Module Information
Module Identifier
RS20410
Module Title
GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT AND FORAGE CONSERVATION
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Practical | 5 x 3 hour practicals during semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework based on field work Outcomes assessed: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Outcomes assessed:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Describe the range and distribution of grassland within the UK and globally
2. Evaluate the characteristics and potential roles of a range of grass and legume species and varieties
3. Assess and compare the suitability of a range of methods of pasture improvement
4. Determine pasture nutrient requirements and recommend appropriate manurial strategies
5. Describe and evaluate principles and systems of grazing
6. Describe and evaluate principles and systems of forage conservation
7. Integrate relevant aspects of grassland management to describe and assess grassland management techniques
Aims
To provide students with a sound, basic understanding of the principles and practice of grassland management and forage conservation, with particular reference to UK conditions. Through a series of integrated lectures, practicals and visits, students will be introduced to underpinning concepts and principles and examples of best practice.
Reading List
AVERY, A Pasture management for horses Primo search FRAME J (1992) Improved grassland management Primo search HODGSON, J. (1990) Grazing management Primo search HOPKINS A (ed) (2000) Grass: its production and utilisation 3rd Primo search NASH M (1985) Chapter 2 "Grass and grassland products" in Crop conservation and storage 2nd Primo search Grass Farmer British Grassland Society Primo search Grass and Forage Science British Grassland Society Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5