Year 1

Supervisor:  Milka Vrecl Fazarinc

An introduction to the structure, function and molecular organisation of cells with an emphasis on eukaryotic animal cells, their ultrastructural features and the relationship between structure and function.

Supervisor: Gregor Fazarinc

Knowledge of the structure of organ systems and organs, the interrelationships of different anatomical structures on particular parts of the body, and the mutual comparison of the structure of organ systems in different animal species. The emphasis is placed on the anatomy of domestic mammals (horses, ruminants, carnivores, pigs, rabbits) and domestic birds (hens).

Supervisor: Petra Zrimšek

The subject provides knowledge of basic physical and chemical laws and reactions that apply to living organisms, just like inanimate nature. It presents the basic biomolecules, their interactions in metabolism processes and other biochemical processes in living organisms, and the regulatory mechanisms of these processes. Basic experimental methods used for research or analytical purposes are also covered.

Supervisor: Martin Dobeic, Breda Jakovac Strajn

Understanding the role of animal hygiene and dietary physiology in sustainable animal husbandry; presentation of the basic physiological and ethological needs of farm animals, the impacts of various livestock technologies on the environment, the production, use and handling of animal by-products and the possibilities for proper management and sustainable environmental management; basic knowledge of animal nutrition, feed, properties and quality of feeds, compound feed and feed additives, the nutritional needs of individual species and categories of animals.

Presentation of the basics of ethics and new trends in animal welfare and the importance of the role of the human/animal relationship.

Supervisor: Klemen Eler

Understanding the biological essence of plants and their structure at cellular and material levels; the common and different properties of plants, fungi and animals at cellular and higher levels and the interdependence of organisms; the basics of determining feed value, health and toxicity; plants as a source of food for herbivores; learning about the most important groups of fodder, poisonous and medicinal plants in Slovenia.

Supervisor: Milka Vrecl Fazarinc

The subject examines the structure and function of cells and the development, structure and functional importance of tissues at the level of light and electron microscopy.

Supervisor: Jelka Zabavnik Piano

Knowledge of hereditary material and inheritance, the origins of mutations and the variability of organisms. This is the basis for understanding physiology and pathology, the relationship between host and parasite, the evolution of subjects and populations, and the inheritance of economic traits and selection. The course also covers the basics of molecular and recombinant genetics methods used in the diagnosis of hereditary and some infectious animal diseases.

Supervisor: Peter Dovč

Acquaintance with the basics on which work in animal husbandry is based. Familiarity with some practical problems in animal husbandry; animal selection, the most important breeds of domestic animals, animal breeding systems, and the basics of animal husbandry economics.

Supervisor: Zorka Jakoš

Analysis and interpretation of selected professional texts in the field of veterinary medicine and medicine.

Supervisor: po izbiri

Guided sport influences the formation of positive attitudes towards sports, raises awareness of the values of sports, accustoms students to a healthy lifestyle and active and creative use of leisure time, directs them to organised forms of sport at university and the wider environment, preventively influences the consequences of lack of movement, develops psychophysical skills and refines knowledge of selected sports.

Supervisor: Miha Mraz

Acquaintance with the theoretical basics, and particularly practical knowledge, of the use of modern information technology in the field of veterinary medicine; acquaintance with computers and networks, the most widespread and widely used computer programmes and their use, databases and information systems, electronic information resources in the field of veterinary medicine.

Supervisor: Breda Čop

In this subject, students of veterinary medicine learn the basics of Latin, the most common groups of Latin and Greek words that are used in veterinary and human medicine, and how to correctly use professional terminology and derivates. Through selected examples, students see how Slovene medical terms are formed, and in some words, what their etymology is.

To this end, students get a theoretical basis for the correct use of technical terms, which ensures uniformity and unambiguity in international naming. The knowledge acquired is important for understanding the terminology in veterinary medicine and for general knowledge.

• pronunciation and accent in Latin
• nouns of all five declensions (recognition of forms based on suffixes, active formation of the generative)
• the verb esse and the active forms of the verbs of all four conjugations in the present
• present and perfect participle
• creation and ‘Sloveneisation’ of medical terms and word order
• etymology of medical terms
• Greek script and the most common Greek words for diseases

Supervisor: Andrej Pengov

Familiarity with the varied history of animal husbandry from prehistoric times to the present day.

Supervisor: Metka Kuhar

Familiarity with some of the theoretical basics of communicology, mainly in terms of a practical approach to communication between veterinarians and clients, the media and senior veterinary institutions.

In recent years, an ever-increasing amount of research shows the exceptional importance of mastering communication skills in veterinary practice, which are often placed alongside clinical skills. In this subject, students have the opportunity to learn the key features of effective and satisfactory communication with clients (e.g. making contact, active listening, empathic attitude, etc.), including optimal structuring of veterinary consultations and insight into the communication aspect of specific situations that are a particular challenge (euthanasia, emergencies, reporting one’s own mistakes, resolving conflict situations, etc.). Communication characteristics in the context of social trends are covered, such as changing the relationship between humans and animals and changing the nature of the doctor/veterinarian-client relationship. A large part of the course is of a practical, experiential nature and includes work in pairs and small groups, role plays, viewing recordings of veterinary consultations, presentations of professional papers on the subject of the course, etc. The subject requires ongoing active participation and, in addition, the assessment consists of a final exam or research project (optional/of students’ choice).

Supervisor: Jelka Zabavnik Piano

Knowledge of science as a dynamic system of verified, socially relevant, generally valid information about nature, humankind and society, and studying the relationship between science and the profession. The specific competencies that students develop in this subject are knowledge of the characteristics of scientific research work and the use of knowledge from this subject to critically read professional and scientific literature, how to write professional articles, plan and produce research work and present the results of their work.

The introductory lecture is followed by work in the form of workshops, discussions and individual work. Students will learn to search for relevant literature, critically evaluate it, find research problems, prepare a research plan and conduct research. The results of the research will be presented in written and oral form. The acquired knowledge is useful for study and learning and the preparation of seminar and research assignments. This encourages lifelong education and the acquisition of knowledge from experientially acquired sources in carrying out professional work.

Supervisor: Jure Derganc

With the development of technology, modern diagnostic methods have become accessible to everyone and are an indispensable tool in treatment at any veterinary practice. The better veterinarians understand the workings of these methods, the better they can treat their patients using them. In the subject Biophysical Bases of Clinical Diagnostic Methods some basic physical laws on which modern diagnostic methods are based are explained, and more is learnt about the basic principles of ultrasound, X-ray, CT, magnetic resonance, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure measurements, and more.