Module Identifier RS11010  
Module Title INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Dr Selwyn P Williams  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Dr Basil T Wolf, Dr Michael T Rose  
Pre-Requisite Entry to a science degree scheme  
Course delivery Lecture   22 x 1 hour lectures  
  Practical   4 x 3 hr practicals/farm visits during year  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam1.5 Hours  60%
Semester Assessment 1500 word assignment - outcomes assessed 1, 2, 340%
Supplementary Assessment Examination - covering all outcomes100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of animal production systems in agricultural enterprises

2. Identify the main constraints on productivity

3. Compare efficiency of different systems of production

4. Identify the scope for the application of the results of research in animal production

Aims

To give an introduction to farm animal production systems and their design in the context of UK and world agriculture. Particular reference will be made to constraints on production - economic, social, environmental and animal health and welfare. The scope for the application of scientific knowledge and research will be highlighted as a foundation for subsequent modules.

Content

Thin module taught through the medium of lectures, practicals and visits.

Reading Lists

Books
Allen D Planned Beef Production and Marketing Blackwell Scientific
Croston D & Pollott G Planned Sheep Production Blackwell Scientific
Webster A J F Understanding the Dairy Cow BSP Professional Books

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4