Contents
The first part of the programme deals with aspects of general ethology, the second covers the commonest behaviour problems in dogs, cats and exotic pets, and the third deals with legislation, nutrition issues, animal welfare and experimental design.
Subjects:
- General Ethology
- Clinical ethology
- Communication, legislation and management
- Internships
- Master's final project
| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
General Ethology |
12 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Clinical Ethology of Dogs, Cats and Exotic Animals |
15 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Communication, Legislation and Management |
9 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Placement |
9 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Master's Dissertation |
15 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Specific skills
- Rely on the scientific method when applying different treatment strategies to resolve behavioral problems in domestic carnivores.
- Learn how to conduct a literature search and evaluate scientific articles in the field of lethology.
- Understand the mechanisms responsible for behavioral control in domestic carnivores.
- Identify the most common behavioral problems in canines and felines.
- Understand diagnostic techniques for behavioral problems in domestic carnivores.
- Design treatment protocols for the main behavioral problems in canines and felines.
- Understand the mechanisms of action and indications of the main psychotropic drugs used in veterinary medicine.
- Design prevention protocols for the main behavioral problems in domestic carnivores.
Transferable skills
- Learn client communication techniques.
- Learn the main sources of scientific information and tools for assessing their quality.
- Work as a team.
- Organize and plan long-term treatments.
- Acquire independent learning techniques.
- Acquire an ethical commitment.
- Analyze the quality of the knowledge acquired and the work performed.
- Gain the confidence to make decisions.