ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 49.5 Hours of tutorials: 1.5 Expository Class: 12 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
Areas: Zoology
Center Faculty of Veterinary Science
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
- Knowledge of the biological basis of human exploitation of different animal groups, particularly invertebrates.
- Study of different aspects of interest featuring animals (pests, disease vectors, poisonous and stinging animals).
THEORY
1. - Exploitation of natural animal populations: Shellfishing, fishing and hunting.
Shellfishing.- Commercial species of mollusk, crustaceans and echinoderms. Capture and exploitation. Fishing.- Commercial species of Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes. Capture and exploitation. Hunting.- Cinegetic species. Hunting systems. (Lecture of about: 1 h).
2. - Biological basis of the exploitation of mollusk (snail, mussel, oyster, clam).
Heliciculture.- Definition. History. Cultivated species. Biology of common snail. Environmental requirements. Predators. Diseases. Cropping. Mixed system. Miticulture.- Definition. History. Mussel biology. Techniques of exploitation in Galicia. Sanitary control. Depuration. Ostreiculture.- Definition. History. Cultivated species. Oyster biology. Culture techniques and exploitation. Clam farming.- Species of interest. Clam biology. Culture techniques and exploitation. (Lecture of about: 1:30 h).
3. - Biological basis of the exploitation of Annelida (Earthworm).
Earthworm farming.- Definition. Earthworm ecology: lifestyle. Ecological importance. History. Species of interest. Characteristics of cultivated species. Composting and vermicomposting systems. Products obtained from cultivation. California red worm. (Lecture of about: 1 h).
4. - Biological basis of the exploitation of crustaceans (crayfish).
Astaciculture.- Definition. Biology of crayfish: lifestyle. Species present in the Iberian peninsula. Autochthonous species threats: Diseases. Culture: history. Cropping types. extensive, semiextensive and intensive crops. (Lecture of about: 1 h).
5. - Biological basis of the exploitation of insects (bee, silkworm).
Apiculture.- Definition. Bee biology: Castes, lifestyle. Culture techniques; Products obtained. Diseases. Sericiculture.- definition. Silkworm biology: General morphology; biological cycle; Culture: Sericulture history; Cultivation phases; Silk. (Lecture of about: 2 h).
6. - Biological basis of the fish culture.
Pisciculture.- Definition; History. Cultivated species; advantages of production in aquatic environment . Type of fish farming; Crop cycles. Marine and fresh-water crops. (Lecture of about: 1:30 h).
7. - Biological basis of the exploitation of amphibians (Rana).
Raniculture.- Definition. Species of interest: bullfrog, “perezi” frog and “temporaria” frog. Culture: requirements; growing cycles; factors to consider. (Lecture of about: 30 min).
8. - Pests: parasitic species of plants. Biological control.
Plagues.- Definition. Examples: Nematodes; gastropods molluscs; Insects (Orthopterans; Hemiptera; Lepidopteras; Coleopteras; Diptera); Vertebrates (birds and mammals). (Lecture of about: 45 min).
9. - Disease-carrying animals. Poisonous or stinging animals.
Animals carrying diseases.- Gastropods molluscs; Arthropods. Poisonous or stinging animals.- Cnidarians; Annelids; Molluscs; Arthropods (scorpions, spiders, insects); Echinoderms; Vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). (Lecture of about: 45 min).
LABORATORY CLASS
1. - Observation and study of invertebrate species of economic interest.
Specimens of 68 species of invertebrates, with commercial interest, will be exhibited belonging to 6 Fila (most shellfishing). It will provide information on their distinctive characteristics, biology, commercial minimum size and gear to catch shellfish. (Duration 2 h).
2. - Observation and study of vertebrate species of economic interest.
Specimens of 65 freshwater fish species, of amphibians, of reptiles, of birds and mammals of commercial value (mostly hunting fishing and protected species). It will provide information on their distinctive characteristics, biology and size. (Duration 2 h).
3. - Identification with key of marine fish species with commercial value.
Be exercised with a dichotomous key for the identification of marine fish specimens commercial interests (Duration 2 h).
4. - Identification with keys to species of insect pests.
Be exercised with a dichotomous key to identify the Order to which they belong several specimens of insects and subsequently contain procedures to identify those that can be pests for crops (Duration 2 h).
5. - Creating in the laboratory a culture of earthworms and other snails.
Culture dishes prepared earthworms (Eisenia andrei) and snails (Cornu aspersum) to observe the phases of their life cycles, and to the growth rate of the study specimens. For this purpose, data of animal weight will be collected along five weeks (1 session of 2h + 10 sessions of 30 minutes).
BASIC
- PADILLA, F. & Cuesta López, A. 2003. Zoología Aplicada. Díaz de Santos, D.L., Madrid, 462 pp.
- PADILLA, F. 2009. Fundamentos de acuicultura. Servicio de Publicaciones, Universidad de Córdoba, 189 pp.
COMPLEMENTARY
- BARNABÉ, G. 1996. Bases biológicas y ecológicas de la acuicultura. Acribia, Zaragoza.
- BUXADÉ, C. 1997. Zootecnia. Bases de la producción animal. Tomo XII. Producciones cinegéticas, apícolas y otras. Mundi-Prensa, Madrid.
- CABELLO, T.; TORRES, M. y BARANCO, P. 1997. Plagas de los cultivos: guía de identificación. Servicio de Publicaciones, Universidad de Almería, Manuales, 1, 163 pp.
- DE LIÑÁN, C. 1998. Entomología agroforestal. Ácaros e insectos que dañan montes, cultivos y jardines. Agrotécnica, Madrid, 1309 pp.
- HARWOOD, R.F. y JAMES, M.T. 1987. Entomología médica y veterinaria. Limusa, México, 615 pp.
- HICKMAN, C.P.; ROBERTS, L.S y LARSON, A. 2009. Principios integrales de Zoología. Mc Graw Hill-Interamericana, Madrid, 917 pp.
- ILLESCAS, J.L. 2008. Pescados y mariscos : guía práctica. Empresa Nacional Mercasa, Madrid, 211 pp.
- RAMONELL, R. 1985. Guía dos mariscos de Galiza. Galaxia, Vigo, 293 pp.
- RODRÍGUEZ IGLESIAS, F. Galiza. Natureza. Tomos XXXVII, XXXVIII, XXXIX e XL. Hércules Edicións, A Coruña.
- TELLERÍA, J.L. 1991. Zoología evolutiva de los vertebrados. Síntesis, Madrid.
- VALLEDOR DE LOZOYA, A. 1994. Envenenamientos por animales. Animales venenosos y urticantes del mundo. Díaz de Santos, Madrid, 340 pp.
General skills:
GVUSC01. Ability to learn and adapt.
GVUSC02. Capability for analysis and synthesis.
GVUSC03. General knowledge ofthe working area.
GVUSC04. Planning and work management.
GVUSC05. Capability to put knowledge into practice.
GVUSC06. Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
GVUSC09. Capability to communicate in different areas..
GVUSC10. Ethical commitment and undertaking of responsibilities.
Disciplinary specific competencies (knowledge):
CEDVUSC 11. Knowledge of the functional and optimization bases of plant and animal production systems and its environment impact.
Specific Professional Competencies (expertise, day-one skills)
D1VUSC 03. Perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret clinical, biological and chemical results.
D1VUSC 16. Applying the methods of individual identification of animals.
Specific Professional Competencies (expertise, day-one skills)
D1VUSC 03. Perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret clinical, biological and chemical results.
D1VUSC 16. Applying the methods of individual identification of animals.
Specific Academic Competencies (want to do):
CEAVUSC 03. Disclose information obtained during the Veterinary professional practice in a easy oral and written way, with other colleagues, authorities and society in general.
CEAVUSC 04. Search and manage information related to veterinary practice.
CEAVUSC 05. Know and apply the scientific method in professional practice, including evidence-based medicine.
CEAVUSC 06. Knowing how to find professional help and advice.
CEAVUSC 08. Being aware of the need to keep professional skills and knowledge up-to-date through a process of lifelong learning.
Transversal competences:
CTVUSC 01. Capacity for reasoning and argument.
CTVUSC 02. Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information by various means such as literature and Internet information, and critically analyze it.
CTVUSC 03. Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text.
CTVUSC 04. Ability to make a clear, concise, and consistent public presentation
CTVUSC 05. Skill in the use of ICTs.
CTVUSC 06. Use information in a foreign language.
CTVUSC 07. Ability to solve problems through the Integration and application of knowledge.
Scenario 1: Adapted normality
The master classes will consist of the explanation of the contents of the subject, by the teaching staff, using the blackboard and the audiovisual media. The seminars are complementary activities for the presentation of aspects related to the laboratory practices and the work that the students will have to present. For all this, the prescribed hygienic-sanitary measures will be taken (hydrogel and obligatory mask).
The laboratory practices will serve to illustrate the theoretical contents of the subject and will be fundamentally oriented to the acquisition of skills and practical experience by the students. They will be carried out in the laboratory with the hygienic-sanitary measures that are prescribed.
All the activities of the students (study, works, readings) will be guided by the academic staff in the face-to-face mentoring sessions, or through the media of the USC-virtual.
Theoretical teaching:
- Explanation in the style of a master class, supported by the projection of presentations.
- The theoretical contents of each lesson, accompanied by a graphic selection, will be made available to students on the subject's website.
Practical teaching:
- They will begin with a brief introduction by the teacher.
- The practice will be carried out by the students following the guidelines marked by a script, under the supervision of the teacher.
- The practice scripts will be available to students on the course website.
USC-virtual:
The tools available at the USC-virtual will be used to provide students with the necessary material for the development of the subject (presentations, notes, support texts, questionnaires, videos, bibliography, etc.), and to establish a fluid communication with the teacher.
Scenario 1: Adapted normality
The qualification of the course will be obtained from the results of a theoretical exam (60% of the final mark) and a continuous evaluation (40% of the final mark). The continuous evaluation includes the use of the practical classes (10% of the final mark), the elaboration and presentation of a work on the results of the practice 5 and following (20% of the final mark), and the attendance, participation and use of the classes and seminars (10% of the final mark). The practical clases are compulsory and failure to attend them means having to take a practical exam at the end of the course.
The exam will consist of 20 short answer questions, the subject of which will be the theoretical lessons of the subject.
In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and the review of grades" will apply.
This is a 3-credit course, so most of the student work should not take more than 75 total hours.
Class work:
- Lectures: 10 h.
- Interactive lessons: 15 h of laboratory practices + 1 h of blackboard practices + 1 h of seminar.
- Tutorials: 3 h
Total = 30 hours classroom work
Student's personal work:
- Individual study: 30 h (25 h theory + 5 h study literature review).
- Creation of papers: 10 h (8 h working memory or oral presentations + 2 h).
- Examinations: 3 h
- Attendance at lectures and other activities recommended: 2 h
Total hours of personal work of the student = 45 h
Total hours: 75 h
- Class attendance.
- Daily work setting concepts, at least after the explanation of each lesson.
Contingency plan
In accordance with the Agreement of the Governing Council of June 19, 2020, which regulates the bases for the development of teaching during the 2020-2021 academic year, and in order to minimize the impact of a possible resurgence of COVID-19, contingency plans are incorporated that contemplate a scenario 2 (distance) and a scenario 3 (closure of facilities).
Scenario 2. Distancing.
Teaching methodology:
In this scenario the lectures and seminars will be telematic, preferably synchronous, although the possibility of including asynchronous broadcasts is considered.
The practical teaching will be distributed in the following way: 50% of the practices will be developed in the laboratory (with the groups reduced to half of the students) and the other 50% will be completed with telematic activities whose subject will be related to the same practices.
The mentoring will be carried out by synchronous telematics (videoconference), or through the mail, forums or the chat of the digital platform.
Evaluation system:
The evaluation system will maintain the same weighting of grades described for scenario 1 (adapted normality).
The final exam will be done in person if the health regulations allow it. In that case, it will consist of 20 short answer questions, for which it will be necessary to know the contents of the theoretical lessons.
If the classroom exam is not possible, it will be telematic. It will consist of a questionnaire prepared on the digital platform with multiple choice questions and short essay questions, the subject of which will be the theoretical lessons of the subject.
The laboratory practices and work required of the students will be evaluated following the same guidelines as in scenario 1 (adapted normality).
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities.
Teaching methodology:
In this scenario the lectures and seminars will be telematic, preferably synchronous, although the possibility of including asynchronous broadcasts is considered.
The practices will be replaced by virtual activities that will include asynchronous broadcasts associated with the completion of questionnaires on the subject platform (Practices 1 and 2), or activities that maintain a practical training character and can be carried out from the student's place of residence (Practices 3, 4 and 5).
The mentoring will be carried out by synchronous telematics (videoconference), or through the mail, forums or the chat of the digital platform.
will be carried out by synchronous telematic means (videoconference), or through the mail, forums or the chat of the digital platform.
Evaluation system:
The evaluation system will maintain the same weighting of grades described for scenario 1 (adapted normality).
The final theory exam will be telematic. It will consist of a questionnaire prepared on the digital platform with multiple choice questions and short essay questions, the subject of which will be the theoretical lessons of the subject.
The practices will be evaluated by means of specific questionnaires (practices 1 and 2), and in the written presentation of the results through the digital platform (practices 3, 4 and 5).
The nature of the work required may be modified depending on the limitations of its development and elaboration.
Adolfo Manuel Outeiro Rodriguez
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- adolfo.outeiro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Spanish | Classroom 5 |
| 04.30.2021 09:15-11:15 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 7 |
| 06.23.2021 16:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 7 |