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

• 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

• 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 Courses - Credits

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

• 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