| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | ||
| ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
Course unit
LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMAL FOOD SAFETY
AVP3050236, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMAL FOOD SAFETY
AVP3050236, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AG0065, Degree course structure A.Y. 2017/18, A.Y. 2018/19 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 8.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | LIVESTOCK BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMAL FOOD SAFETY | |
| Website of the academic structure | http://www.agrariamedicinaveterinaria.unipd.it/ | |
| Department of reference | Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | LEGNARO (PD) | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | MARTINO CASSANDRO | AGR/17 |
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ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core courses | AGR/17 | General Techniques for Zoology and Genetic Improvement | 8.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | First semester |
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| Year | 2nd Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice | 1.0 | 8 | 17.0 | No turn |
| Laboratory | 1.0 | 8 | 17.0 | No turn |
| Lecture | 6.0 | 48 | 102.0 | No turn |
Examination board
| Board | From | To | Members of the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Commissione a.a. 2018/19 | 01/12/2018 | 30/11/2019 |
CASSANDRO
MARTINO
(Presidente)
PENASA MAURO (Membro Effettivo) DE MARCHI MASSIMO (Supplente) |
| 5 Commissione a.a. 2017/18 | 01/12/2017 | 30/11/2018 |
CASSANDRO
MARTINO
(Presidente)
PENASA MAURO (Membro Effettivo) DE MARCHI MASSIMO (Supplente) |
| Prerequisites: | Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, animal biology and anatomy and physiology of animals used for livestock production. |
| Target skills and knowledge: | The student will acquire the techniques of management and conservation of animal genetic resources and will be able to compare them with those typical of the genetic improvement of animals for livestock production. The student will be able to recognize and characterize, with modern approaches (genomics and proteomics), species and animal breeds. The student will be able to define a conservation and valorization program of local populations and will be able to estimate the degree of risk of the disappearance of animal genetic resources. Furthermore, the student will know how to quantify the added value of animal genetic resources associated with their products, the environment and the territory. |
| Examination methods: | Written exam in English. |
| Assessment criteria: | Contribution to paper mark:
80% - Final examination. 20% - Group reports on specific topics (home-work), participation to exercises, visits and laboratory activities. |
| Course unit contents: | 1° CFU: Animal Biodiversity
2° CFU: Livestock Biodiversity 3° CFU: Livestock species to bring into the Ark 4° CFU: Strategies and conservation schemes 5° CFU: Measures of genetic diversity and uniqueness 6° CFU: Molecular markers 7° CFU: Case studies 8° CFU: Exercises and visits |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Lectures (60%).
Classroom exercise, on-line self-assessment test, exercises in the laboratory of animal biotechnologies (30%). Guided tours in conservation centers (10%). Teaching will be in enighish language. |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | Lecture notes.
Global plan of action (FAO). National Plan of Agricultural Biodiversity. All the material presented during classes and exercises/visits will be available at the following link: https://elearning.unipd.it/scuolaamv/ |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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- Lecturing
- Laboratory
- Case study
- Working in group
- Loading of files and pages (web pages, Moodle, ...)
