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Syllabus

BI1313 Animal Husbandry I, 15.0 Credits

Animalieproduktion I

Subjects

Agricultural Science Biology Biology Agricultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Pigs, poultry and general I	7.5	0202
Cattle, sheep, horses and general II	7.5	0203

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of entrance requirements for acceptance onto the Diploma Programme in Agricultural and Rural Management, and the equivalent of at least 30 credits including at least

- 20 credits Agricultural Science

- 10 credits Biology

Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge of, and be able to independently describe, interpret and explain production, health and environmental aspects of the rearing of farm animals.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

-Explain and evaluate important areas of farm animal physiology, feed digestion, behaviour and applied breeding strategies,

-Describe important animal diseases and explain and plan according to important principles for preventive animal healthcare,

-Interpret analyses of feeds for farm animals and calculate and control feed allocation to different categories of animals,

-Calculate and motivate choice of key data for animal production,

-Explain and evaluate the scope and conditions for various types of animal production in different regions of Sweden and the world,

-Give examples of and debate environmental and ethical aspects in an animal enterprise.

Content

The course is mainly based on lectures and reading of the literature. Students also have the opportunity to carry out exercises and study visits and participate in seminars. Compulsory parts of the course are study visits and theme days.

Sub-courses

The course is divided into to parts, which are examined separately. Sub-course 1 (General I, Pigs, Poultry and reviewing task) comprises 10 credits and sub-course 2 (Cattle, Sheep, Horses and General II) comprises 10 credits.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed examinations and written papers, and participation in compulsory parts of the course.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

As regards restricting the number of examination events, see the combined regulations for education at SLU.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology