Module Identifier | RD20720 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2006/2007 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Basil T Wolf | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||||||||||||||
Other staff | Dr Michael T Rose, Dr Selwyn P Williams | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 4 x 1 hour lectures per week | |||||||||||||
Practical | 6 x 3 hour practicals/visits per semester | ||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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Outcome 1.
Describe (quantitatively) important production systems and identify components thereof.
Performance criteria:
a. Production targets are identified.
b. Different phases of the production cycle are described and the inter-relationships between them are recognised.
Range: Either dairy or beef cattle, sheep or pigs.
Outcome 2.
Recognise constraints on productivity.
Performance criteria:
a. Biological, economic and social constraints on production methods and efficiency are evaluated.
Range: Either dairy or beef cattle, pigs or sheep.
Outcome 3.
Identify the role played by scientific research in the development of animal production systems.
Performance criteria:
a. Reference is made to experimental evidence when evaluating alternative practices.
Range: Either dairy or beef cattle, pigs or sheep.
Outcome 4.
Analyse livestock performance records in order to identify and explain sub-optimal performance
Performance criteria:
a. Sub-optimal performance is identified.
b. Potential causes of sub-optimal performance are identified and discussed.
Range: Either dairy or beef cattle, pigs or sheep.
Farm visits will provide opportunities to meet farmers and study the operation of successful animal husbandry systems. Practical classes will introduce important skills in the management of farm animals.
Communication | The ability to write a report will be assessed in the assignment. | ||
Application of Number | The ability to interpret numerical information will be assessed in the assignment. |
This module is at CQFW Level 5