Degree Course: Technologies for the sustainable management of livestock systems A.Y. 2022/2023

Expected learning outcomes Syllabus

FIRST YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119360 - Physiology, animal breeding and genetics
- Fisiologia (objectives) Provide the student with the basic knowledge of the main physiological processes involved in ensuring the well-being, health and production efficiency of farm animals.	4	AGR/18	32	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Miglioramento genetico	4	AGR/17	32	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119362 - Animal breeding and genetics laboratory (objectives) The Laboratorio di Miglioramento genetico aims to demonstrate the application of genetic improvement techniques on farms and in the offices of breeder associations.	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119363 - Botany and plant physiology (objectives) Students will have to: demonstrate that they have acquired a level of basic knowledge of biological phenomena that is not guaranteed by higher education, due to the heterogeneity of previous curricula; demonstrate that they have reached a basic knowledge in the field of botany and plant physiology which allows them to independently acquire and process innovative thematic information necessary for their professional activity; know how to interpret the physiological needs of plants in a natural or anthropized environment with particular reference to cultivation in the field and in controlled environment; be able to recognize the phenological and reproductive stages, in particular in relation to the reproductive and agamic multiplication techniques of plants; know the basic characteristics of the reproductive organs and the dynamics of response to the environment in relation to the production, conservation and germination of seeds. have the ability to evaluate the composition of plant biomass based on the species, the organs involved and the state of maturation of the plant; have the ability to illustrate relevant aspects of the botany and plant physiology of species of interest in relation to their use in activities related to the profession.	6	BIO/01	48	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119386 - Laboratory of environmental parameters measurements and data processing. Sensors, transducers, plc and data loggers (objectives) TRAINING OBJECTIVES: The teaching will be oriented towards solving problems, analyzing and assessing risks, planning suitable prevention and protection interventions, paying attention to in-depth analysis based on the different levels of risk. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS 1) Knowledge and understanding (knowledge and understanding): It will allow the acquisition of knowledge / skills to: - identify the dangers and assess the risks present in the workplace, including ergonomic and work-related stress risks; - identify the specific prevention and protection measures for the sector, including PPE, with reference to the specific nature of the risk and the work activity; - help identify adequate technical, organizational and procedural safety solutions for each type of risk. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding; possibility to apply knowledge in all work environments, with understanding of the technical and regulatory terms of workplace safety. Furthermore, ability to manage both training projects and technical assessments. 3) Autonomy of judgment (making judgments); Understanding if the technical and / or legislative settings have been carried out in a workmanlike manner within the company, and knowing how to manage the non-conformities present both from a technical and legal point of view. 4) Communication skills; Ability to relate also through the design of appropriate training courses. 5) Ability to learn (learning skills): verify learning also through work groups on specific topics.	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119387 - Data processing laboratory (objectives) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The teaching will be oriented towards solving problems, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting production, reproductive and animal welfare data, planning interventions for solving problems for improving the efficiency and sustainability of productions. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES 1) Knowledge and understanding: It will allow the acquisition of knowledge/skills for: - data collection in the company and in the field; - identify the critical points on the basis of the processing of the collected data. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding; opportunity to apply knowledge in the workplace, with understanding of technical terms. Ability to manage data and interact with other professional figures (Agronomists, Nutritionists, Veterinarians). 3) Communication skills; Ability to work in a team and relate. 4) Ability to learn (learning skills): verify learning also through work groups on specific topics.	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119393 - Chemistry	4	CHIM/06	32	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119361 - Phisiology lab (objectives) Provide the student with the opportunity to observe the manifestation of some physiological functions in farming situations (ruminants, pigs, poultry).	2		16	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119364 - Farm accounting and management (objectives) Accounting and Business Management is aimed primarily at providing students with adequate knowledge and tools to classify and assess the value of capitals characteristically employed in the livestock farm, and to quantify revenues and costs related to production activities, for the purposes of the economic balance. Notions will then be provided on the accounting of management operations and on the preparation of elementary and general book-keeping entries, which are basilar for the formation of the balance. In order to consolidate and concretize these concepts, examples of reconstruction of the characteristic production costs of the livestock farm will follow. For the same purpose, a business plan for a livestock farm will be analysed and discussed.	6	AGR/01	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119365 - Laboratory of farm accounting and management (objectives) The Laboratory of farm Accounting and Management is aimed at providing students with practical and operational tools usefuls to frame the main economic, accounting and management aspects of agro-zootechnical farms. During the lessons spreadsheets and accounting and management software will be used.	3		24	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119366 - Foraggicoltura e conservazione del foraggio (objectives) Provide the agronomic bases for the management and use of both sown and natural forage crops.	7	AGR/02	56	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119367 - Laboratorio di Foraggicoltura e conservazione del foraggio (objectives) Acquisition of practical-application knowledge in the field of forage farming	3		24	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119368 - Macchine e impianti per le aziende zootecniche (objectives) The aim of the course is to familiarise participants with agricultural machinery technology in its constructional, functional and operational aspects. The constitution of agricultural machinery (endothermic engines, mechanical and hydraulic transmissions, tyres, driving and control organs, implement connection systems, machine safety, ergonomics). The correct use of agricultural machinery (grip, skid control, soil compaction, measurement of working time and losses, field yields, operating costs, cost-benefit analysis). The technologies applicable in livestock farm management.	6	AGR/09	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119369 - Laboratorio di Macchine e impianti per le aziende zootecniche (objectives) Verify by means of experiences carried out in an operational reality (agricultural company, laboratory, companies visited), the knowledge acquired in the course of the Animal Husbandry Machinery and Plants course.	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA

SECOND YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119370 - Animal feeding and animal productions
- Alimentazione e Nutrizione (objectives) The learning outcomes of the module are strictly dependent on those provided by the Food and Nutrition Laboratory module and therefore must be considered as a single whole. The educational objectives are to know how to evaluate the quality of feed for zootechnical use and know how to use them correctly for the formulation of a diet intended for farmed animals. The knowledge learned cannot ignore the elements received in the previous teachings relating to zootechnical subjects, chemistry and animal physiology. D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The nucleus of knowledge that constitutes the educational objective of the module must ensure that the student masters the basic concepts and rules that underlie the formulation of a diet and the correct evaluation of a rationing plan. In particular, the knowledge that the student is expected to have acquired at the end of the course are the following: knowledge of the needs of animals of zootechnical interest divided by species, breed and aptitude; knowledge of the factors that constitute a source of variation of these needs; knowledge of the characteristics of fresh, dried and preserved foods, and their methods of use in formulating a diet; knowledge of raw material treatments, additives, formulation systems and manufacturing process phases (reception, storage, treatments, preparation and conservation of the finished product) at the feed industry level; basic elements of food quality control. D2 – ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The skills that the student will have to demonstrate on the basis of the acquired knowledge listed above are: a) knowing how to evaluate the suitability of the various raw materials in relation to their possible use in an animal's diet, also considering their inclusion percentage in the ration and possible treatments at the feed industry level; b) knowing how to evaluate a diet as a whole and knowing how to judge the suitability for a certain animal species according to its physiological state and its production level; D3 – AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT At the end of the training course the student will have to demonstrate independence of judgment in the following areas: - evaluation of feed intended for animals of zootechnical interest; - creation and formulation of diets, also in relation to the different physiological stages and production levels. D4 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS At the end of the training activity the student should be able to: - knowing how to organise, prepare and present a rationing plan and/or diet for animals of zootechnical interest to an audience made up of the same level of presentation; - support a discussion with people both of equal preparation and experts in different subjects, relating to the physical-chemical and nutritional characteristics of diets; - demonstrate language skills in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to use terminology (both scientific and suitable for the owner/breeder) appropriate to the profession, also important for job interviews. D5 – LEARNING CAPACITY At the end of the training activity the student should be able to: - knowing how to interpret and consult texts on nutrition and food, both scientific and popular, and knowing how to use the acquired knowledge to organize rationing plans with different purposes; - know how to carry out bibliographic research; - face a path of permanent professional education, both in the private sector and in the public sector, relying on the baggage of knowledge learned and internalized during the three-year period of study.	5	AGR/18	40	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Qualità dei prodotti di origine animale (objectives) 1) Knowledge and understanding - The student will have to develop the basic knowledge of the main aspects related to food of animal origin, and the understanding (theoretical and practical) of the regulatory and technical context of the sector. 2) Applied knowledge and understanding - On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student should be able to apply them to real case studies in a “problem solving” mode by demonstrating a minimum mastery of the methods, approaches and tools useful in technical-professional practice. 3) Autonomy of judgment - The students will be able to make their own assessments of practical situations that fall within the case studies addressed during the course, also making use of knowledge acquired in the laboratory part of the course. 4) Communication skills - The student will be able to adequately communicate what they have learned using the technical terminology necessary to interact with other professionals (agronomists, veterinarians, etc.). 5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.	4	AGR/18	32	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119371 - Animal feeding and nutrition laboratory (objectives) The learning outcomes of the module are strictly dependent on those foreseen in the Animal Feeding Principles and Practice module and therefore must be considered as a whole. The training objectives are to be able to evaluate fresh, dry, ensiled and concentrated forage, acquire knowledge about sampling methods and chemical-physical analysis. The knowledge learned cannot ignore the elements received in the previous teachings relating to zootechnical subjects and chemistry. D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The core of knowledge that constitutes the educational objective of the module must ensure the student mastery of the basic concepts and rules that underlie the correct sampling of foods and laboratory analyzes for the determination of nutritional parameters. In particular, the knowledge that the student is expected to have acquired at the end of the course are the following: evaluation of fresh, dry, ensiled forage and concentrates and related sampling and analysis methods; unifeed rationing and evaluation techniques; assessment of stool and body condition score; silage and haymaking techniques. D2 – ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The skills that the student will have to demonstrate on the basis of the acquired knowledge listed above are: a) knowing how to evaluate the suitability of the various raw materials in relation to their possible use in an animal's diet, also considering their inclusion percentage in the ration and possible treatments; b) knowing how to evaluate a diet as a whole and knowing how to judge the suitability for a certain animal species according to its physiological state and its production level; D3 – AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT At the end of the training course the student will have to demonstrate independence of judgment in the following areas: - evaluation of feed intended for animals of zootechnical interest; - creation and formulation of diets, also in relation to the different physiological stages and production levels. D4 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS At the end of the training activity the student should be able to: - knowing how to organise, prepare and present a rationing plan and/or diet for animals of zootechnical interest to an audience made up of the same level of presentation; - support a discussion with people both of equal preparation and experts in different subjects, relating to the physical-chemical and nutritional characteristics of diets; - demonstrate language skills in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to use terminology (both scientific and suitable for the owner/breeder) appropriate to the profession, also important for job interviews. D5 – LEARNING CAPACITY At the end of the training activity the student should be able to: - knowing how to interpret and consult texts on nutrition and food, both scientific and popular, and knowing how to use the acquired knowledge to organize rationing plans with different purposes; - know how to carry out bibliographic research; - face a path of permanent professional education, both in the private sector and in the public sector, relying on the baggage of knowledge learned and internalized during the three-year period of study.	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119372 - Laboratory of quality of animal food products (objectives) 1) Knowledge and understanding - The student must develop the basic knowledge drawn from group work and laboratory exercises 2) Applied knowledge and understanding - On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student should be able to apply them to real case studies using laboratory methods and procedures 3) Autonomy of judgment - The student will be able to make their own quantitative evaluations on the basis of common methods and laboratory procedures 4) Communication skills - The students will be able to adequately communicate what they have learned using the technical terminology necessary to interact with other professionals (agronomists, veterinarians, etc.). 5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.	2		16	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119373 - Livestock farming technologies	9	AGR/19	72	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119374 - Livestock Building Laboratory: climate control and automation	6	AGR/10	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119375 - Laboratorio di Edilizia zootecnica: controllo climatico e automazione	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119376 - Animal welfare and environmental sustainability of livestock systems (objectives) The course explores the interaction between the environment and livestock systems. It examines the environmental impacts of livestock activities, including climate change, eutrophication, acidification, depletion of natural resources such as water and soil, and the contribution to the phenomena of antibiotic resistance. It includes information on the main practices that mitigate environmental impacts. The course discusses the key crucial aspects in livestock farming that can limit animal welfare, as well as the measures used to assess the level of animal welfare in livestock production.	6	AGR/19	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119377 - Laboratory of animal welfare and environmental sustainability of livestock systems	3		24	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119378 - Processing and preservation technologies for animal origin food products (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the main processes of transformation and conservation of animal origin food products. The relationships between the raw material composition and the factors which affect the quality of the final food will be addressed. The course aims to provide the tools to evaluate the attitude of raw material to conservation and transformation, as well as the criteria to evaluate and manage the quality of raw materials and finished animal origin food products.	6	AGR/15	48	-	-	-		ITA
119379 - Laboratory of processing and preservation technologies for animal origin food products (objectives) The module aims to provide the knowledge relating to the main analytical methods for the control of the various chemical-physical parameters of animal origin food products, especially milk and meat.	3		24	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119384 - Laboratorio di Pratica Professionale e Normativa Professionale	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119385 - Laboratorio di riproduzione animale	4		32	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
119380 - Elective courses	3		24	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA

THIRD YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119381 - Inglese	3		24	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA
119382 - Training	50		1.250	-	-	-	Per stages e tirocini presso imprese, enti pubblici o privati, ordini professionali (art.10, comma 5, lettera e)	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119383 - Elaborato finale	3		-	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

TOTAL

180

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120282 - Elementi di apicoltura razionale
- Entomologia apistica (objectives) 1) Knowledge and understanding - The student will have to develop the basic knowledge related to morphology, anatomy and biology of Apis mellifera 2) Applied knowledge and understanding - Based on the knowledge acquired, the student should be able to apply them for the management of bee colonies 3) Autonomy of judgment - The student will be able to make their own assessments such/quantitative based on the acquired knowledge 4) Communication skills - The student will be able to adequately communicate what they have learnt using the necessary technical terminology with beekeepers, bee technicians and other subjects. 5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.	1	AGR/11	8	-	-	-		ITA
- Fondamenti di gestione apistica (objectives) 1) Knowledge and understanding - The student will have to develop the basic knowledge inherent in the management of beekeeping also using systems for precision beekeeping 2) Applied knowledge and understanding - Based on the knowledge acquired, the student should be able to apply them to real and/or simulated case studies 3) Autonomy of judgment - The student will be able to make their own assessments such/quantitative based on the acquired knowledge 4) Communication skills - The student will be able to adequately communicate what they have learnt using the necessary technical terminology with beekeepers, bee technicians and other subjects. 5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.	1	AGR/18	8	-	-	-		ITA
- Apicoltura di precisione e produzione apistiche (objectives) 1) Knowledge and understanding - The student will have to develop the basic knowledge inherent in the management of beekeeping also using systems for precision beekeeping 2) Applied knowledge and understanding - Based on the knowledge acquired, the student should be able to apply them to real and/or simulated case studies 3) Autonomy of judgment - The student will be able to make their own assessments such/quantitative based on the acquired knowledge 4) Communication skills - The student will be able to adequately communicate what they have learnt using the necessary technical terminology with beekeepers, bee technicians and other subjects. 5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.	1	AGR/18	8	-	-	-		ITA
120285 - Allevamento degli equidi, dei conigli, degli avicoli e della fauna selvatica (objectives) The objectives of the course are to enable students to enhance their knowledge of technologies related to the breeding of species not covered in the core curriculum, such as equids, rabbits, poultry, and some species of wildlife. For each species of interest, the main breeding techniques and related productions will be described, with particular attention to intrinsic and extrinsic qualities. The key knowledge acquired by students will include: 1. The main systems and breeding techniques for equids, rabbits, poultry, and some species of wildlife based on production purposes. 2. Aspects of the quality of animal origin products related to breeding technologies. 3. Innovative technologies for sustainable animal productions. 4. The importance of breeding wildlife for reintroduction into nature. The main practical skills acquired will involve: 1. Being aware and managing different production systems and directions (meat, eggs, sports, reintroduction into nature) and the quality of the obtained productions. 2. Optimizing the management of the zootechnical farm to achieve quality products and minimize environmental impact. The main activated behaviors will include: 1. The ability to always consider the environmental impact of each type of breeding and the welfare of the animals raised. 2. Considering the risks to consumer health and animal welfare associated with breeding techniques. 3. Viewing breeding as a synthesis of various skills (botanical, agronomic, zootechnical, veterinary, economic, social, etc.).	3	AGR/19	24	-	-	-		ITA
120284 - Extensive Precision livestock farming
- Principi di produzione animale estensivi	1	AGR/18	8	-	-	-		ITA
- Panoramica delle fattorie zootecniche IoT	1	AGR/18	8	-	-	-		ITA
- Elementi di zootecnia di precisione e produzioni	1	AGR/18	8	-	-	-		ITA

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