KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ABILITY
Graduates:
· will know the principal types of construction and techniques of automation applied to the zootechnical, fish-farming agricultural-industrial sector.
· will know the production interactions and forms of vertical and horizontal coordination.
· will know the basics of animal behaviour and factors conditioning their wellbeing.
· will have in-depth knowledge of the genetic improvement aspects of the animal species (including fish species);
· will know the systems for controlling the fertility of zootechnical species, including aquaculture;
· will know the fundamental notions of epidemiology and hygiene;
· will know the techniques of production, transformation and conservation of meat, milk, eggs and fish products, as well as evaluation methods of qualitative, microbiological and sensorial characteristics;
· will know the problems generated by slaughtering and transformation plants and food industry on the environment and criteria and procedures for guaranteeing professional application of auditing.
· will know the legislation governing the use of medicines; the kinetic processes conditioning the residual persistence of medicines and poisons and problems generated by the residual presence of xenobiotics and algal biotoxins in products of animal origin with reference to fish species.
The above-listed knowledge and understanding abilities are achieved not only through attending lectures supplied during the course units based on methodological strictness inherent to scientific subjects, but also based on a fair amount of student home study.
Assessment is accomplished mainly through oral and written exams, as well as through the assessment of personal written papers part of some course units.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND TO UNDERSTAND:
Graduates:
· will know how to identify the critical points pertaining to the production interactions and forms of vertical and horizontal coordination, suggesting possible solutions;
· will know how to analyse the trends of the market of reference and will be able to implement appropriate company strategies using management and marketing techniques;
· will know how to apply the knowledge acquired pertaining to animal behaviour and breeding also for the purpose of improving productivity and quality of products of animal origin;
· will know how to apply the knowledge pertaining to aspects of genetic improvements of animal species in order to increase efficiency and quality of productions;
· will know how to apply in breeding and in reproduction centres the knowledge relative to fertility monitoring in animal species;
· will know how to correctly formulate feed rations for species of income-producing and pet animals.
· will know how to supervise and prevent contagious diseases in domestic animals and fish species.
Achieving the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding listed above is accomplished through attending lectures and a fairly good amount of practice, consisting in laboratory and practical activities, often conducted in groups, as well as during the practical internship. A considerable portion of in-depth study and knowledge development takes place in home study, which requires a revision of the acquired information thus leading to a greater command over the knowledge.
Assessment is accomplished through oral and written exams, as well as on the assessment of personal papers, on which the student proves control over instruments and methods, which are supplied during the course of studies.
JUDGEMENT SKILLS:
Graduates:
- will know how to conduct research on a pre-established subject and possess the operational knowledge of the subjects dealt with;
- will possess the skills for critical assessment of the subjects pertaining to the professional activity and know how to formulate detailed independent judgements and reflections so as to solve specific problems.
Judgement skills are especially developed through laboratory and practical activities, group educational activities and writing of the thesis.
Assessment is accomplished through the evaluation of the degree of independency and ability to work, also in groups, and evaluation of personal papers.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Graduates:
- will know how to use properly English in the field of specific competences for exchanging general information and reading scientific textbooks;
- will possess the skills to communicate information, ideas, problems and propose solutions to expert and non-expert interlocutors through the most modern and efficient means;
- will know how to express in writing and to discuss the subject of interest on themes pertaining to the degree programme, through adequate language and summarising skills within the working context in which they operate.
Written and oral communication skills are especially developed during the writing of the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
English is learned through classroom activities and e-learning activities and assessed through pass/fail test.
Acquisition of written and oral communication skills is assessed during oral exams and the evaluation of the written papers.
LEARNING SKILLS:
Graduates:
- will possess skills for selecting and interpreting data and information
- will possess the learning skills necessary for pursuing further studies (PhD programme, master's, school of specialisation) with a high level of independence.
- will know how to apply the acquired relational skills within social and working contexts.
Learning skills are acquired by the student during the study course as a whole, especially in the individual home study activities, practical and seminar activities and thesis.
Learning skills are assessed continuously during course units, integrating the knowledge acquired during specific activities with those achieved through home study, evaluating the critical contribution demonstrated during the practical and seminar activities, as well as through the student self-learning skills matured during the activity in preparation of the thesis.
