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Presentation
Presentation
Recognise normal behavioural patterns of the main domestic and exotic species.
Identify some of the most frequent behaviour problems in the dog and cat
Understand the main welfare issues in companion and farm animals as well as in laboratory and wild animals.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT478-8505
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Main concepts and history of Ethology
Basic mechanisms of animal behaviour
Methods for recording behaviour
Learning, memory and motivation
Learning Theories
Main concepts and legislation concerning animal welfare
Animal welfare indicators
Stress response
Ethology of the main domestic and exotic animal species
Animal welfare issues affecting different animal species
Behavioural Medicine
Behavioural medicine and Therapeutics
Behaviour problems in dogs
Behaviour problems in cats
Behaviour modification
The Pet-friendly practice
Low stress handling techniques
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Objectives
Objectives
Be knowledgeable about the diverse approaches to the study of animal behaviour and its main questions.
Demonstrate a current understanding of the ethology of the most common domestic animals
Articulate an understanding of the processes of domestication, natural and artificial selection, and their effects on behavior.
Critically evaluate the influences and interaction between "nature and nurture" in the development of behavioural problems.
Understand the role of the human-animal relationship.
Understand the methods to systematically record the occurrence of behaviour.
Recognise, evaluate and report on the behavioural states.
Be knowledgeable about animal welfare policies and recommendations
Describe the main welfare issues of animals in different scenarios
Introduce the concept of environmental enrichment
Critically and objectively analyse a situation relating to a given problem behaviour context, and then propose and prioritise solutions
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The teaching methodologies used are based on lectures, using practical examples. This will be complemented using active methodologies that are based on the principle of acquiring knowledge autonomously. Active teaching methodologies are applied in practical classes. Hybrid teaching methodologies are also used using online teaching platforms such as: zoom, moodle and genially.
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References
References
- Landsberg, G. M., Hunthausen, W. L., & Ackerman, L. J. (2012). Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat :. Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Tynes, V. V. (Ed.). (2010). Behavior of exotic pets . John Wiley & Sons.
- Broom, D. M., & Fraser, A. F. (2015). Domestic animal behaviour and welfare . CABI.
- Burch, M. R., & Bailey, J. S. (1999). How dogs learn. New York, NY: Howell Book House.
- Yin, S. A. (2009). Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs & cats. CattleDog Pub..
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
