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Equine Behavior

General data

Course ID:	2500-PL-SPZ-OB-4
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Equine Behavior
Name in Polish:	Zachowanie konia
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Psychology
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	3.00 Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.
Language:	Polish
Short description:	Conditions of horses 'survival in the natural environment, functioning of the horses' sensory organs, behavior of horses in a stable and on a pasture, behavior during play and learning, methods of communication with horses.
Learning outcomes:	In terms of knowledge: The understanding of the basic ethology of the horse, learning processes in relation to training, proper maintenance and use of horses. Knowledge of safety rules, issues related to the welfare of horses applicable during working from the ground and riding. In terms of skills: Prepares and properly handles the horse from the ground, following the applicable safety rules. Recognizes body language and correctly interprets the signals sent by the horse. Conducts a behavioral survey with the horse keeper. In terms of social competence: Demonstrates care for the well-being of horses and the safety of people staying with horses. He is focused on constantly improving his knowledge of horses. Is aware of the need to comply with the principles of health and safety at work.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)

Time span:	2023-10-01 - 2024-01-28	Selected timetable range: weekly course term Navigate to timetable
Type of class:	Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators:	Katarzyna Jawna-Zboińska
Group instructors:	Katarzyna Jawna-Zboińska, Lidia Kacperska
Students list:	(inaccessible to you)
Examination:	Course - Examination Classes - Grading
Full description:	The topics of the classes concern the natural forms of horse behavior, as well as human influence on some forms of their behavior. During the course, the behavior of horses in the context of their welfare and the variability of the psychological characteristics of horses related to their use (stereotype) are discussed. Students learn about the domestication and the importance of horse behavior in their domestication. Basic problems of horse welfare and safety of their use will be discussed, i.e. health and safety rules when working with horses from the ground and during riding.
Bibliography:	(in Polish) McGreevy P., Christensen J.W., Konig van Borstel U., McLean A.: Equitation Science. Wiley Blackwell, 2018. McGreevy P.: Equine Behaviour. A guide for veterinarians and equine scientists. Saunders Elsevier, 2012. Sadowski, B.: Biologiczne mechanizmy zachowania się ludzi i zwierząt. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2001.

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