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Course details
Course code: VVSS00295o16
Semester: 2016/2017 summer
Name: Forensic Veterinary Medicine
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 10
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 0 / 15
Lecturer: dr hab. Zenon Sołtysiak-prof.nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish / English


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: -Describes the structure, organization, function and court jurisdiction in Poland. -Explains causes of animal's death. the most common mistakes in veterinary field. -Explains how to follow the law and Veterinary Medicine ethic. Practical skills: -Has the competence to an expert witness in the field of veterinary medicine. -Can formulate an expert opinion based on the case file. -Examinates animal tissue and other material evidence.

Competences: Carries out the functions an expert witness in the field of veterinary medicine

Prerequisites: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Parasitology.

Course content: The structure, organization, function and task of forensic veterinary medicine in Poland.

Recommended literature: Lutyński W. 1989. Administracja weterynaryjna i weterynaria sądowa PWRiL, Warszawa; Michalski Z. 1993. Weterynaria sądowa. Wyd. AR, Wrocław; Szarek J. 2000. Lekarz weterynarii jako biegły. Wyd. UWM, Olsztyn; Mondrzak H.,Krupa D., Marszałkowska-Krześ E. 1999.Postępowanie cywilne, 2 wyd. C.H. Beck, Warszawa; Marek A. 1997. Prawo karne. Zagadnienia teorii i praktyki. C.H. Beck, Warszawa

Assessment methods: Obligatory passing grades of laboratory course and written exam -minimum required knowledge for passing: 60%.

Comment: Seminars- 15 hrs.