Use of medicines in veterinary
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKOTU09 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Tiainen, Juha |
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| Teacher Team: | Hakala, Vera |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire an understanding of causes and consequences in treating animals with drugs as well as the relationship of animal drugs to the safety of food and the environment.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
The contents of the course include a discussion of the general aspects of common drugs. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the appropriate use of drugs with regard to human beings, animals and the environment. Students will acquire knowledge of the legislation pertaining to the administration of drugs to animals from the viewpoint of the animal caretaker.
Recommended or Required Reading
- Lecture material
- Legislation pertaining to drug administration to animals (applicable parts)
- Other material as indicated during lectures
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and literature
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Written exam
Work Placement
None
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