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Course code: BBS10396f14Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Ethology of Horses
Major: Biology
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 5
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 10 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Ewa Jodkowska, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.
Learning outcomes: Knowledge Student: W1 - knows physique of horses on a background of evolutionary change [KB_W06]; W2 - has in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the sensory organs of horses [KB_W07]. Skills Student: U1- can alone conduct a behavioral assessment of the horses [KB_U02]; U2- can determine the influence of the environment on the behavior of horses and the occurrence of stereotypies [KB_U11].
Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors) Student: K1 - has knowledge of learning experience and educational value of the understanding with horses [KB_K04]; K2 - is aware of ethics in the use of horses [KB_K07].
Prerequisites: Biology, behavior of animals.
Course content: Terms of horses survival in the environment, horses sensory function, the behavior of horses in the stables and pasture, behavior play and learning, methods of communication with horses, natural horsemanship, stereotypies in horses. Rules of European Union on keeping, use and welfare of horse.
Recommended literature: Diacont K.: Praca z końmi od podstaw. Sp. Pracy „Hoża”, 2001; Miller R.M.: Imprint training. Western Horseman Inc., 1998; Roberts M.:Człowiek, który słucha koni. Media Rodzina of Poznań, 1998; Swift S.: Harmonia jeźdźca i konia. Galaktyka, 2004; Regulacje prawne w zakresie ochrony dobrostanu koni:Rozporządzenie Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Rozwoju wsi (Dz. U. 2003 r., Nr 167, poz. 1629, rozdział 3).
Assessment methods: The basis of completion of the course is a written exam. Knowledge (W1, W2) is verified on the basis of four problem questions. Three of the questions must be answered correctly. The duration of the exam is 45 min. If a student fails the exam, he/she is entitled to retake it.The second try must take place in the period covering the exam session. The basis of completion of exercises course is preparing a computer presentation verifying competence (K1, K2) and containing 50% of the knowledge gained during the classes and 50% of the knowledge resulting from the student's own work. The student is required to demonstrate skills (U1, U2) during field studies. Based on the observation of a horse, a student is able to interpret its behavior by analyzing the functioning of the senses organs Student's attendance is obligatory at the exercise classes and the field studies. A student is allowed to skip two lessons but he/she must accomplish these in the form of verbal report. Students must obtain grades before the end of the exam session. This is a condition to be entitled to take the exam.
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