313544 (v.1) Advanced Livestock Production Systems 300
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
303340 (v.6)
Animal Production 201
or any previous version
OR 313570 (v.1) Animal Science 503 or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Application of the principles of animal production to develop sustainable and efficient production systems to meet the challenges of domestic and global needs. Through simulation programs students will explore production case studies and develop advisory plans. Focal areas will include animal health and management, whole farm production systems and the challenges to animal production from changing climate, food safety and quality, consumer requirements and animal welfare. Students will undertake a field trip in this unit. |
| Field of Education: | 050100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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