Animal Anatomy and Genetics

The course supplies basics of vertebrate biology, and an
introduction to the structural organization and
physiological mechanisms of domestic animals. It has the
aim to provide basic acquaintance and specific knowledge,
necessary to the studies of animal nutrition and animal
production. The course provides also knowledge about the
basic principles of genetics and their applications to farm
animal species.

Basic acquaintance and specific knowledge of structure
and function of domestic animals, with emphasis on
physiological systems of importance to animal nutrition
and animal production. Ability of comparing the anatomy
and the physiology of different mammals. Skills in
biological and technical language necessary to describe
physiological processes. Knowledge of the hereditary
transmission of qualitative and quantitative traits in farm
animal species.