Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM4205
Module Title
Grassland Systems 3 (Forage breeding, conservation and biorefining)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Online Quiz Pass Mark = 70% | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Online Quiz Pass Mark = 70% | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Compare different methods of forage conservation.
Demonstrate an awareness of the biorefining potential of grasslands.
Brief description
This module explores the roles of plant breeding and forage conservation as part of sustainable grassland systems. It also looks at the potential for biorefining grass.
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The processes and value of developing new forage crops for use in pasture-based systems.
- Different methods of forage conservation.
- The biorefining potential of grasslands.
- The processes and value of developing new forage crops for use in pasture-based systems.
- Different methods of forage conservation.
- The biorefining potential of grasslands.
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