Agriculture and Ecology

Code:

MV121

Acronym:

AGE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Animal Production

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Population Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	80	Plan 2007 to 2017	1	-	2,5	51	67,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To learn basic ecological and agriculture concepts that will help to comprehend environmental phenomena with veterinary relevance.

Program

Basic ecological concepts
Evolution
Genetic basis of life
Terrestrial environment
Soil
Bioms
Climate
Water cycle
Nitrogen and nutrient cycles
Agriculture systems in Portugal
Plants
Production and conservation of fodder
Hay harvesting
The use of animal grazing

Mandatory literature

xx; xx, xx, xx

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and lab/field work

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Lab/field work mandatory
Group work mandatory

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam 80%
Group work 20%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Group work