Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM4105
Module Title
Grassland Systems 2 (Animal nutrition and grazing management)
Academic Year
2022/2023
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion

Learning Outcomes

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

Identify the key management strategies that aim to increase grass
production and utilisation

Demonstrate an awareness of the effects of seasonality on the

nutrient qualities of grasses and the potential benefits from new

grass varieties

Brief description

This module looks at management strategies to increase grass production and utilisation, the nutrient qualities of grasses throughout the year and the potential benefits from new grass varieties.

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
a) Key management strategies to increase grass production and utilisation
b) The effects of seasonality on the nutrient qualities of grasses and the potential benefits from new grass varieties.

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