Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Practical | 3 x 3 hour practicals during semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours Outcomes 1, 2, 3 | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the key gross and microscopic components of the sheep, cattle and pig reproductive systems.
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the control of reproduction and its uses in livestock production.
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the physiology of pregnancy, parturition and lactation in the female.
Brief description
This module will consider in detail the gross and microscopic functional anatomy of the reproductive systems of livestock, in particular sheep, cattle and pigs. Embryology and placentation will be covered along with the endocrine control mechanisms that govern all aspects of reproductive function in both the male and female. Lactation, its anatomy, physiology and function will also be detailed. Application to livestock management will be a theme throughout.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Students will be expected to be able to express themselves appropriately in a written examination context. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | |
| Information Technology | Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication data bases |
| Personal Development and Career planning | |
| Problem solving | |
| Research skills | Students will be required to undergo directed self study and so will develop their literature research skills. Student’s laboratory skills will be developed in their practical laboratory work. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The reproductive physiology knowledge to enable an understanding of livestock management and associated veterinary techniques |
| Team work | Students will be required to work in pairs in the practical sessions |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7