University-Electives
Topic: Elective in zoo animal medicine (Advanced)
| Duration: | 1 week |
| Type: | Lectures, practical training and student presentations at Zurich Zoo, on site visits |
| Aims: | Theoretical knowledge in the biology and medical management of main zoo animal orders (Mammalian carnivores, Megavertebrates, Primates, Birds and Reptiles, special emphasis on anaesthesia, conservation and legal issues. |
| Course notes: | Power Point Presentations, Journal papers, Books, on-site visitations, practical |
| Connection to Vetsuisse Faculty Berne: |
Candidates accepted |
Topic: Elective in zoo animal research (Zoo Research Camp)
| Duration: | 10 d |
| Type: | On Site Visits, reports, reasearch work and student presentations at a host facility (usually, another zoo) |
| Aims: | Introduction practical experience in zoo animal and wildlife research |
| Course notes: | Journal papers, Books |
| Connection to Vetsuisse Faculty Berne: | Candidates accepted |
| For a description of the second ZRC, please click here | |
Topic: Elective in Wildlife Biology and Diseases
| Duration: | 8 x 1 hour |
| Type: | Lectures |
| Aims: | Different presentations on a main topic, which changes annually. Mainly external speakers |
| Course notes: | None |
| Connection to Vetsuisse Faculty Berne: | open for students of both faculties |
Topic: Elective Case presentations in exotic pets medicine
| Duration: | Daily ½ - 1 h |
| Type: | Case presentation by residents |
| Aims | Presentation and discussion of current cases with special emphasis of evaluation of diagnostic imaging methods. |
| Course notes: | None |
| Connection to Vetsuisse Faculty Berne: | open for students of both faculties |
Topic: Elective Advanced exotic pet medicine
| Duration: | Weekly 1 hour |
| Type: | Student presentations, paper analysis |
| Aims: | Discussion of different topics of exotic pet medicine |
| Course notes: | Books, notes |
| Connection to Vetsuisse Faculty Berne: | open for students of both faculties. |