Agriculture and Ecology

Code:

MV121

Acronym:

AGE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Animal Production

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S (of 12-02-2024 to 07-06-2024)

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	86	Official Study Plan	1	-	2,5	42	67,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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

Learning outcomes and competences

Achieve the above mentioned objectives

Working method

Presencial

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

Martins Flávio S.; Investigação científica e agricultura

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, lab work, group work

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	25,00
Exame	75,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho de campo	4,00
Trabalho escrito	21,50
Total:	67,50

Eligibility for exams

Lab/field work mandatory Group work mandatory

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam 75% Group work 25%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Group work