Propagation of wildlife species – hunting reserves management

Course Information
TitleΕκτροφή Ειδών Άγριας Πανίδας-Οργάνωση κυνηγετικών περιοχών / Propagation of wildlife species – hunting reserves management
Code923Ε
FacultyAgriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
SchoolForestry and Natural Environment
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600019493

Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)

Registered students: 5
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesCompulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952
Elective CoursesElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)952

Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600273795
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To develop an appreciation for the role of wildlife farming. To develop an understanding of modern wildlife farming issues. To develop a knowledge of the techniques useful for raising wildlife species. To lead discussions of possible consequences of hunting reserves and to support organizations responsible for wildlife farming.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Design and manage projects
  • Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Anatomy, physiology and embryology of birds. Incubation and rearing of game birds. Artificial propagation of pheasant, quail and partridge. Nutrition and diseases of game birds. Propagation of game mammals. Rearing and releasing techniques (pheasant, grey partridge, brown hare).
Keywords
propagation techniques, birds, mammals, game species, releasing techniques
Educational Material Types
  • Multimedia
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures260.9
Reading Assigment160.5
Internship80.3
Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities80.3
Exams20.1
Total602
Student Assessment
Description
The course is assessed by the grade of exams in theory from brief-answer questions and/or by an assignment.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Παπαγεωργίου, Ν.Κ. (1996) Εκτροφή Θηραμάτων. University Studio Press, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Last Update
12-09-2024