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Subject | HISTORY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE | Code | 00106010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Optional | First | Second |
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Department | PRODUCCION ANIMAL |
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vgone@unileon.es caloc@unileon.es rmcapg@unileon.es jgfera@unileon.es mferc@unileon.es mrgara@unileon.es jrgonm@unileon.es cbgutm@unileon.es fjruaa@unileon.es pmrubn@unileon.es amsahp@unileon.es |
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General description | “The aims of the subject is to introduce the students of Veterinary Medicine in the history of the profession with a general scope of the most outstanding developments throughout the different phases of the history of mankind. Also to improve the knowledge of the veterinary students in acquiring information and analysis of the Veterinary Medicine as a scientific and professional science, with special emphasis of the steps from the Middle Age to the present time trying to integrate the extension and limits of the different disciplines of the Veterinary curriculumâ€. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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B6471 | 106G1 Analyse, synthesise, solve problems and make decisions in the professional fields of the veterinarian. |
B6472 | 106G2 Work as a team, single or multidisciplinary, and show respect, appreciation and sensitivity to the work of others. |
B6476 | 106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity. |
B6477 | 106G7 Apply the scientific method to professional practice including evidence-based medicine. |
B6479 | 106G9 Demonstrate interest in knowing how to use basic computer tools. |
B6480 | 106G10 Have basic knowledge of a second language, especially in technical aspects related to Veterinary Sciences. |
B6481 | 106G11 Keep the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional competencies updated through a continuing education process. |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C3 | CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
C4 | CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience |
C5 | CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy |
Learning aims |
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Acquire a basic knowledge of the historical foundations of the veterinary profession and the evolution of veterinary medicine as a science and as a profession | B6479 |
C1 C3 |
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Introduction to terminology, information and scientific documentation techniques. Understand the fundamental ideas and problems of scientific methodology. | B6471 B6477 B6481 |
C5 |
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Possess basic knowledge of the specific characteristics of medical-veterinary language. | B6476 B6480 |
C2 C3 C4 |
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Analyze the main theoretical concepts related to Veterinary Medicine, as well as the different specialties and the Veterinary professional organization. | B6471 B6476 B6481 |
C2 C3 |
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Acquire practice in correct oral and written communication. | B6472 B6476 B6479 B6481 |
C2 C3 C4 |
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Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
THEORETICAL PROGRAM | Topic 1.- Introduction. Presentation and objectives of the subject. Planning: study method. Topic 2.- Scientific method. Characteristics of the scientific method. Production and scientific information. Databases and bibliographic information. Carrying out and presenting a scientific work. Topic 3.- Ancient Age and classical world (Greece and Rome): contribution to the birth and development of Veterinary Sciences. History of livestock: animal domestication Topic 4.- Arab world: influence on human and animal medicine. Arab Doctors and Veterinarians. Al Andalus. Topic 5.- Middle Ages. History of epizootics and epidemics: social and religious aspects. The University: medical sciences in European schools. Veterinary knowledge in Europe through documents and texts. Livestock farming in the Middle Ages: the Honored Council of La Mesta. Topic 6.- Spanish Albeitería. Origin, development and disappearance. The Royal Court of the Protoalbeiterate. The Protoalbeiterate in America. The Hispanic names of Veterinary Medicine. Ilería books Topic 7.- Europe: 16th and 17th centuries. The change of thought: humanism and scientism. Splendor of Anatomy: Carlo Ruini. The Padua school. Topic 8.- The 18th century and scientific veterinary medicine. Foundation of Veterinary Schools and notable figures: Veterinary Schools in France, Spain and other countries. Topic 9.- Chemical sciences since the 19th century. Mineral, plant and animal Chemistry applied to Veterinary Medicine. Development of organic chemistry. Biochemistry and Physiology in Veterinary Sciences. Topic 10.- Development of microscopy in medical sciences. The Spanish School of Histology: Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Veterinary histologists and histopathologists. Topic 11.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century. Development of Microbiology and Immunology, with special reference to veterinary Microbiology in Spain. Topic 12.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century. History of Parasitology. Veterinary Parasitology in Spain Topic 13.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century: Zootechnics and Animal Production. Decline in transhumance. Livestock improvement and intensification of production. Topic 14.- History of animal infectious and contagious processes. Fight against epizootics. International Organization for the prevention and control of infectious and parasitic diseases of animals. Topic 15.- History of veterinary medicine and surgery: bleeding, cauterization; asepsis, antisepsis. Anesthesia. Topic 16.-History of Veterinary Pharmacology. Historical background, evolution and future perspectives. Topic 17.- History of hygiene and food inspection. Background. Food inspection in Spain and other countries. Veterinary inspection today. Topic 18.- History of military veterinary medicine. Background and creation of the Military Veterinary Corps. Military veterinary medicine since the 19th century. Missions, objectives and museums. Topic 19.- The planning of Veterinary studies since the creation of the Madrid School. 1912 plan; Plan of 1931 (FGO); 1953 plan; other plans The OCV: from unions to schools. |
INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNSHIP | Type of methodology: trips, seminars and bibliographic review of specific aspects No. of groups: 1 Location: Faculty classroom; veterinary entities No. of teachers per group: 1 |
II. SEMINARS | Seminar 1.- Prominent people of Albeitería. Seminar 2.- Veterinary medicine of the 19th century. Seminar 3.- Veterinary medicine of the 20th century. Seminar 4.- Zoonoses through History. |
III. FILM SHOWINGS | RELATED TO THE VETERINARY PROFESSION |
IV. VISITS | TO VETERINARY ENTITIES AND MUSEUMS |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Seminars | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||||||
Assignments | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||
Field work/trips | 5 | 6 | 11 | ||||||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | 14 | 5 | 19 | ||||||
Lecture | 20 | 6 | 26 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Seminars | |
Assignments | The presentation of the report will be evaluated, as well as the presentation and defense of the work carried out. |
Field work/trips | In these sessions, the student must answer some questions asked after the presentation, as a continuous evaluation. |
Problem solving, classroom exercises | Exams on the theoretical and practical contents of the subject. |
Lecture | Attendance at theoretical classes, practices and seminars |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Seminars | Following the presentation of the topic, the students will be asked a series of questions related to the contents covered. | It will represent 10% of the final grade | |
Assignments | The presentation of the report will be evaluated, as well as the presentation and defense of the work carried out. | It will represent 20% of the final grade | |
Problem solving, classroom exercises | In these sessions, the student must answer some questions asked after the presentation, as a continuous evaluation. | It will represent 10% of the final grade | |
Mixed tests | Exams on the theoretical and practical contents of the subject. | It will represent 40% of the final grade |
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Others | Attendance at theoretical classes, practices and seminars. | They will represent 20% of the final grade | |
Other comments and second call | |||
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
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