The Basic Sciences

Basic knowledge of the morphology, bionomy and systematics of animals and plants of interest. Knowledge of the basic chemical processes, as well as the physical basis of the biological processes and its use in veterinary science.

CcFf-ZOOLOGY

Lecture class:
1. - General concepts
Morphology, bionomy and systematics of animals of veterinary interest. Philogeny, systematics and species concept. Animalia kingdom. Organization models. Types of symmetry and corporal cavities (CcFf-Zoology. Lecture class: 3:30 h).
2. – Animal diversity. Study of the more relevant taxons
Corporal design and basic functions of Sponge, Cnidaria (jellyfish, sea anemones and corals), Flatworms (turbellaria, flukes and taenia), Nematodes, Annelids (earthworms, leeches and polychaetes), Arthropods (crustaceans, arachnids and insects), Mollusks (snails, bivalves and cephalopods), Chordata (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals) (CcFf-Zoology. Lecture class: 4:30 h).

Interactive classes:
Tutorial Class: Introduction to Practice 1 and Laboratory Standards (CcFf-Zoology T1: 30 min).
Laboratory practices:
1. – Protozoa and fresh water small pond animals observation. (CcFf-Zoology LB1: 1:30 h).
2. - Mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) dissection. (CcFf-Zoology LB2: 1:30 h).
3. - Earthworm (Eisenia andrei) dissection. (CcFf-Zoology LB3: 1:30 h).
4. - Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) dissection. (CcFf-Zoology LB4: 1:30 h).
5. - Bee (Apis mellifera) dissection. (CcFf-Zoology LB5: 1:30 h).
6. - Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) dissection. (CcFf-Zoology LB6: 1:30 h).

CcFf-BOTANY

Lecture class:
1. General concepts
Main groups of organisms. Domains and kingdoms. Protist, fungi, and plants. General features and classification. (CcFf-Botany. Lecture class: 3h).
2. Plant diversity.
Plant external morphology and reproductive biology: plants without seeds. Plants with seeds: Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, general features and classification, study of taxa of veterinary interest. (CcFf-Botany. Lecture class: 3h).

Interactive classes:
Tutorial Class (T): Introduction to Practical 1: Laboratory Standards. Completion of the Botany Part Work: Topics and standards, organisation of content, assessment. (CcFf-Botany T1: 30 min).
Laboratory practices:
1. Plant external morphology. Organization and reproductive structures. (CcFf-Botany LB1: 2 h).
2. Plants. Dicotyledon Angiosperms (Fabaceae and Asteraceae). (CcFf-Botany LB2: 2 h).
3. Plants. Monocotyledon Angiosperms (Poaceae). (CcFf-Botany LB3: 2 h).

CcFf-CHEMISTRY

Lecture class:
Lesson 1. Structure of organic molecules and intermolecular forces.
Electronegativity. Basic concepts about chemical bonding. Covalent bonding. Molecular geometry. Atomic orbital hybridization. Polarity of bonds and molecules Classes of organic compounds according to functional groups. Intermolecular forces. (CcFf-Chemistry. Lecture class: 2.5 h).
Lesson 2. Acid-base and redox balances.
Acids and bases. Conjugated acid-base pairs. Autoionization and ionic product balance of water. Acidity and basicity constant. Strength of acids and bases. Concept of pH. Calculation of the pH of acid and base solutions. Degree of dissociation. Acid-base properties of salts. Effect of the common ion in acid-base reactions. pH regulating solutions. Oxidising and reducing agents. Electrode potentials. (CcFf-Chemistry. Lecture class: 3.5 h).

Interactive classes:
Blackboard practicals (PE): Practical classes dedicated to solving exercises and problems. (CcFf-Chemistry PE1: Lesson 1, 1 h; Lesson 2, 2 h).
Tutorial Class (T): Will be dedicated to the resolution of doubts related to the problem bulletins. (CcFf-Chemistry T1: 30 min).
Laboratory Practicals (two practical sessions, 6 hours in total): Practical, experimental and control activities will be carried out aimed at the application, consolidation and evaluation of the learning of the contents explained and worked on in the theoretical programme.
Laboratory practical programme (LB):
Practice 1. Laboratory operations: Weighing and scales. Volumetric material. Preparation of solutions. pH measurement. Indicators and indicator paper. (CcFf-Chemistry LB1: 3 h).
Practice 2. Preparation of buffer solutions. Checking its ability to regulate pH. (CcFf-Chemistry LB2: 3 h).

CcFf-PHYSICS

Lecture lessons:
Biomechanical notions. (CcFf-Physics Lecture class: 2 h)
Physical basis of the operation of the circulatory system in mammals. (CcFf-Physics Lecture class: 2 h)
Biocalorimetry notions. Animal metabolism. (CcFf-Physics Lecture class: 2 h)

Interactive lessons:
Tutorial class (T): This will be devoted to consolidating knowledge of the concepts analysed in the lectures, based on the questions posed by the students. (CcFf-Physics T1: 30 min).
Seminar (S): To be used to analyse case studies complementary to those presented during the lectures class. (CcFf-Physics S1: 1h).
Laboratory Practicals (LB): Each group will have a 1-hour introductory session. They will then have to complete three of the six organised internships available to them:
Practice 1.- Center of gravity of an animal. Load distribution between front and back legs (CcFf-Physics LB: 2h).
Practice 2.- Density assessment methods (CcFf-Physics LB: 2 h).
Practice 3.- Manometer use and venturi effect (CcFf-Physics LB: 2 h).
Practice 4.- Viscosity of liquid food and quality assessment (CcFf-Physics LB: 2 h).
Practice 5.- Calorimetry: Ice enthalpy of fusion, heat capacity of liquid foods (CcFf-Physics LB: 2 h).
Practice 6.- Direct current circuits. Use of the multimeter (CcFf-Physics LB: 2 h).
(These contents may vary depending on materials availability).

CcFf- ZOOLOGY

Basic:
- HICKMAN C.P., ROBERTS, L.S. & HICKMAN, F.M. Principios integrales de Zoología. Interamericana, Madrid, 18ª ed., 924 pp., 2021.
Complementary:
- BARNES, R.D. Zoología de los Invertebrados. Interamericana, 4ª ed., México, 1157 pp. 1996.
- DE LA FUENTE, J.A. Zoología de Artrópodos. Interamericana McGraw Hill, México, 805 pp., 1994.
- McGAVIN, G.C. Entomología esencial. Ariel, Barcelona, 350 pp., 2002.
- SOLOMON, E.P., BERG, L.R., MARTIN, D.W. & VILLEE, C. Biología de Villée. Interamericana McGraw Hill, 8ª ed., México, 1193 pp., 2008.
- TELLERÍA, J.L., Zoología evolutiva de los Vertebrados. Síntesis, Madrid, 1988.
- YOUNG, J.Z., La vida de los Vertebrados. Omega, Barcelona, 660 pp. 1985.

CcFf- BOTANY

- CURTIS, H., BARNES, N. S. Biología. 7ª ed. Ed. Panamericana. Buenos Aires. 1010 pp. 2008.
- DÍAZ VIZCAÍNO, E.A. 2011. Morfoloxía e bioloxía reprodutiva das plantas. Unidade Didáctica 4. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. In:
http://www.usc.es/export/sites/default/gl/servizos/snl/dinamizacion/des…
- IZCO, J., BARRENO, E., BRUGUÉS, M., COSTA, M., DEVESA, J.A., FERNÁNDEZ, F., GALLARDO, T., LLIMONA, X., PRADA, C., TALAVERA, S., VALDÉS, B. Botany. McGraw Hill Interamericana, Madrid, 781 pp. 2004.
- NABORS, M. W. Introducción a la Botánica. Pearson Educación. Madrid. 712 pp. 2006.
- PURVES, W.K., SADAVA, D., ORIANS, G.H., HELLER, C. H. Vida. La ciencia de la Biología, 6ª ed. Panamericana. Buenos Aires. 1133 pp. 2005.
- RAVEN, P.H., EVERT, R.F. & EICHCHORN, E.E. Biología de las plantas, 2 tomos. Reverté, Barcelona, 1991.
- SOLOMON, E.P., BERG, L.R., MARTIN, D.W. & VILLEE, C. Biología. Interamericana McGraw Hill, 8ª ed., México, 1193 pp., 2008.
- STRASBURGER, E. e col. Tratado de Botánica. 9ª ed. Omega. Barcelona. 2004.
Practices:
-AIRA, M.J, VÁZQUEZ, R.A., IZCO, J. (Eds.). Manual de prácticas de Botánica. Laboratorio y campo. Servizo de Publicacións e intercambio científico. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 385p. 2014.
- AIZPURU, I., ASEGINOLAZA, C., URIBE-ECHEBERRÍA, P.M., URRUTIA, P. , ZORRAKIN, I. Claves ilustradas de la Flora del País Vasco y territorios limítrofes. Servicio Central de Publicaciones del Gobierno Vasco. Vitoria, 830p. 1999.

CcFf- CHEMISTRY

Basic:
- R. Chang, K. A. Goldsby, “Química”, 11a Ed., México, McGraw-Hill, 2013.
Complementary:
- R. H. Petrucci, W. S. Harwood, G. F. Herring, “Química General”, Madrid, Pearson Educación, 2007

CcFf- PHYSICS

Basic:
- CROMER, A.H. Física para las Ciencias de la Vida. Ed. Reverté, 2007.
- ORTUÑO ORTÍN, M. Physics para Biología, Medicina, Veterinaria y Farmacia. Ed. Crítica, 1996
- KANE, J.W.; STERNHEIM, M.M. Physics. Ed Reverté, 2007.
Complementary:
- GIANCOLI, D.C. Física. Principios y Aplicaciones. Ed Prentice Hall Mexico, 2007.- HEWITT, P.H. Physics Conceptual. Pearson. Addison Wesley, 2004.
- McDONALD, S.C.G.; BURNS, D.M. Physics para las Ciencias de la Vida y de la Salud. Fondo Educativo Iberoamericano, 1989.
- STROTHER, G.K. Física Aplicada a las Ciencias de la Salud. Ed McGraw-Hill, 1981.

General Competencies
• GVUSC01. Ability to learn and adapt.
• GVUSC02. Capability for analysis and synthesis.
• GVUSC03. General knowledge of the working area.
• GVUSC04. Planning and work management.
• GVUSC05. Capability to put knowledge into practice.
• GVUSC06. Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Disciplinary specific competencies (knowledge):
• CEDVUSC01. General knowledge of the animals, its behavior and the bases of its identification.
• CEDVUSC02. Structure and function of healthy animals.
• CEDVUSC04. Physical, chemical and molecular bases of the major processes that take place in the animal organism.

Specific Professional Competencies (expertise, day-one skills):
• D1VUSC03. Perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret clinical, biological and chemical results.
• D1VUSC16. Applying the methods of individual identification of animals.

Specific Academic Competencies (want to do):
• CEAVUSC08. Being aware of the need to keep professional skills and knowledge up-to-date through a process of lifelong learning.

Transversal competences:
• CTVUSC01. Capacity for reasoning and argument.
• CTVUSC02. Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information by various means such as literature and Internet information, and critically analyze it.
• CTVUSC03. Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text.
• CTVUSC05. Skill in the use of ICTs.
• CTVUSC06. Use information in a foreign language.
• CTVUSC07. Ability to solve problems through the Integration and application of knowledge.

The classes will be given in person and will explain the contents established in the program of the subject with the help of the blackboard and the audio-visuals media that are considered appropriate.

The laboratory practices will serve to illustrate the theoretical contents of the subject and will be fundamentally oriented to the acquisition of skills and practical experience by the student.

The laboratory practicals (LB) of CcFf-Zoology will take place in the practical laboratory of the Department of Zoology (Pavilion 3, 1º ground floor). Faculty of Veterinary.
The laboratory practicals (LB) of CcFf-Botany will take place in the Botany laboratories (Pavilion 4, 2nd floor (4D 214, room 77) and lower 3rd floor (4D 311, room 113)). Faculty of Veterinary.
The laboratory practicals (LB) of CcFf-Chemistry are taught in the laboratories of the Faculty of Science. (The number of the laboratory is to be determined).
The laboratory practicals (LB) of CcFf-Physics will be carried out in the Applied Physics Practical Laboratory of the Faculty of Science.

In the set of practices, observation, description, and identification of animal and plant species will be carried out, as well as assays to obtain chemical and physical variables; all of which require the handling of laboratory instruments and equipment, for the skill related to the learning objective of competency 2 on day 1 of the European Veterinary Federation "Understanding scientific research methods, the contribution of basic and applied research to science, and the application of the principle of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement)."

All the student's tasks (study, works, readings) will be guided by the academic staff in mentoring that may be face-to-face or carried out through the means of the USC-virtual.

In all cases, the tools available at the USC-virtual will be used to provide students with the necessary material for the development of the subject (presentations, notes, support texts, bibliography, videos, etc.) and to establish a fluid teacher-student communication.

The course is divided into four disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology), each of which presents theoretical and practical content. The final qualification of the course will be the average of the qualification obtained in the four disciplines, provided that in each of them a minimum of 4, out of a maximum of 10 points, is obtained. Otherwise, the final mark will be lower than a 4.

The assessment of each discipline will be based on the following elements:
- A final on-site exam consisting of a written test with theoretical (in Zoology and Botany) and theoretical-practical (in Physics and Chemistry) questions. This exam will be worth a maximum of 6 points out of 10.
- Continuous assessment, which is broken down as follows:
A maximum of 1.5 points out of 10 will correspond to the attendance and use of the Laboratory Practicals (of obligatory attendance).
The remaining 2.5 points out of 10 will correspond to class attendance, participation and use of classroom activities, and to the evaluation of the following assignments and questionnaires:
- CcFf-Zoology: six questionnaires, to be completed in the Virtual Classroom, outside class hours and asynchronously, on the contents of the practicals. The deadline for their completion will begin after the end of each practical and their duration will be 15 minutes each.
- CcFf- Botany: Presentation of a paper, compliance with the rules, content, references (10%). To be done in the first 30-45 days of the course. Presentation of a report-questionnaire (9%). To be prepared and handed in at each practical session. Questionnaire on theory, preparatory to the exam (6%). To be taken outside class hours and asynchronously in the first half of December.
- CcFf-Chemistry: two telematic questionnaires, one corresponding to each topic of this subject, to be taken in the Virtual Classroom of the subject, outside class time and asynchronously. These questionnaires will last between 45 and 60 minutes and will be applied approximately two weeks after finishing the subject (theory, exercises, and problems) corresponding to CcFf-Chemistry.
- CcFf- Physics: at the end of the classes, students will have to present a "class work", which will consist of the complete resolution of the practical cases that were presented in the lectures. Continuous assessment may be complemented with an online questionnaire before the exam, to be taken outside class time and asynchronously.

In the set of practices, the completion and presentation of questionnaires and reports will be evaluated, following the criteria previously explained and available on the virtual campus, for the completion of the practices. Passing these activities will be essential to pass the subject. In the event of passing, they will account for up to 40% of the final subject evaluation.

In case of failure, a review of the work done can be carried out in a requested tutorial, and reports can be resubmitted within 15 days of the exam of the call and future calls for the next five courses. For students who have passed the activity in the previous five courses, the grade will be maintained. To ensure contribution to competency 2, no exemption from these practices is allowed.

The qualification for each discipline = Final exam qualification out of 10 - 0.6 + Practical work qualification out of 10 - 0.15 + qualification for the rest of the continuous assessment out of 10 - 0.25.
For this formula to be applied, a minimum qualification of 4 out of 10 points will be required in the final exam and in the practical qualification of the four disciplines. Otherwise, the grade for the discipline concerned will be = 0.6 - final exam qualification out of 10. If this value is equal to or higher than 4, the grade for the discipline will be 3.9.

Repeating students will have their marks for the subjects they have passed preserved during the five courses of duration of the undergraduate studies.

In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations on the evaluation of students' academic performance and review of grades" shall apply.

Based on Instruction No. 1/2017 of the General Secretariat in this matter, no exemption is granted, as attendance at all activities in person is necessary.

The course has 6 credits, so the maximum amount of student work can not exceed 150 hours.

Classroom work:
- Lecture class: 26 h.
- Laboratory practices (LB): 28 h
- blackboard practices (PE): 3 h
- Seminar (S): 1 h.
- Tutorial hours (T): 2 h
Total classroom work: 60 h.

Homeworks:
- Study: 42 h.
- Practice reports: 2h.
- Mandatory assignment: 12 h
- Bibliographic review: 6 h.
- Attendance to talks and other suggested activities: 3 h.
- Problem solving: 12,5 h
- Oral presentations: 2 h.
- Examinations: 10.5 h
Total homework: 90 h

Total classroom work and homework: 150 h

To review and update Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry knowledge acquired in Secondary education is recommended.