Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lectures per week (11 hours) |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 x 4 hour seminars (12 hours) |
| Other | 1 x 9 hour visit (9 hours) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Oral presentation. (25 minutes). | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | Abstract/summary of oral presentation. | 15% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Evaluate in detail the principles, merits and limitations of various equine stud management systems, including the use of reproductive technology.
2. Critically analyse and evaluate historical, current and potential future research in equine reproduction and stud management.
Brief description
This module will consider the application of reproductive physiological knowledge gained in RSM2510 to equine breeding management. The use of reproductive technology and artificial manipulation will be evaluated in detail including the use of hormone therapies, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, ultrasonic scanning etc. Evaluation and detailed understanding of the factors affecting fertility and the selection of breeding stock based on reproductive competence will be included.
Aims
This module will consider the application of reproductive physiological knowledge gained in RSM2510 to equine breeding management. The use of reproductive technology and artificial manipulation will be evaluated in detail including the use of hormone therapies, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, ultrasonic scanning etc. Evaluation and detailed understanding of the factors affecting fertility and the selection of breeding stock based on reproductive competence will be included.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Developing and assessing oral and written communication will be an integral part of the assessment for this module through the delivery of a seminar, accompanying summary sheet and examination. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Detailed feedback will be given for seminar presentations |
| Information Technology | Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication data bases NOT ASSESSED Students will be expected to deliver their seminar with the aid of power point and to produce their accompanying summary on word processor, containing written text and illustration THIS COMPONENT IS ASSESSED |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Students will have some choice in the area which is covered by their seminar, as such this will allow them to begin to specialize in areas of specific interest linked to their future career plans |
| Problem solving | |
| Research skills | Students will be expected to demonstrate significant literature research skills in preparation for their seminar presentation as well as in directed self study. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The reproductive physiology knowledge which will be developed into an understanding of stud management and associated veterinary techniques. |
| Team work | Depending on numbers on the course students may be required to prepare seminars in pairs as such team work will be an important skill developed, additionally students will be required to work in pairs in the practical sessions. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7