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Course code: BHS20207f13Semester: 2013/2014 summer
Name: ANIMAL WELFARE IN ZOOS
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 20 / 40
Lecturer: dr Przemysław Cwynar
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W1 – has advanced knowledge of the maintenance, welfare, trade and transport of wild animals and the underlying risks of zoonotics [BH2 – W03]; W2 – has knowledge of the areas of biology that are related to animal welfare, particularly the culture and the legal protection of wild animals and breeding of these animals [BH2 – W06]; W3 – understand what is the importance of ensuring appropriate conditions for the maintenance of animals in zoos, understands the principles of animal welfare in zoos and their links with animal husbandry and agriculture [BH – W09]; W4 – knows the basic concepts of ecology, including the biology and classification of selected species of wildlife and the organization, equipment, facilities management and runs for animals [BH2 – W14]; W5 – indicates the possibility of practical use of knowledge in real life [BH2 – W16]. Knowledge: W1 – has advanced knowledge of the maintenance, welfare, trade and transport of wild animals and the underlying risks of zoonotics [BH2 – W03]; W2 – has knowledge of the areas of biology that are related to animal welfare, particularly the culture and the legal protection of wild animals and breeding of these animals [BH2 – W06]; W3 – understand what is the importance of ensuring appropriate conditions for the maintenance of animals in zoos, understands the principles of animal welfare in zoos and their links with animal husbandry and agriculture [BH – W09]; W4 – knows the basic concepts of ecology, including the biology and classification of selected species of wildlife and the organization, equipment, facilities management and runs for animals [BH2 – W14]; W5 – indicates the possibility of practical use of knowledge in real life [BH2 – W16].
Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): K1 – shows interest in updating the knowledge of the biology and maintenance of appropriate living conditions of animals kept in zoos [BH2 – K01]; K2 – is able to schedule a task, adapting them to the test conditions, their equipment and capabilities [BH2 – K03]; K3 – is sensitive to nature as a collection of the cognitive, aesthetic and educational, and tourism and is aware of the importance of biodiversity and promote the protection of expressing the commitment to quality and the future of the environment [BH2 – K05]; K4 – is aware of the risks to humans and animals resulting from the progress of civilization, sees the need for ecology [BH2 – K06]; K5 – has ethical attitudes towards animals [BH2 – K04].
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: zoology, animal hygiene, animal breeding
Course content: Course contents: Objectives and tasks of zoos and their association with animal husbandry and agriculture. Outline of the history of zoos. A review of selected zoos. Keeping, breeding and welfare of wild animals (EAZA). The organization and arrangement of rooms and enclosures for wild animals. Legal protection of animals in zoos. Washington Convention (CITES). Red Book of animals. Extinct, endangered and threatened with extinction. A review of selected species of animals kept in zoos. The main zoonotic threats. Fieldwork in zoos (Wroclaw, Opole).
Recommended literature: 1. Bell C. E. (red.): Encyclopedia of the World’s Zoos. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago – London 2001. 2. Hutchins M., Thoney D. A., Schlager N. (red.): Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia. Gale Group, 2003. 3. Komosińska H., Podsiadło H.: Ssaki kopytne. PWN, Warszawa 2002. 4. Sumiński P., Goszczyński J., Romanowski J.: Ssaki drapieżne Europy. PWRiL, Warszawa 1993 5. Sura P.: Encyklopedia współczesnych płazów i gadów. Wydawnictwo Fundacja, Nowy Sącz 2005
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