Module Information
Module Identifier
BRM0910
Module Title
Equine Behaviour and Welfare
Academic Year
2013/2014
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 2 x 3 hour seminar/tutorials per semester |
| Practical | 2 x 3 hour practicals per semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay. | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe a range of factors associated with equine behaviour.
2. Understand the relationship between equine behaviour and management.
3. Recognise the link between animal welfare and behaviour with particular reference to the equine.
4. Sustain a reasoned and logical argument in connection with animal welfare issues.
Brief description
.1 Independent project work
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
Aims
.1 Independent project work
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
Transferable skills
.1 Independent project work
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written and oral assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. Both parts of the assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop skills in both oral discussion and presentation.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7