ANIML SC 3018RW - Pig Production - Science into Management III
Roseworthy Campus - Summer - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 3018RW Course Pig Production - Science into Management III Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Summer Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ANIML SC 3001RW Assumed Knowledge ANIML SC 2503RW Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Will van Wettere
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 To understand the science underlying the genetics, reproduction, nutrition, environment & health of pigs 2 To understand how these inputs can be manipulated to improve the efficiency of a pork production enterprise 3 To understand how these inputs fit together into a complete enterprise that can be analysed 4 To understand the impact of contemporary issues (e.g. animal welfare, antibiotic use & effluentpollution of the local environment) on the pork enterprise 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, 4 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
3 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
3,4 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 Resources
Recommended Resources
CDs required for the major assignment are available in the Roseworthy Library and have been installed on the Roseworthy Library computers.Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website (http://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Intensive 15 days course.
Two weeks involve lectures, tutorials and field visit. The third week is used for students to complete their assignment which includes tutorial based availability of the course co-ordinator.
Practical hands-on exercises and field trips support and reinforce lecture content; the piggery consultancy assignment allows problem-based integration and application of lecture and practical material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in this course will be expected to attend each scheduled day of activities (approx 8hrs per day) for the formal contact time required for the course (e.g., lectures and practicals). In addition, a student will have to undertake non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision) for the preparation of the assignment and revision for the exam.Learning Activities Summary
Monday, February 4
Pig Industry Overview and course introductionIntroduction to the piggery consultancy assignment Pig production facility visit - Roseworthy Tuesday, February 5
Pig ReproductionOestrus detection, mating & AI and reproduction tutorial and practical Wednesday, February 6 Assignment Tutorial Farrowing house management Farrowing House management tutorial / practical Thursday, February 7 Pig Nutrition Pig Nutrition Friday, February 8 Visit to Sabor Boar Stud or Big River Pork Abattoir Assignment Tutorial Monday, February 11 Breeding Herd Management Tuesday, February 12 Environment, Marketing, Domestic and International Markets Interactive session on above topics Wednesday, Ferbruary 13 Pig Health Post mortem of pig Thursday, February 14 Welfare and Behaviour Waste Management and Welfare / behaviour interactive session Friday, February 15 Visit to Sabor or Big River Pork abattoir Assignment tutorial -
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 Type of assessment Percentage
of total assessment for grading purposesHurdle
Yes
or No or part of a combined hurdleOutcomes being assessed / achieved Approximate Timing of Assessment Theory Examination Summative 50% No 1-4 Two weeks after course
has been completedPiggery Consultancy Assignment Summative 50% No 1-3 Week 3 Assessment Detail
Dates for the submission of the assignment and the theory exam are negotiated with students at the beginning of the course.
Theory Examination – 3 hours
Piggery Consultancy Assignment – guidelines will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Replacement/Additional Assessment Exams
Academic grounds: offered to students who achieve a final course mark between 45-49%. Note that Replacement/Additional Exams on academic grounds will be held within the University’s official Replacement/Additional Assessment Exam period (i.e. July for semester 1 courses and December for semester 2 courses).Medical and/or compassionate grounds: may also be granted to provide an opportunity for students whose academic performance was impaired by circumstances beyond their control in the primary examinations (i.e. medical and/or compassionate grounds). More details on Replacement/Additional Exams can be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html.
Submission
Penalty Clauses (eg. Late assignments)
Reports which are late, without medical or compassionate grounds, will NOT be marked and a score of 0 will be entered on the mark sheet. Extensions of deadlines may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Extensions of deadlines should be negotiated with the course coordinator before the assignment is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/
Hand-in/Pick-up Location and Recording Procedures
Assignments can be submitted either as hard copies or electronically via email to the course co-ordinator. All hard copies of reports must be handed into the course collection box at the Reception Desk in the Williams Building, Roseworthy Campus, on or before the due time and date. Late reprts (without an approved application for extension attached) will not be picked up and will not be marked. All reports should have a signed cover sheet (available on MyUni and at the Reception Desk) attached to your report.
Provision of Feedback to Students
Marked reports will be returned as soon as possible after the due date. Feedback on assignments will be via annotations on reports. Should students wish to have verbal feedback on assignments an
appointment should be made with the course coordinator. Any assessment items not collected by the end of the examination period for Semester 1 will be destroyed.
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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