ANIML SC 2503RW - Livestock Production Science II
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 2503RW Course Livestock Production Science II Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge BIOLOGY 1101, BIOLOGY 1202, AGRIC 1510WT & AGRIC 1520WT or ANIML SC 1015RW Assessment Exam, Tests, practical reports, written assignment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Wayne Pitchford
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Knowledge of pasture species, assessment and management of pastures 2 Audit of intensive livestock production systems 3 Knowledge of Egg and broiler production systems 4 Knowledge of Sheep and cattle production systems 5 Factors affecting meat, egg and wool quality 6 Management of reproduction in livestock 7 Practical skills in livestock handling and management University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5,6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2,3,4,6,7 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
2 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face to face contact (average week):
· 3 hours of lectures
· 3 hours of practical and tutorial activities
Outside of face-to-face contact:
• Students are expected to be prepared for classes so that they are able to participate fully
• Students will be expected to revise course material continuously over the semester in preparation for the end of semester final examination.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g.,
lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Lecture topics
· Pastures
· Beef
· Poultry
· Sheep
Practical topics:
· Pasture assessment
· Beef operations
· Sheep operations
· Glycolysis
· Egg and wool quality
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Practical skills Formative & Summative 15% No 7 Practical reports Formative & Summative 25% No 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Audit Summative 10% No 2 Exam Summative End of Semester 50% No 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assessment Detail
Practical reports (worth 25% of final grade): Students will submit reports based on practical sessions throughout the semester. These include the meat pH testing report (worth 10%), egg quality report (10%) and the meat cuts report (5%).
Practical Skills (worth 15% of final grade): Students are assessed on their skills during practicals and receive a score (0-1-2) on their competence for a given session of which there will be up to 9.
Audit (worth 10% of final grade): Students prepare a questionnaire and perform a visit to one of two farms to undertake an audit. Results from the audit are presented as a group oral presentation which is
assessed based on their understanding of the husbandry practices and impacts of factors on productivity, welfare & health. Students receive a group mark. The questions the students develop in class form part of the presentation. The presentation assessment rubric includes an assessment for the questions.
Exam (worth 50% of final grade): Students will undertake a 3 hr end of semester theory exam.
Submission
Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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