Naslov
COMPUTER BASED PRACTICALS IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION

Autori
Shek Vugrovečki, Ana ; Žura Žaja, Ivona ; Pađen, Lana ; Miljković, Josip ; Milinković Tur, Suzana ; Aladrović, Jasna

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
ICEAS III PROCEEDINGS BOOK / Bastiančić, Lucija ; Pađen, Lana - ZAGREB, 2023, 25-25

Skup
III International Congress of Education in Animal Sciences

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 15.06.2023. - 16.06.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
simulations, computer-based learning, physiology of domestic animals

Sažetak
Modern teaching methods starting from the elementary schooling systems to High education focuses on cognitive thinking and the development of new patterns of learning. This teaching emphasises students ability to solve problems themselves. In short, teacher become more an advisor and supervisor in acquiring the knowledge. In Animal Sciences, there are a wide variety of teaching methodologies but in some subjects, such as Veterinary Physiology, it is necessary to complement the theoretical lessons with practical work and many of them would require the use of live animals. Due to raising ethical and moral concerns, European society does not accept the unjustified use of animals. Furthermore, the legislation limits the use of laboratory animals for teaching and research purposes. Additionally, some of practical work would be costly, long lasting with ever present problems of ensuring biosafety protocols. Regarding all mentioned, the use of computer simulations is increasing and is highly welcomed. In physiology teachings computer simulations are providing the possibility of self-learning and better understanding of physiological processes by replacing or reducing the use of animals in vivo, organic materials, reagents, etc. In courses Physiology of domestic animals, I and II, on Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb we are using one such software – PhysioExTM 10.0. This software provides easy-to-use laboratory simulation activities which, allows students to understand more easily complex physiological processes. We also use Biopac Student Lab system, an integrated set of software and hardware and guided physiology lessons which students use to record physiological data. Both methods will be further discussed in this lecture. Using of computer based practical have some great advantages – they are without the risk of harming animals or students and all at an affordable cost with minimal necessities. However, this type of tools can have disadvantages such as the lack of manipulation of equipment, animals or samples, which should be compensated in other types of practical work. In conclusion, computer- based practicals in Veterinary Physiology are valuable tool but should not replace practical work in total. KEYWORDS: simulations, computer-based learning, physiology of domestic animals

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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