Learning outcomes

The objective of the course of applied ecology for domestic animals is to provide useful information for a veterinarian doctor to be able to:

  • analyze the various components of the animals' environment that may interfere with their well-being, health, and production levels ;
  • to determine, on the basis of this analysis, whether the living environment offered to the animals meets their needs ;
  • discuss environmental issues related to domestic animals.

Content

This course begins by giving the general principles of ecology and then continues by presenting the characteristics of the living environment of domestic animals in specialized breeding farms, showing how these characteristics can influence their well-being, health and level of production. The course also discusses the influence that animal presence can have on the general quality of the environment.

The course includes 30 hours of theory and 12 hours of practicals/exercises.

It deals with :

  • general principles of ecology ;
  • animal housing in general: air quality, lighting, noise, bioclimatology, insulation, ventilation, heating... ;
  • specific housing modalities for the different categories of domestic animals ;
  • the impact of the environment on animal health and of the animal on environmental health.

Practicals/exercises provide an overview of the course by integrating the data from the different chapters.

Assessment method

The final exam is written in the form of a "multiple-choice questionnaire" (MCQ) and/or "short open-ended questions" (SOQ). It is organized simultaneously for all students of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Practicals will be evaluated during this final exam; the questions asked will assume that the matter has been well seen and understood.

The two homeworks will count for 10% of the final grade.

The pass grade for the course is 10.00/20 and grades below 10.00/20 will not be rounded up.

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Standard 0 4
Standard 2 4