Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM4305
Module Title
Grassland Systems 4 (Management challenges in a changing environment)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Dr Sarah Watson-Jones
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Written report  Pass mark = 50% 1500 Words  100%
Supplementary Assessment Written report  Pass mark = 50% 1500 Words  100%

Learning Outcomes

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

Identify key challenges to pastoral agricultural systems in a changing environment.

Differentiate between, and identify potential management options

for, the most prevalent pasture pests and diseases.

Brief description

This module will provide an introduction to grassland management challenges in a changing environment. It will focus on common soil problems and remediation options; and potential management options for, the most prevalent pasture pests and diseases.

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The greatest challenges faced by pastoral agricultural systems in a changing environment.
- The most common soil problems and remediation options.
- Potential management options for the most prevalent pasture pests and diseases.

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Creative Problem Solving The 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