| Module Identifier |
RS12610 |
| Module Title |
THE EQUINE INDUSTRY |
| Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Carol A Green |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 22 Hours 22 x 1 hour lectures |
| |
Practical | 6 Hours 2 x 3 hour practicals |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Assignment Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module | 100% |
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Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the British equine industry;
2. Identify areas of economic importance within the British equine industry;
3. Describe aspects of international equine industries;
4. Analyse equine industries in relation to equine welfare.
Aims
This module will provide students with an introduction to the nature and scope of the equine industry on a world wide scale. The module provides a basic foundation in equine studies which is further developed in a range of other equine related modules.
Content
Equine environmental requirements
Economic input from equine industries to the British economy
Racing worldwide
Horse production worldwide
Transport stress
Competition horses
Horsemeat and mare milk production
Transferable skills
.1 Independent project work
This will be addressd through the coursework assessment.
.2 IT and information handling
Word processing and internet usage as part of coursework assessment.
.4 Writing in an academic context
Examination.
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
Tutorial will be held to encourage group discussion at this level.
.6 Module will give perspectives on the equine industry and the potential for careers in different areas.
.7 Self-management
Submission deadlines for coursework assignment.
.8 Group activity
Tutorials will be held to encourage group discussion at this level.
Reading Lists
Books
Clarke C & Wallin D (1992) The International Warmblood Horse
BETA (1996) The BETA national equestrian survey - summary 1 (General Report)
Chivers, K (1989) History with a future
Rossier (1990) Horse breeding in France
Articles
Harris, Goodwin and Green (editors) (1999) The role of the horse in Europe
Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement 28
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4