Animal Production

University of Reading

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Animal Production

  • Host University

    University of Reading

  • Location

    Reading, England

  • Area of Study

    Agriculture, Animal Science

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    5
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4

  • Overview

    Module Provider: Agriculture
    Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
    Level:5
    Terms in which taught: Spring term module
    Pre-requisites:
    Non-modular pre-requisites:
    Co-requisites:
    Modules excluded:
    Module version for: 2014/5
    Module Convenor: Dr Darren Juniper
    Email: d.t.juniper@reading.ac.uk
    Summary module description:
    Aims:
    This module aims to provide the student with an understanding of the basic principles of the production of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, with emphasis on management and feeding systems.
    Assessable learning outcomes:
    At the end of the module it will be expected that the student will be able to: ? Describe in outline the principles of managing and feeding dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.
    Additional outcomes:
    Outline content:
    The module is intended to provide an overview of the principles and practice of managing and feeding dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. A series of study visits compliments the lecture course. The module is of interest and relevance to students of agriculture and animal science. The Lecture Content covers: ? Calf and heifer rearing ? Feeding dairy cows for milk yield and composition during summer and winter ? Factors affecting yield and quality of pig meat ? Management and feeding of dry and lactating sows, weaned and finishing pigs ? Factors affecting meat yield and quality from cattle and sheep. ? Management and feeding of beef suckler herds and ewe flocks ? Management and feeding of finishing beef cattle and lambs ? Management, housing and feeding of poultry for egg and meat production. The Practical Content covers: ? Study visits to selected livestock enterprises.
    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    There will be a series of 50-minute lectures each week, supported by videos, and study visits.
    Contact hours:
    Spring
    Lectures 16
    External visits 8
    Guided independent study 76
    Total hours by term 100.00
    Total hours for module 100.00
    Summative Assessment Methods:
    Method Percentage
    Written exam 60
    Class test administered by School 40
    Other information on summative assessment:
    Two on-line (Blackboard) sets of questions (mixture of multiple choice, true false and single response) that are based on each of the two study visits. Tests are available one week after each visit and must be completed within a two week window.
    Unless the test is completed within the two week window a mark of zero will apply.
    Formative assessment methods:
    Penalties for late submission:
    Unless the test is completed within the two week window a mark of zero will apply.
    The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
    where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
    where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
    You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
    Length of examination:
    A two hour examination requiring the answers to two questions from six (Section A) and a series of compulsory multiple-choice questions (Section B).
    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40% overall.
    Reassessment arrangements:
    Re-examination in August/September only.
    Last updated: 8 October 2014

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