Basic science - agriculture and animal science
Course description
The course in Basic science – agriculture and animal science is aimed at those who are to study the program Animal Science and Sustainability and will give you an introduction to the animal species of agriculture, including aquaculture, and what it is like to study at university. The course includes study visits, project work, seminars as well as collaboration and discussions about complex problems with students from other agricultural programs. Basic knowledge of the historical development of agriculture with a focus on animal production mixed with how different agricultural production branches work in the present is discussed. You will also be introduced to university studies and with the help of a supervisor get in depth into a relevant subject and be trained in critically reviewing and writing a scientific report.
Through study visits and discussions with other course participants and students in other programs, you have the opportunity to already in the programs first course get an insight into the green industries and start building your own network of contacts.
Entry Requirements
or
Biology level 2
Course facts
HV0211, Basic science - agriculture and animal science, 7.5 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Animal Science, Agricultural Science
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
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
or
Biology level 2
Objectives
The aim of this course is to give an introduction to the program and to study at university. In collaboration with other agricultural programs and the module Agriculture, students get an overview of the agricultural industry and rural network.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to find, read and discuss scientific literature within animal science, in speech and writing, with supervision,
- briefly describe land management, with a focus on agricultural and animal husbandry and its significance in society,
- briefly describe the animal world’s systematics and evolution with emphasis on vertebrates, and account for the domestication process,
- explain the historical development of agriculture with a focus on the conditions of animal production.
Content
The course content is basic animal science. The students read about agricultural animals and aquaculture, such as use of natural resource, agrarian history as well as agricultural production lines and annual cycles as well as basic evolutionary theory. The course provides an introduction in ethical argumentation.
The course includes lectures, study visits, student activating teaching, presentation exercises and project work.
Compulsory components occur in e.g. exercises, seminars, group work and study visits. In the course, the following general skills are trained: written and oral communication, analysis, problem solving and critical approach.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written examination. Approved participation in compulsory components.
- 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Animal Science and Sustainability (BSc)
- Agriculture with a Specialisation in Animal Science
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Basic science - agriculture and animal science | 7.5 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
HV0192
Other Information
Teaching in English may occur. Expenses related to field trips may occur.
- 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.