Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
BEM7105
Module Title
Livestock Production 2 (Principles and Technology)
Academic Year
2022/2023
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written assessment Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written assessment Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify the main types of livestock production systems found in the UK.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of research into the growth and development of livestock and the potential impacts of the new precision technologies.
Brief description
This module will explore the main types of livestock production systems found in the UK and examine the way in which research is used to develop more efficient livestock production systems. The course will cover a range of topical subjects around the use of precision livestock farming technologies.
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
a. the main types of livestock production systems found in the UK.
b. the importance of research into the growth and development of livestock.
c. potential impacts of the new precision technologies on livestock production.
a. the main types of livestock production systems found in the UK.
b. the importance of research into the growth and development of livestock.
c. potential impacts of the new precision technologies on livestock production.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | The written assessment 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 written assessment |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7