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This module will provide a solid background in the mathematical description of fluid dynamics. They will cover the derivation of the conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy) that describe the dynamics of fluids and their application to a remarkable range of phenomena including water waves, sound propagation, atmospheric dynamics and aerodynamics. The focus will be on deriving approximate expressions using known mathematical techniques that yield analytic solutions.

This module focuses on peri-anesthesia and post-anesthesia nursing practice contexts. Students will develop knowledge about different anesthesia techniques and the post-operative care of anesthesia patients, as well as the skills to recognize and manage anesthesia-related complications. Students will be able to make independent judgments; plan, implement, and evaluate practice in specialty contexts.

 1. Oxygenation and Ventilation

2. Monitoring and Communication

3. Fluid therapy and Overview of Anesthesia

4. Pharmacology and Pain Management

1. Physics principles in Anesthesia

2. Physiology of different system

2. Pharmacologiical principles and different classes of anesthesia drugs

1. Pre-operative assessment 

2. Overview

Anesthesia considerations for different disease from each system

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome message to the online teaching of the Module” Forage production and pasture management"

Dear Students,

Greetings and welcome to the Module of "Forage production and pasture management"This module intends to equip you with knowledge and skills in forage production, management, utilization, and conservation for animal feeding . You are all requested to read the available teaching materials, try to interact in order to understand well the course. It is our sincere hope that you will find the module interesting and very useful for you as future Animal Scientists. We wish you success in your studies and your future

1.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MODULE

The module of "Forage production and pasture management “ was designed to be taught in Bachelors of Science with Honours in Animal Production to Year 2 students

The module has 15 credits and it is divided into 2 components/units. It intended to cover different areas related to Pasture production and Management (Unit 1=7credits) and Range management(Unit 2=8 credits)

2. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

 After successful completion of this module, student will be able to:

1. Define and classify of forages or fodder plant species available in Rwanda

2. Establish an Agrostological garden/forage demonstration farm.

3. Illustrate the methods of pasture management and the methods of pasture improvement

4. Discuss techniques of range exploitation and management

5. Predict the dynamism of the Rangeland and pastures

6. Interpretation of the data obtained after the determination of the nutritive value of forages and fodder plants in the laboratory

7. Description of the principal tropical natural pasture and the Rwandan natural pastures

8 Describe the methods of forage conservation and the different methods to improve nutritional value of the crop residues used in animal feeding

9. Calculate the productivity of the pastures and its carrying capacity

10. Apply the methods of forage conservation

3. ASSESSMENT PATTERN

The assessment method is summarized below:

4. TEACHING TEAM

Dear Students,

Welcome to the course (Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology). This course contains Three components: Anatomy (7 Credits); Physiology (7 Credits); Embryology & Histology (6 credits) of farm animals.  We wish you all the best in the this course and if you have any problem, please contact Lecturer in charge. This module will be taught by Dr Mwabonimana Marie-Francoise and Dr Joshua Katusime.

This module aims at providing the students with an understanding of the diversity, evolution and ecology of pathogens (parasites, bacteria, virus, fungi and metabolic disorders) and how the diseases they cause can be diagnosed, treated and prevented.

Through lectures, assignments and various practical exercise, comprehensive and consolidate block of knowledge in animal health, public health, maintenance of good health and preventive medicine for livestock with a particular attention on food animals will be provided and discussed between the module team and students.

This course of Biochemistry 1 is part of the module of Biochemistry which is made of three components: Biochemistry 1, Biochemistry 2 and Laboratory training. 

The component of Biochemistry 1 will focus on area below:

Elements of Cellular and Molecular Biology:

Building upon concepts introduced in Biology, consideration is given to structure and function at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular levels. Equally divided between aspects of molecular biology and cellular biology

Structural Biochemistry:

This chapter is intended to offer an introduction to the world of Biochemistry. It deals with the structure, properties, and significance of the major groups of biochemical compounds (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and Lipids). Related areas such as pH and buffers will also be discussed and typical procedures for investigation of these materials will be performed in the laboratory. Structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.

The course will be delivered through various lectures, assignments to enforce students learning and critical thinking as well as presentations to be made by students in order to enhance their skills in presentations and scientific communication/discussion. 

Enjoy the course!

1. Introduction:

Welcome to the Course (Module) of Animal Genetics (ANP6123). This course and related exercises and laboratory practices are designed to equip students with a broad and integrated understanding of the established principles of farm animal genetics, with the ability describe and analyze the genetic constitution of animal populations, analyze and apply the principles and techniques of cytogenetics and genetic manipulation of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and proteins, applied to animal systems, production and breeding. 

2. Indicative contents:

Part 1. Population and quantitative genetics

Part 2. Animal cytogenetics

Part 3. Molecular biology

3. Attached resources:

1. Module description,
2. Presentation slides,
3. Handouts/Course Notes,
4. Key reading materials, etc..

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Welcome to this module " Animal Ethology and Welfare", the course considers the protection and welfare of animals, especially scientific research in this area.

The emphasis will be farm and pet animals, although much of the information will be relevant also to other categories of animals and to a wide range of different contexts e.g. housing, management, transport, competition, exhibition, slaughter, etc. Basic information on the legislation for the protection of animals and the ethical views regarding animals will be provided.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand the main areas of animal behavior and its implication towards animal welfare and protection matters,
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant techniques applicable to their research in animal ethology and the legal provisions, in relation to animal welfare and protection
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how established techniques of research and inquiry are used in the domain of animal welfare and handling ethics
4. Use a significant range of the principle skills, techniques, practices and/or materials, including some at the forefront of developments, associated with animal ethology
5. Apply a range of standard and specialized research or equivalent techniques of enquiry
6. Plan and carry out a significant project of research, investigation or development, with application to animal ethology, animal health management and welfare
7. Deal with complex issues and make informed judgments in the absence of complete data, to describe important concepts, including animal protection and ethics, as well as animal health management
8. Analyze, evaluate and synthesize issues, which are at the forefront of knowledge in animal welfare and handling, for domestic and pet species, including captive animals
9. Demonstrate original responses to problems and issues related to animal welfare matters
10. Demonstrate the skills of life-long learning in animal welfare and related disciplines. 

Facilitators:

Dr Emmanuel Irimaso

Dr Jean Pierre Mpatswenumugabo MUganga

Dr Robert Kibuuka

This module is designed to provide skills in research methods (quantitative and qualitative approaches), international standard scientific writing and communication

This module of Animal nutrition (20 credits) is designed for graduate students in masters program of Animal Production. The aim of this module is to increase skills of student in animal feed requirements and metabolism and relate it to physiologic functions of different organs in the ruminants and monogastric animals. The students will be able to use the knowledge and skills in animal nutrition and analytical techniques to assess the feeding value and potential role of animal feed resources.

The module is meant to familiarization students with Feed concepts of nutrients requirement for different physiological functions in ruminants and non-ruminants livestock species.

Animal Breeding module for Master program in Animal Production. 

Anesthesia by system is a module delivered in year three, Trimester 3, it is a module that equips the anesthesia students with knowledge and skills about the practice of anesthesia in patients with different coexisting pathologies (Ex: Diabete Meltus, HBP, CV diseases...).

In addition it helps the anesthesia students to acquire the knowledge and skills about the choice of the type of anesthesia according to the type of procedure to perform.

Anesthesia students you are welcome to this important module.

The course will examine pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease related to various body systems, as well as systemic pathophysiologic conditions such as pain, inflammation, and infection. You will integrate concepts from previous general science and nursing courses in order to critically analyze the impact of alterations at a cellular level on patient wellness and safety.

Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Anesthesia is the the core module to understand and practice the anesthesia. It is learnt in year 2.