ANIML SC 2503RW - Livestock Production Science II
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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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 or BIOLOGY 1401 or BIOLOGY 1001, 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 livestock production systems including key profit drivers for core food producing species: egg and broiler poultry, pork, wool and lamb sheep, dairy and beef cattle, aquaculture. 2 Introductory knowledge of pasture species, assessment and management of pastures 3 Management of reproduction and neonatal survival in livestock 4 Factors affecting meat, egg and wool quality 5 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Common requirement is:
• 3-4 hours of pre-recorded lectures
• 1 hour face to face
• 4 hours of practical and tutorial activities (up to 6 hours)
Note that delivery of core material is greater earlier in the semester to provide sufficient background for activities later in semester.
Outside of face-to-face contact:
• Students are expected to be prepared for classes so that they are able to participate fully including watching pre-recorded lectures
• Students are expected to be prepared for case studies and practical activities
• 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
• Cattle - milk and meat
• Sheep - wool and meat
• Poultry - egg and meat
• Pigs - meat
• Aquaculture - meat
Practical topics:
• Sheep handling
• Pasture assessment
• Egg quality
• Wool quality
• Feed requirements
• Feedlot design
• Carcass composition
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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 Quizzes Formative & Summative Weeks 1 - 4,
6 -8, 1210% No 1, 5 Production system report Summative Weeks 5, 11 30% No 2, 3, 4 Practical reports Formative & Summative Weeks 6, 9, 10 30% No 2, 3 Exam Summative End of Semester 30% No 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Detail
Quizzes (worth 10% of final grade): Students will view videos of practical sessions and complete ongoing quizzes based on these.
Production systems report (worth 30% of final grade): Students develop a detailed, hypothetical livestock production system in small groups (5-6 students). Their work is assessed as a group (basic calendar, due week 5) and as an oral presentation briefing the class on their ideal system (week 12). Each student in the group also completes a more detailed (1,500 word report) on a specific aspect of this production system, eg nutrition, genetics, marketing, etc.
Practical reports (worth 30% of final grade): Students will submit reports based on practical sessions throughout the semester. These include wool economics (worth 10%), egg quality report (5%) and the meat cuts test (5%).
Exam (worth 30% 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
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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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