Behaviour and Animal Husbandry

DYR1001

The course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of ethology, the domestication and history of dogs, cats and rabbits and about the natural behavior and needs of these species, husbandry, care and breeding.

Development of breeds. A theoretical and practical review of the safe handling of patients in various situations is an important part of the topic. Ethics and animal welfare regarding keeping, breeding, handling and medical treatment of pets

For students admitted to the Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing at Nord only.

Knowledge

of the natural needs and behaviors of the various animal species
of the challenges that domestication poses for different animal species
of the husbandry, care, breeding and handling of healthy animals
of Norwegian legislation regarding animal and animal welfare

Skills

know how to interpret animal signaling and understand animal behavior in different situations
know how to handle animals in different situations ensuring the animal's welfare and safety, and the safety of the owner and employees
be able to prepare and follow up on the stabling of patients

General Competencies

understand and interpret animal behavior in different situations
to communicate professionally with collegues
be able to reflect on ethical and animal welfare challenges in breeding and keeping animals as pets

No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply. The university require that students have a laptop with internet access outside campus.

In additioni the students need scrubs.

Compulsory for and only for Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing.

Lectures, seminars, practical training, written assignments and presentations.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Compound assessment, grading scale Letter grades

Compulsory participation - 100% attendance at seminar, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Compulsory participation - 100% attendance at practical exercises, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Assessment Task - assignment present assignment (s) in plenary, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Assessment Task - present assignment in plenary, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Oral exam, 30 minutes, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.

Subject language

Norwegian

Credits

7.5

Bodø

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture

Course coordinator

Assistant Professor

Heidi Vollan Solvik

heidi.v.solvik@nord.no