Module Information
Module Identifier
RD20720
Module Title
Science and Technology in Agriculture
Academic Year
2023/2024
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Agricultural Technology Report 1000 Words | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Work placement presentation 10 Minutes | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Animal Nutrition - Feed analysis and rationing 3500 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Work placement presentation 10 Minutes | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Agricultural Technology Report 1000 Words | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Animal Nutrition - Feed analysis and rationing 3500 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Assess the role of science and technology in the workplace and evaluate its relevance to a future career.
Identify and discuss the application of scientific principles and data to a series of on farm problems.
Evaluate the nutritional properties of feedstuffs and formulate rations for farm livestock.
Brief description
The module will identify examples of how technology can be used to aid decision making within agricultural production systems.
Content
General principles relating to farm animal feeds, feed analysis, digestive anatomy, the control of appetite, and energy, protein, mineral and vitamin nutrition. The requirements of selected examples of farm livestock for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, the rationing of feeds, and nutritional disorders will be discussed.
The module will also focus on tools to establish suitable levels of inputs and approaches to quantify productivity and yields on farms. Subjects covered here may include examples from both precision crop and livestock production systems.
The module will also focus on tools to establish suitable levels of inputs and approaches to quantify productivity and yields on farms. Subjects covered here may include examples from both precision crop and livestock production systems.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | Students will solve problems involving ration creation |
| Digital capability | Will engage with various software including GIS, excel and power point |
| Professional communication | Will be tasked with presenting information on work placement in a professional manner |
| Real world sense | Rationing assessment will reflect a real world scenario of applying scientific knowledge practically |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5