Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject APPLIED COMPUTING Code 00106021
Study programme
0106 GRADO EN VETERINARIA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
3 Optional Second Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department PRODUCCION ANIMAL
Coordinador
SUAREZ VEGA, AROA
 E-mail asuav@unileon.es
slopp@unileon.es
rpelg@unileon.es
Lecturers
LÓPEZ PUENTE , SECUNDINO
PELAYO GARCIA , ROCIO
SUAREZ VEGA, AROA
Web http://
General description This course aims to present the fundations of computer applications in the profesional practice of the veterinarian.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente PRODUCCION ANIMAL FUENTE CRESPO , L. FERNANDO DE LA
Secretario PRODUCCION ANIMAL CARRAL LLAMAZARES , JOSE MANUEL
Vocal PRODUCCION ANIMAL MARQUES MARTINEZ , MARIA MARGARITA
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente PRODUCCION ANIMAL BAYON GONZALEZ , YOLANDA
Secretario PRODUCCION ANIMAL VALDES SOLIS , CARMEN
Vocal PRODUCCION ANIMAL SAEZ-ROYUELA GONZALO , MARIA

Competencias
Code  
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.
B6473 106G3 Maintain ethical behavior in the exercise of their responsibilities towards the profession and society.
B6474 106G4 Communicate the information obtained during the veterinarians professional practice fluently, orally and in writing, with other colleagues, authorities and society in general.
B6475 106G5 Write and present professional reports correctly, always maintaining the necessary confidentiality.
B6476 106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity.
B6477 106G7 Apply the scientific method to professional practice including evidence-based medicine.
B6478 106G8 Know how to get professional advice and help.
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
Competences
To understand the evolution and current role of informatics in the veterinary field. B6472
 C3
To acquire basic skills for the creation and administration of files in Windows and Linux operating systems. B6479
 C2
To acquire proficiency in the use of word processors for the creation and editing of veterinary documents. The skills acquired will be useful for the elaboration of reports and assignments for the courses of the 3rd and 4th year of the Veterinary Degree, the Clinical , Animal Production and Health, Food Hygiene and Technology practical rotations, the internships (5th year of the Degree) and the Final Degree Project. B6475
 C1
C2
Use spreadsheets and statistical programs for veterinary data analysis and information management. B6471
B6473
B6475
B6479
 C2
C5
Use presentation tools to communicate veterinary information in a clear and visually appealing format. The skills acquired will be useful for the elaboration of presentations and assignments for the Animal Production and Health rotaring, and the Final Degree Project. B6474
B6479
 C4
Learn to use scientific databases to access relevant information in the veterinary field. B6476
B6478
B6480
B6481
 C2
C3
Use bibliographic software to organize and cite references in academic and veterinary research papers. The skills acquired will be useful for the elaboration of the Final Degree Project. B6475
B6476
B6479
 C3
Understand the basic principles of bioinformatics and its application in veterinary research. B6476
B6477
B6479
 C3
C5
Explore bioinformatics tools for the analysis of genetic and molecular data in veterinary medicine. B6471
B6477
B6479
 C3
To know and evaluate different applications and software specifically designed for the veterinary field. B6479
 C2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
I.- INTRODUCTION Topic 1.- Introduction, background and current situation of Veterinary Informatics.
Topic 2.- Operating systems: Windows and Linux
Topic 3.- Communication networks and Basic Programming
II.- GENERAL SOFTWARE Topic 4.- Office applications: Word Processors
Topic 5.- Office applications: Spreadsheets and Databases
Topic 6.- Office applications: Digital Presentations
Topic 7.- Digital tools
Topic 8.- Scientific Databases and Literature Management Software
III.- APPLIED SOFTWARE Topic 9.- Introduction to bioinformatics
Topic 10.- Apps and software oriented to veterinary practice

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Lecture 1 1 2
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 23 46 69
 
Personal tuition 2 0 2
 
Oral tests 2 0 2
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Lecture Lecture in the classroom, of the general subject of the course.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Training activities using informatics on the different topics, software and apps proposed in the contents of the course In case of not being able to carry out practices in the informatics room, the practices will be carried out through Hangouts Meet. Duration: 2 h Number of groups: 1 Place: CRAI-TIC classroom (on-line space created by the teacher, if the classes are on-line) No. of teachers per group: 1
Personal tuition Personalized assistance to the student. The student will be able to attend the tutorials during the teachers' tutoring hours. It is recommended to make an appointment by e-mail. In case there is no possibility of face-to-face tutorials, they will be carried out by e-mail to the teachers participating in the course.

Personalized attention
 
Personal tuition
Description
Personalized assistance to the student. The student will be able to attend the tutorials during the teachers' tutoring hours. It is recommended to make an appointment by e-mail. In case there is no possibility of face-to-face tutorials, they will be carried out by e-mail to the teachers participating in the course.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Self-tests, either face-to-face or using the institutional moodle learning platform. 25 %
Oral tests Elaboration of assignments that demonstrate the knowledge on office applications and bioinformatics tools, databases and literature managers imparted in the course.

Oral exposure using multimedia resources.
 75 %
Others Those tests not passed in the continuous assessment must be passed in the second ordinary exam.

During the exams and assessment tests, the use and possession of any type of materials, media and resources that serve as a source of information is prohibited, except those that the teacher may authorise specifically in each of the tests. Failure to comply will result in a failing grade.
 
Other comments and second call

Students who do not pass the above-mentioned tests must complete a final exam, which grade must surpass a mark of 5/10.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic Smith-Akin, K. A., Bearden, C. F., Pittenger, S. T., & Bernstam, E. V., https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1386505606000402?via%3Dihub, International journal of medical informatics, 2007
Smith RD, Williams M., Applications of informatics in veterinary medicine. , Bull Med Libr Assoc., 2000
Edgar McCoy, Microsoft Office 365: [10 en 1] La guía definitiva y detallada para aprender rápidamente, Independently published , 2023
Molina, FJ, Enciclopedia de gnu/linux para usuario y administrador, Madrid: Editorial RA-MA , 2010
Reina P, Informática. Publicación electrónica de libre disposición en http://www.pedroreina.org, ,
Prieto A, Lloris A, Torres JC, Introducción a la Informática, Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana, 2001
Singh J. , Mendeley: A free research management tool for desktop and web. , Pharmacol Pharmacother., 2010

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