Educational objectives
In line with the educational objectives of the Degree Course in 'Mountain Sciences', the teaching provided has the general objective of providing basic and applied knowledge on the main systems and techniques for breeding animals of zootechnical interest and on the quality of products of animal origin, with particular attention to the potential of animal husbandry in mountain areas.
1) Knowledge and understanding
The student will develop basic and advanced knowledge relating to the management of different production systems (milk, meat, eggs) and on the quality of the products obtained.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge acquired will give the student the ability to understand the main critical points related to the management of animals in breeding and the use of appropriate approaches to guarantee animal welfare, reduce risks to consumer health and improve the production efficiency of a livestock farm even in mountain areas.
3) Making judgements
The skills and knowledge acquired will allow the student to independently develop their own assessments regarding the resolution of practical problems related to the management of animals in breeding by making reasoned choices in the specific sector.
4) Communication skills
The knowledge acquired by the student will allow him to communicate what he has learned using appropriate, clear and professional language.
5) Learning skills
The skills acquired by the student will allow him to develop a critical capacity that will allow him to face with great flexibility the different professional contexts in which he will have to operate.