Animal Husbandry I
Entry Requirements
- 20 credits Agricultural Science
- 10 credits Biology
Course facts
BI1313, Animal Husbandry I, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Biology, Agricultural Science
Biology Area
Zoology (animal biology)
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
- 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. The student will also do exercises, laboratories and participate in seminars.
Cooperation with the surrounding community takes place through external lectures and study visits as well as through seminars shared with the trade.In addition, the teaching is linked to national as well as international research through lectures and literature studies. Compulsory parts of the course are study visits and theme days.
The following parts are compulsory:
exercises and laboratories, study visits and participation in seminars.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed examinations and written papers, and participation in compulsory parts of the course.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Biosystems and Technology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Agriculture and Rural Management (BSc)
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 2.0 | 0308 |
| Exam part 2 | 4.0 | 0309 |
| Exam part 2 | 4.0 | 0310 |
| Compulsory parts part 1 | 2.5 | 0311 |
| Compulsory parts part 2 | 2.5 | 0312 |