Course structure diagram of the First-Cycle Degree Programme in Animal Welfare and Protection

Integrated Courses- credits

Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry 11

• Chemistry

• Biochemistry

General Animal Breeding and Economics 12

• General Animal Breeding and Genetic Improvement

• Economics and Rural Appraisal

Course Units - credits

• Physics 5
• Mathematics and Statistics for Biology 5
• Comparative Veterinary Anatomy 8
• Zoology 5
• Physiology and Ethology 10

Total amount of 1 ^st  year credits 56

Integrated Courses- credits

Structures and Facilities for Livestock Farming 12

• Structures (stables, kennels, etc.) and Other Facilities

• Hygiene and Management in Animal Breeding and Welfare

Infectious and Parasitic Diseases in Animals 10

• Principles of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases

• Principles of Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses

Ecology and Ecotoxicology 8

• Ecology

• Toxicology

Course Units - credits

• Psychobiology and Animal Psychology 6

• Obstetrics, Hygiene in Veterinary Reproduction and A.I. 5

• Animal Nutrition and Feeding 6

• General Microbiology and Immunology 5

• Foreign Language: English 4

• General Pathology and Veterinary Physiopathology 6

Total amount of 2 ^nd  year credits 62

Integrated Coursescredits

Legislation and Health Management in Animals 11

• Clinical and Legislative Aspects in Animal Welfare

• Shoeing and Farriery

Pet-Therapy and Utility Dogs 9

• Nursing and Neuro-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Techniques

• Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Exotic Animals 10

• Zooculture
• Neonatology and Reproduction of Laboratory Animals

Course Units - credits

• Certification and Traceability of Food Production and Products 5

• Elective Credits 12

• Internship 10

• Final Examination 5

Total amount of 3 ^rd -year credits 62