The learner will develop an understanding of the influences, which direct the development, and maintenance of animal behaviours.

1. Critically evaluate the proximate causes of behaviour.
2. Discuss the ontogeny of behaviour.
3. Appraise the effects of evolution on behaviour.
4. Critically evaluate the influences, which maintain behaviour.
5. Critically evaluate the practical application of cognition and behaviour in a variety of environments.
6. Critically evaluate different training methods.

The learner will develop an understanding of the importance welfare to critically evaluate the behaviors of domesticated animals in a variety of differing environments. The learner will further develop an appreciation of optimal and suboptimal management of a variety of domesticated animals and the effects upon their behaviors.

1. Critically evaluate the laws relating to animal welfare and owner responsibility.
2. Appraise welfare in veterinary practice and farm environments, including strategies to address the welfare concerns of animals which are confined/separated from their owners.
3. Devise a strategy for evaluating the effects of distress in our domestic animals
4. Examine the history of domestication for companion animal and farm animals, and relate how to changes in our treatment of animals can improve animal welfare.
5. Critically analyse how different species are affected by domestication in terms of environment and nutrition and socialisation
6. Categorise the requirements of different domesticated species (environmental, nutritional and social) essential to maintaining good health

This module will enhance the skills and knowledge of the student in the provision of rehabilitation of patients. The learner will become aware of the pivotal role of rehabilitation in the care of patients, focusing on the effects of injury, surgery, the patient's medical status and their impact on successful outcomes. The learner will further develop skills observing welfare issues in animals undergoing rehabilitation and developing treatment plans to address these issues. The learner will become cognizant with strategies in pain management, specific care of commonly occurring conditions, and passive versus active rehabilitation.

1. Critically discuss the relevant anatomy of patients with regard to injury, disease and the detrimental effects of surgery, and how this affects patient welfare.
2. Evaluate and discuss rehabilitation care plans for a range of conditions, including plans which specify confinement to allow for stereotypic behaviours in these animals.
3. Specify the behaviour and welfare considerations associated with the nursing of patients undergoing rehabilitation.
4. Critique the use of advanced equipment.

To develop research skills to a level that allows a student to design a specific project and write a literature review for that project.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the stages in the research process.
2. Develop an appropriate hypothesis and design a set of experiment to test this hypothesis.
3. Compile and critically evaluate a significant body of relevant literature.
4. Communicate results of a literature review and project plan.

The learner will develop skills in nursing patients with diseases causing dehydration and blood loss, and will learn practical techniques of fluid administration and blood transfusion.

1. Critique nursing considerations for patients affected by dehydration and/or blood loss.
2. Examine rationales for fluid administration.
3. Critique best practice in the selection and maintenance of equipment associated with the nursing care of these patients.
4. Critically analyse best practice management of patients during fluid administration.
5. Calculate the dosage and timing of fluid administration in various conditions.
6. Critique rationales for fluid selection, blood collection and storage.
7. Evaluate routes of administration.

This module aims to build on the student's confidence in their ability and understanding of wildlife management and behaviour. The student will acquire the necessary skills to ensure the correct care and welfare of common species around Ireland whilst learning the legislations of conservation. The student will gain knowledge on the interaction between humans, farming, domestic and wildlife species, thus cultivating communication and awareness within the public.

1. Critically evaluate wildlife movement and management.
2. Formulate a comprehension of the logistical process involved in conservation
3. Critique the communication skills necessary to develop public awareness
4. Integrate a knowledge of welfare and health through habitat evaluation
5. Anticipate the effects of human intervention on wildlife and marine behaviour

The learner will be introduced to the study of the interactions and relationships of humans with other animals. Through a multi-disciplinary approach the learner will critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these interactions and relationships. The learner will develop an understanding of how to apply this knowledge within a veterinary setting.

1. Critically evaluate the different associations of humans and other animals.
2. Discuss the historical importance of human and other animal interactions.
3. Reflect upon the effects of inter-specific interactions and relationships.
4. Develop strategies for avoiding problems associated with humans and other animals.
5. Critically evaluate the practical application of anthrozoological knowledge in a variety of setting.

This module will develop the skills required to safely perform a scientific investigation and to test the hypothesis developed in the Research Project Design module. The module will further develop the communication skills of scientific writing and oral presentation of project work.

1. Compile independent appropriate methodology to test a scientific hypothesis
2. Perform appropriate procedures to examine scientific hypothesis
3. Critically evaluate research findings, perform statistical analysis to analyse research data collected
4. Detail project work in the form of a written report
5. Defend the outcomes of the research project by formal presentation.