Program Overview

Pferdewissenschaften (B.Sc.)

Overview

The Pferdewissenschaften (B.Sc.) program is a research-based, interdisciplinary course of study. It is essential for students to have a strong foundation in scientific principles and be willing to discuss causal relationships and natural laws.

Studium

▄ber das Studium

The program focuses on the scientific study of horses, including their behavior, health, and management. Students will learn about the latest research and developments in the field and have the opportunity to participate in practical projects.

Videointerviews

The program features videointerviews with experts in the field, including Prof. Doherr, Herr Kotenbeutel, and Frau G÷rwitz.

Pferdezentrum Bad Saarow

The program is affiliated with the Pferdezentrum Bad Saarow, a renowned equine research and training center.

Studienverlauf

The program consists of a series of modules, including:

• Landwirtschaftliche Grundlagen (Agricultural Basics)
• Allgemeine Gesundheitslehre (General Health Science)
• Futtermittel und Ernõhrung (Animal Nutrition)
• Spezielle Gesundheitslehre (Specialized Health Science)
• Ethologie (Ethology)
• Mensch-Pferd-Beziehung (Human-Horse Relationship)
• Reproduktion (Reproduction)
• Pferdezucht (Horse Breeding)
• Projektmanagement (Project Management)

Beispielaufgaben

The program includes a range of example tasks, such as:

• Pferderassen (Horse Breeds)
• Farbvererbung bei Pferden (Color Inheritance in Horses)
• Geburtshilfe (Equine Obstetrics)
• Ethologie (Ethology)

Studienalltag

The program includes a range of learning and teaching methods, including:

• Semesterwoche (Semester Week)
• Lehr- und Lernformen (Teaching and Learning Methods)
• Leistungspunkte und Pr³fungen (Credit Points and Exams)

Perspektiven

The program offers a range of career perspectives, including:

• Lydia Kramer, Weiterbildung in Agrarmanagement (Advanced Training in Agricultural Management)
• Nikolas Drexel, Pferdezucht (Horse Breeding)

Erwartungsabfrage

The program includes an expectation survey, which asks students to assess their own skills and interests in relation to the program. The survey includes questions such as:

• Ich m÷chte gerne Fragestellungen wissenschaftlich untermauern (I would like to scientifically underpin questions)
• Pferdewissenschaften ist nur etwas f³r junge Frauen (Equine Science is only for young women)
• Ein Pferd ist stets ein Freund und Partner (A horse is always a friend and partner)
• Mit diesem Studium kann ich endlich mein Hobby Pferd zum Beruf machen (With this degree, I can finally turn my hobby into a career)
• Physik, Chemie und Statistik finde ich unwichtig f³r diesen Studiengang (I find physics, chemistry, and statistics unimportant for this program)
• Ich lerne gerne aus eigenem Antrieb und nicht nur f³r Pr³fungen (I like to learn on my own initiative and not just for exams)
• Ich arbeite gerne mit Menschen und Pferden (I like to work with people and horses)
• Meine Berufsziele sind mit dem Studium der Pferdewissenschaften erreichbar (My career goals are achievable with the Equine Science program)