| Module name | Animal Observation Science |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 102O1121 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester II (K2018) Semester I (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. Zainal Abidin Kholilullah, M.Kes. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. Zainal Abidin Kholilullah, M.Kes. 2. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sharifudin bin Andi Omar, M.Sc. 3. drh. Rasdiyanah, M.Si. 4. drh. Adryani Ris, M.Si. 5. drh. Sitti Mughniati 6. drh. Muhammad Ardiansyah Nurdin, M.Si. 7. drh. Anak Agung P.J. Wahyuda, M.Si. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course provides an overview of animal types and breeds, including the assessment of animals based on their exterior qualities (such as estimating age, body condition score, and weight of livestock), animal handling techniques, and the habits and benefits of animals to humans. It covers large and small livestock, poultry, pet animals, wild animals, and aquatic animals. Relation to curriculum: This course equips students with essential skills in animal assessment, handling, and understanding animal behavior, laying the foundation for effective clinical practice and animal management throughout the veterinary curriculum. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case presentation and discussion – Small group discussion – Problem-based learning |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.67 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | – |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to explain various types of animals and their breeds, and assess large and small livestock, poultry, pet animals, wild animals, and aquatic animals. |
| Contents | 1. Scope, benefits, and roles of animal observation science 2. Identification and assessment of large ruminants (bovine) 3. Identification and assessment of small ruminants (caprine and ovine) 4. Identification and assessment of monogastric livestock (equine and swine) 5. Identification and assessment of poultry 6. Identification and assessment of pet animals (canine and feline) 7. Identification and assessment of wild and exotic animals 8. Identification and assessment of primates 9. Identification and assessment of aquatic animals |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Theory examination 2. Structured assignments |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | Main 1. Soenarjo. Ch. 1988. Buku Pegangan Kuliah Ilmu Tilik Ternak. Jakarta: CV Baru. 2. Rusjdi Saladin. 1972. Ilmu Tilik Hewan. Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Andalas. 3. Idris Israil, et al. 1992. Ilmu Tilik Ternak. Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Brawijaya. 4. Nelzi Fati, et al. 2022. Ilmu Ternak Unggas. Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh. Supporting 1. Meilius Rifai and Nitza Arbi. 1980. Ilmu Ternak Sapi Potong. Universitas Andalas. 2. Smith Street Books. 2021. This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Animals Silently Judging You. Smith Street Books Publisher. 3. Naipospos, T.S.P. 2014. Aquatic Animal Code and Manual Diagnostic Aquatic Animals. BUSKPIM. 4. Gusti Ayu Mayani K.D. 2017. Materi Ilmu Ternak Babi. Fakultas Peternakan Udayana. 5. Diah Kusumawati, et al. 2020. Bahan Ajar Satwa Liar. Gadjah Mada University Press. |