Module Details

Module Code: AGRI6002
Title: Animal Management
Long Title: Animal Management
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 6210 - Agriculture
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is an introduction to the primary concepts of Dairy and Beef Production. It will give a grounding to students wishing to pursue a career in agri-business and farm management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the cattle breeds associated with dairy and beef systems.
LO2 Outline the systems of milk and beef production as operated in Ireland today.
LO3 Define the basic nutritional requirements of milk and beef production.
LO4 Outline the importance of the dairy and beef industry
LO5 Complete tasks associated with milk and beef production.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Animal Breeds
Dairy Breeds, Beef Breeds, Crossbreeding, introduction to EBI and SBV's.
Agricultural Systems
Spring milk, Winter milk, Beef systems, Dry Period, lactation period, housing. Sustainability and CO2 and GHG's. Production Targets. Enterprise Efficiencies
Animal Nutrition
Feedstuff evaluation,balancing diets,nutritional demands and requirements,least cost diet formulation, grass.
Industry and Products
GAO's, Numbers involved, Milk composition, quality and payment structure.Beef conformation and fat score. Market requirements.
Tasks
Demonstrate tasks associated with Milk and Beef production
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Demonstrate cattle and dairy production skills. This may include dosing of cattle andidentification of feed.
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
MCQs relating to cattle breeds and systems of milk and beef production.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class-based instruction Every Week 4.00 4
Tutorial Contact Outdoor Tutorial Session Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students are expected to do an additional 1 hour of self-directed independent learning weekly. The lecturer will at times indicate to students areas they should pay particular attention to. Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner follows guidelines set out in Lectures Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Outdoor Tutorial session Every Second Week 1.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Susan E. Aiello DVM ELS , Michael A. Moses. The Merck Veterinary Manual, 11th. [ISBN: 978-091191061].
  • W. Stephen Damron. Introduction to Animal Science, 5th. [ISBN: 978-013262389].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • G. Aflakpui. (2014), Agricultural Science, Intech, [ISBN: 978-953510567].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAGRI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 1 Mandatory
CR_BAGRI_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture 1 Mandatory