Course code Vete6003
Credit points 2.25
Ethology
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes18
Number of hours for laboratory classes20
Independent study hours10
Date of course confirmation20.04.2011
Responsible UnitClinical Institute
Course developer
Dace Keidāne
Dr. med. vet.
Course abstract
Animal physiology is the fundamental biological science that studies the life processes in the body, certain organs, tissues and cells, as well as the function of regulatory principles and mechanisms. Students will gain knowledge of the processes which take place in the body and how these processes affect animal behavior.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students create a picture of animal behavior biological basis, the causes and mechanisms. The acquire knowledge about domestic species-specific behavioral characteristics and behavioral adjustment methods.
•knowledge of animal behavior and the formation of the basic principles of different types of domestic species;
•skill to evaluate and distinguish between normal, species-specific animal behavior from abnormal or harmful;
•competences questions about different species of animal behaviors. Advise pet owners on their animals for a suitable housing conditions.
Compulsory reading
1. Broom D., M and Fraser A.F. Domestic animal behaviour and welfare, 4th edition. 2007., 710 p.
2. Аскью Г.Р. Проблемы поведения собак и кошек. Аквариум, Москва, 2003, 622 с.
3. Уитни Л. Ф. Психология собаки, основы дрессировки собак. 1997, 308 с.
4. Фарленд Д.М. Поведение животных (психобиология, этология и эволюция). Москва, Мир, 1988., 518 с.
Further reading
1. Hosey G., et al. Zoo animal behaviour, managment and welfare. 2009., 614 p.
2. Wyatt T.D. Pheremones and animal behaviour: Communication by smell and taste. 2003., 815 p.
3. Lapiņa H. Suns, kuru mīlam. R., ”Avots”, 1992., 172 lpp.