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Syllabus

TN0340 Technology for Animal Husbandry, 15.0 Credits

Djurhållningens teknologi

Subjects

Technology Technology Agricultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Ventilation and constructions	5.0	0202
Building function	5.0	0203
Project work	5.0	0204

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

- 25 credits Agricultural Science

- 2,5 credits Technology

Objectives

Students will be able to describe and plan how physical principles and technical solutions interact with animal housing.

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

-Describe the most common building materials, construction principles and technical aids within Swedish animal housing,

-Perform a design of ventilation needs, and combine this with a calculation of heat balance,

-Describe and explain various housing systems for animal production,

-Demonstrate the ability to plan and argue for and against proposals for building plan solutions for animal production.

Content

The course builds mainly on lectures and reading of the literature, which is dealt with through submitted assignments. Subject-intersecting components with other courses may occur. Students also have the opportunity to carry out exercises/laboratory practicals. A group project must be carried out and presented in writing and orally. Opposition of another group’s work is also included. The project work, which aims to develop an animal production enterprise on a farm, comprises three components (planning, inspection and mechanisation) that deal with different species of animals. Compulsory parts of the course is the introduction, reporting of projects and papers, laboratory work and study visits.

Sub-courses

The course is divided into two parts that are examined separately. Sub-course 1 (Theory part) comprises 5 credits and sub-course 2 (Project assignment) comprises 5 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 written examinations and approved reporting of projects and written papers, assignments 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.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology