: Acribia, 1992. 1992.

ISBN: 842000720X

5.- Prescott, Lansing M.

Microbiology

5th ed. Madrid: McGraw-Hill: Interamericana de España, D. 2004.

ISBN: 844860525x

6. Vadillo Machota, Santiago

Handbook of Veterinary Microbiology

Madrid: McGraw-Hill: Interamericana de España. 2002.

ISBN: 8448604709

Links

WHO – WHO Food Safety

IFST Institute of Food Science and Technology – UK Food Safety Observatory

CNTA – National Centre for Food Safety and Technology.

AESAN – Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition

EUR-Lex – To consult European legislation

MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS FOR FOOD – All microbiological parameters by food type

CECT – Spanish Collection of Type Cultures

NCBI – Search for scientific publications

ELSEVIER – Scientific publications

COMBASE – The ComBase browser allows you to search through thousands of microbial growth and survival curves collected from research centres and publications

ScienceDirect – Scientific publications

Citation guidelines – Guidelines for citing undergraduate dissertations and doctoral theses.

Objectives

- To provide the scientific and technical foundations of agricultural production and its interrelationship with livestock production.

- To understand and distinguish between the main agricultural crops and their uses in livestock feed.

- To define and analyse the main economic and market factors involved in the management of agricultural and livestock holdings.

Prerequisites

Advanced knowledge of the content of the Common Core Training Module

Competencies

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. To understand the characteristics of the agricultural environment and the various variables affecting agricultural production. Main agricultural products, and techniques for the conservation and utilisation of those related to livestock production.

2. To examine current issues facing the agricultural and livestock sectors, and the economic factors affecting the profitability of an agricultural holding within the context of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Future prospects.

3. Ability to manage a business in the agri-food sector, including knowledge of the processes and machinery used in animal feed mills, such as the procurement of raw materials and finished feed.

4. To identify the factors influencing the sustainability of a production system. Interactions with the environment and biodiversity. Ability to minimise adverse environmental impacts.

5. Knowledge of production systems within the EU parameters for Organic Farming and Livestock Production.

Course content description

As part of the agriculture module, this course covers:

- The agricultural and livestock sector in Spain and the EU: structure and distribution.

- The marketing of agricultural products: stakeholders, channels, examples.

- The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): origins, development and current situation: CAP 2023–27

- Agricultural accounting: balance sheets and profit and loss accounts of agricultural and livestock enterprises.

- Financing of agricultural and livestock enterprises. Return on investment and profitability of livestock production holdings.

- The ecological foundations of agricultural production: climate and soil. Soil-plant-animal relationships. Management of agricultural and livestock systems. Sustainable development within the framework of mixed farming operations.

- Characteristics and description of the main agricultural crops and their uses in animal feed.

- Effects of toxic plants on livestock and animals in general. Possible treatments.

Training activities

- Lectures.

- Seminars.

- Practical sessions (workshops).

- Individual and group tutorials

- Independent study

- Exams

Assessment system and criteria

In the REGULAR EXAMINATION PERIOD, to pass the module it will be essential to achieve a minimum mark of five points in the final module mark, taking the following considerations into account:

1. Students must have completed and attended the practical sessions: seed workshop and laboratory sessions (crops and soils)

2. Students must have completed and submitted on time the practical assignment for the course on agricultural crops.

3. Students must have completed and submitted on time all other assignments and projects (assignment on toxic plants).

4. A minimum mark of 3.5 is required across all examination marks (first mid-term, second mid-term and practical examination, each with its corresponding weighting) in order to calculate the average with the other continuous assessment marks. Below this mark, the final mark will be that of the examination.

A mid-term exam (which exempts students from covering that material in the final exam) will be held; if passed, the following percentages will be taken into account to determine the final mark:

1) Final exam: 40 per cent, comprising theoretical and practical multiple-choice questions

2) Mid-term exam: 40 per cent, comprising theoretical and practical multiple-choice questions

3) Crop work: 10 per cent

4) Other assignments and projects: 10%

In this case (where the mid-term exam has been waived), the final exam will consist of:

1) An exam with questions relating to the content of workshops and laboratory sessions (10 per cent of the final mark).

2) An exam with questions relating to the content of the subject matter covered in sessions, assignments and projects for the part of the course not covered by the mid-term exam (30% of the final mark).

If the material covered in the mid-term exam is not exempted, the following percentages will apply to calculate the final mark:

1) Final exam: 80%, comprising theoretical and practical multiple-choice questions

2) Cultivation assignment: 10 per cent

3) Other assignments and projects: 10%

In this case (where the mid-term exam is not exempted), the final exam will consist of three parts, with the following weightings in the final mark for the module:

1) An exam with questions relating to the content covered in workshops and laboratory sessions (10% of the final mark).

2) Exam covering the material from the first mid-term exam (40% of the final mark).

3) An exam with questions relating to the content covered in the second mid-term exam (30% of the final mark).

The remaining 20 per cent comprises the mark for the cultivation assignment (10 per cent) and the mark for other assignments and projects (10 per cent).

In the EXTRAORDINARY EXAMINATION SESSION, the final mark for the module will consist entirely of the mark obtained in this examination. The exam for the July extraordinary sitting of the module may include questions covering the entire syllabus, including assignments and practical work from workshops and laboratories.

Important note:

When marking multiple-choice exams, the statistical probability of answering correctly by chance will be taken into account; therefore, incorrect answers will be penalised with a negative mark equivalent to 30 per cent of the positive mark awarded for a correct answer.

Assessment of practical sessions:

Attendance at practical sessions (workshops and laboratories) is compulsory. If a student fails to attend a practical session for which they have been scheduled, that session cannot be made up at a later date and the absence will be recorded. One absence results in the loss of 25 per cent of the practicals mark. With two or more absences, the practicals will not be marked and the mark will be NP (not presented).

Timetable

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Bibliography

Basic:

1. Alonso Sebastián, Ramón

Economics of the agri-food enterprise

2nd ed. Madrid [etc.]: Mundi-Prensa, 2004. 2004.

ISBN: 8484761932

2. ANDRES GUERRERO

EXTENSIVE HERBACEOUS CROPS

MUNDI-PRENSA BOOKS. 1999.

ISBN: 9788471147974

3. Ballestero, Enrique

Economics of the Agricultural and Food Sector: Production, Co

2nd ed. Madrid; Barcelona; Mexico: Mundi-prensa, 2000. 2000.

ISBN: 8471146363

4. David Villar and Juan Javier Otíz Díaz

Toxic Plants of Veterinary Interest

Masson-Elsevier. 2006.

ISBN: 9788445816073

5. JOSE MARÍA MATEO BOX

HANDBOOK OF AGRICULTURE: AGRICULTURAL CROPS

MUNDI-PRENSA LIBROS. 2005.

ISBN: 9788484762485

6. Urbano Terrón, Pedro

Plant Science: Engineering of Plant Production

Madrid; Barcelona; Mexico: Mundi-prensa, 2002. 2002.

ISBN: 8484760375

Supplementary:

7. Porta Casanellas, Jaime

Soil Science for Agriculture and the Environment

3rd ed. Madrid [etc.]: Mundi-Prensa, 2003. 2003.

ISBN: 8484761487

8. Urbano Terrón, Pedro

Phytotechnical Applications

Madrid [etc.]: Mundi-Prensa, 1990, 4th reprint 2000. 2000.

ISBN: 8471142783

9. Urbano Terrón, Pedro

Agricultural Systems with Crop Rotations and Alternatives

Madrid: Mundi-Prensa, 1992. 1992.

ISBN: 8471143763

Objectives

To understand the digestive processes of livestock and companion animal species, as well as the characteristics of plant-based animal feed, through the chemical and nutritional composition of the feed.

Prerequisites

Advanced knowledge of the content of the Common Core Training Module.

Competencies

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

- Knowledge and application of raw materials for animal feed: characteristics, production and preservation

- Knowledge and application of the fundamentals of animal nutrition, ration formulation and feed production

Both learning outcomes lead to an understanding of the importance and impact of animal nutrition on i) farm profitability, ii) animal health and welfare, and iii) production and reproductive performance. To acquire the ability to design nutritional programmes for monogastric animals, ruminants and in aquaculture, to formulate rations using linear programming, and to critically evaluate existing programmes.

Course content

Topic 1: Introduction to Animal Nutrition in Veterinary Medicine.

Topic 2: Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism. General Principles.

Topic 3. – Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism II. Specific differences: monogastric and ruminant animals

Topic 4. – Digestibility. Concept and definition. Methods used to determine digestibility. Actual and apparent digestibility. Factors affecting digestibility.

Topic 5. – Energy I. Gross energy. Digestible energy. Energy loss via urine and gases.

Topic 6. – Energy II. Energy loss in the form of heat: the thermal increase. Metabolisable energy and net energy.

Topic 7. – Feed. Concept and classification. Databases and feed matrices.

Topic 8. Sampling and chemical analysis of feed. Composition, types and quality parameters. Analytical techniques.

Topic 9. Water. Requirements in different species. Functions in the body. Regulation of intake. Quality. A biosecurity perspective.

Topic 10. Forage: Systems for processing and preserving forage. Hay. Silage. Straw. Leaves and stems of trees and shrubs. Pastures, meadows and pasturelands.

Topic 11.- Concentrated feeds. Cereal grains. Cereal by-products. Animal protein concentrates. Dairy products. Fats and oils. By-products from the agri-food industry.

Topic 12.- Additives in animal feed.

Training activities

Sessions: Explanation of theoretical principles, using IT tools. 15 hours

Assignments: Presentation and completion of practical case studies (exercises). 7 hours

Visit: a visit to an animal feed factory

E-learning: self-assessment questionnaires

Independent study: studying and practising exercises

Exams: written and oral assessments

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be set out in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities—which require the student’s physical or virtual presence—will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment in the ordinary examination period (except for students retaking the course). In this case, the examination to be held during the official period established by the University shall be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

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The assessment for the module consists of:

- Assessment of practical activities: 35%

- Coursera course 10 per cent, applied exercise 5 per cent

- Final knowledge test: 50%

Practical activities will be assessed through exercises based on the content of the assignments and the field trip. A mark of 5 or above must be achieved in this assessment in order to be eligible for the course assessment.

Completion of the Coursera course accounts for 10 per cent and the applied practical exercise for 5 per cent

The final knowledge test is a multiple-choice exam (in which incorrect answers are penalised to negate the effect of chance). This exam covers the content of the sessions and must be passed with a mark of 5 in order for the course assessment to be completed.

Timetable

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Bibliography

Core:

1. McDONALD, P.; EDWARDS, R.; GREENHALGH, J.; MORGAN, C.A.

Animal Nutrition

7th ed. Acribia Publishers, Zaragoza. 2013.

ISBN: 8420010707

Supplementary:

2. Arturo Anadón Navarro

Additives in Animal Feed: A Regulatory Compendium

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 2000.

ISBN: 8449104602

3.- J.P.F. D’Mello

Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition

CABI Publishing. 2000.

ISBN: 0851993788

4. Michael R Bedford, Gary G Partridge

Enzymes in Farm Animal Nutrition

CABI Publishing. 2001.

ISBN: 0851993931

5. P. C. Garnsworthy, J. Wiseman

Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition 2001

Nottingham University Press. 2001.

ISBN: 1897676085

Others:

6. Carlos Buxadé Carbó

Feed and Rationing

Mundi-Prensa. 1995.

ISBN: 8471145650

7. Carlos de Blas Beorlegui, Gonzalo G Mateos; Paloma García Rebollar

FEDNA Tables on the Composition and Nutritional Value of Feedstuffs for the Manufacture of Compound Feed

Madrid: Spanish Foundation for the Development of Animal Nutrition. 2003.

ISBN: 846078620X

8. Pond, W. G.

Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition and Feeding

Limusa Wiley. 2003.

ISBN: 9681852990

Objectives

The Pharmacology module aims to provide students with meaningful learning and an integrated education. It seeks to instil in students the value of continuous professional development in pharmacology throughout their careers and over time, as pharmacology is a constantly evolving science. Successful completion of the module requires active participation in both theoretical and practical learning; consequently, as this is a single-module course, students must pass both components to pass the module.

Prerequisites

Structure and function of healthy animals.

Fundamentals of animal breeding, improvement, management and welfare.

Physical, chemical and molecular bases of biological processes, as well as analytical and diagnostic techniques of veterinary interest.

Knowledge of the basic aspects of the various biological agents of veterinary interest.

Knowledge of alterations in the structure and function of the animal organism.

To successfully complete this module, students must have a firm grasp of biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and parasitology.

Competencies

Not applicable. Course description adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Learning outcomes

1. To be able to use the basic terminology of the subjects comprising this course correctly and with confidence.

2. Understand veterinary prescribing and know how to prescribe medicines responsibly.

3. Be able to confidently apply the appropriate dosages and routes of administration throughout the course of treatment, both for individual animals and in groups.

4. Possess the skills to identify clinical interactions that affect the response to pharmacological treatment.

5. Prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions resulting from professional malpractice and minimise the risk of harmful effects inherent in the use of medicines.

6. Be able to lead interdisciplinary teams involved in the study of the safety of medicines in food.

Course content

In this module, we will study the general principles of pharmacokinetics. We will examine the pharmaceutical forms, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action and effects of the main pharmacological groups of analgesics and anti-inflammatories, as well as those used to modify behaviour...

We will study the physical, physiological and pharmacological foundations of anaesthesiology, as well as the techniques used to administer it (local, regional and general (inhalation or injection)).

Teaching activities

Lectures: explanation of theoretical principles, using audiovisual aids and IT tools.

Seminars and practical sessions: problem-solving, practical scenarios and clinical case studies. Laboratory practicals with content directly related to the theoretical aspects.

Consultation sessions: guidance and clarification of queries.

Assessment system and criteria

Without prejudice to any other requirements that may be specified in the relevant course syllabus, as a general rule, failure to attend more than 75 per cent of the course’s teaching activities requiring the student’s physical or virtual presence will result in the loss of the right to continuous assessment during the standard examination period. In this case, the examination to be held during the official period set by the University will be the sole assessment criterion, with the weighting specified in the course syllabus.

With regard to the examination, the format may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer or matching questions, essay questions, clinical cases, practical exercises, procedures or protocols, to be completed in writing or orally. The coordinator will provide further details on the format prior to the examination, if deemed necessary

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Assessment criteria

The module consists of a practical component and a theoretical component. Students must pass both components to pass the module

The final mark for the module will be calculated as follows:

- Assessment of practical activities: 35%

- Laboratory notebook: 15%

- Final knowledge test: 50%

Pass: a mark of 5 out of 10 or higher in each of the components.

THEORY: Includes the syllabus covered in LECTURES and ASSIGNMENTS

- Continuous Assessment (CA): if you opt for this method of assessment, you will sit a first CA exam in March covering the theoretical material taught up to that point. If you pass this, you will have completed that section of the syllabus, and you will sit a second CA exam, which will coincide with the Ordinary Examination Period and cover the remainder of the theoretical material. If you fail this second CA exam, you must sit an exam on ALL the theoretical material in the Extraordinary Examination Session.

The final theory mark for students who have passed both EC exams with a mark of 5 or above will be the average of those marks.

- Ordinary Assessment (EO) and Extraordinary Assessment (EEO): these cover the entire theoretical syllabus. The final theory mark for students sitting these assessments will be the mark obtained in the exam.

Theory exam:

Each continuous assessment exam will consist of between 10 and 25 varied questions: definition of terms, filling in tables with different sections, multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, problem-solving, drawing up or completing diagrams, short definitions, problem-solving, etc.

Any serious conceptual error, significant spelling mistakes or any other factor that the teacher deems appropriate may result in the exam being failed, regardless of the numerical mark obtained.

In the ordinary and supplementary examination sessions, students will sit an exam comprising between 10 and 25 questions for each section previously failed, and each of these will be marked out of 10 independently.

PRACTICAL WORK: includes material covered in practical sessions. 100 per cent attendance is compulsory.

- Practical examination: covers all practical material. This accounts for 35 per cent of the final practical mark. It may be taken during the regular examination period and/or the supplementary examination period.

- Practical exercises/assessment: accounts for 15 per cent of the final practical mark.

The final practical mark for students who have passed the practical examinations and exercises with a mark of 5 or above will be the average of those marks.

Practical exams:

A practical examination will be held during the ordinary and supplementary examination periods, consisting of between 1 and 10 varied questions, with a structure similar to the theory examinations described above.

Teaching methodology

The lecturer will deliver the theoretical module in the allocated classrooms, supported by audiovisual aids.

Assignments and laboratory sessions will be held at the relevant locations. Participation in and performance during these sessions will be taken into account in the final mark.

Timetable

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