Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM4205
Module Title
Grassland Systems 3 (Forage breeding, conservation and biorefining)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark = 70%  100%
Supplementary Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark = 70%  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Compare different methods of forage conservation.

Demonstrate an awareness of the biorefining potential of grasslands.

Brief description

This module explores the roles of plant breeding and forage conservation as part of sustainable grassland systems. It also looks at the potential for biorefining grass.

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The processes and value of developing new forage crops for use in pasture-based systems.
- Different methods of forage conservation.
- The biorefining potential of grasslands.

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Creative Problem Solving The MCQ exam will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve
Critical and analytical thinking Students will be expected to synthesise complex information
Digital capability Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their MCQ exam

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7