Pathophysiology of Wild Animals

The aim of the course in PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF WILD ANIMALS is for students to acquire knowledge about the causes and mechanisms of disease and the assessment of the welfare of wildlife, with particular focus to stress and some critical phases such as capture, starvation, and hibernation. One of the objectives of the course is to develop a critical spirit and the ability to interact with the different professionals involved in wildlife management.

1. Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course, students should be able to recognize and understand the causes and mechanisms of disease in wildlife, as well as the mechanisms underlying different types of stress, starvation, and hibernation.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students should demonstrate the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the management of wildlife welfare, interacting appropriately with the different professionals involved.
3. Critical and Judgmental Skills: Students should demonstrate the ability to critically discuss the acquired information. The entire course and the field trips are designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage with a scientific approach to the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in wildlife management.
4. Communication Skills: Students should demonstrate the ability to use scientifically appropriate terminology, particularly regarding pathology. Exercises and field trips are intended to stimulate the ability to express themselves correctly and to discuss scientifically with peers, hunters, and professionals in the conservation and wildlife management sectors.
5. Lifelong Learning Skills: Students should demonstrate the ability to independently research sources to solve issues related to the welfare of wild species, using the acquired knowledge and available knowledge sources, along with good mental organization.