Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 5 x 3 hour practicals per semester |
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework based on fieldwork Outcomes assessed:1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6 | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Coursework Candidates will be required to re-take the element(s) of assessment that resulted in failure of the module. | 40% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Candidates will be required to re-take the element(s) of assessment that resulted in failure of the module. | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Identify the factors influencing pasture growth
Outcome 2
Recommend appropriate pasture improvement measures
Outcome 3
Recommend an appropriate manuring programme for pasture
Outcome 4
Describe the role of grazing management in livestock husbandry
Outcome 5
Describe the role of forage conservation
Outcome 6
Construct a grassland management plan
Aims
This module 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 (1999) 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
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5