31881 - Veterinary Public Health

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course  is to give a good knowledge of veterinary public health topics, with a particular attention to the epidemiology and control of zoonoses. The student is able to deal with veterinary public health issues and independently evaluate possible prevention and control interventions, interacting with the various interlocutors in the context of interprofessional collaboration. He has also acquired the ability to independently investigate new issues, especially in relation to the emergence and re-emergence of zoonoses.

Course contents

The course of Veterinary Public Health is part of the integrated course TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

The objective of the integrated course is provide the student with :

· Knowledge of etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, prevention and control of infectious diseases, including diseases transmissible to humans (zoonoses), of mammals, poultry and wild and exotic animals;

· Knowledge of the One Health approach to public health and of competences and actions that must be put in place by the vet in order to safeguard public health;

· The ability to carry out clinical and post-mortem investigations on poultry and wild and exotic animals.

The lecturer responsible for the final marking for the integrated course is Prof. Elena Catelli.

Course program:

Veterinary public health concept. Man / animals / environment relationships. National and international institutions attending to veterinary public health. Topics of veterinary public health.

Zoonosis concept. Man and animals as hosts of zoonotic agents. Human lifestyles and activities that influence the epidemiology of zoonoses. The way of transmission of the zoonotic agents.  Occupational zoonoses. Zoonoses and wildlife. Emerging and re-emerging zoonoses.Veterinary public health activities of public Veterinary Services. Professional veterinary skills in non epidemic emergencies. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies.  West Nile Disease and canine leishmaniosis: Integrated Surveillance Plans.

The Syllabus of the course unit and the list of EAEVE Day One Competences that the course unit contributes to achieving can be viewed on the dedicated page.

Readings/Bibliography

-Battelli G., Baldelli R., Ostanello F., Prosperi S., Eds – Gli animali, l'uomo e l'ambiente. Ruolo sociale della Sanità Pubblica Veterinaria.  Bononia University Press, Bologna, 2013.

--Francesco Tolari, Daniele De Meneghi, Maurizio Mazzei -Manuale di Sanità Pubblica Veterinaria. Editore Il Campano, marzo 2012. EAN: 9788865281154, ISBN: 8865281154.

Teaching materials from the teacher and uploaded by the teacher on the Virtuale patform.

Teaching methods

The teaching consists of traditional lectures. In some of these lectures VPH experts are involved on specific topics. Kahoot.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

The purpose of the oral exam is to verify the knowledge acquired by the student and his / her ability to make logical-deductive connections, by means of a variable number of questions. The exam lasts 20-30 minutes.

The evaluation is expressed with a mark out of thirty. The test is passed with a score of at least 18/30. In the case of maximum marks (30/30), honors can be attributed. The student has the right to refuse the verbalization of the proposed positive grade at least once.

Evaluation criteria:

In evaluating the oral exam, the instructor will use the following grading scale:

- Basic understanding of only a few course topics; analysis skills emerge only with the instructor’s help;

generally correct language → 18–22

- Limited knowledge of several topics; independent analysis only on procedural issues; correct language

use → 23–26

- Broad knowledge of course topics; ability to make autonomous critical judgments; mastery of discipline-

specific terminology → 27–29

- Comprehensive understanding of course content; fully independent critical analysis and connections;

excellent command of terminology and argumentation skills → 30–30 with honors

- The result of the oral exam will be communicated at the end of the

session. The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

The exam is considered passed only if all parts are successfully completed. The final grade is determined by the average of the grades from the various parts of the exam, expressed out of 30. A minimum final grade of 18/30 is required. Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record. Grades for individual parts and the final grade will be published on the AlmaEsami platform (https://almaesami.unibo.it/?lang=en) within 5 working days of the date of the exam. Students may reject the final grade at least once), by informing the course examiner via email within 5 working days. The designated course contact for this course is Prof. Elena Catelli. 

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

 Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

With regard to the learning assessment, the use of AI is prohibited. Any use of AI constitutes a breach of academic integrity.

 

 

 

Teaching tools

PC projector, overhead projector, slide projector, network connected PC.

Office hours

See the website of Antonietta Di Francesco