Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
All assessment components are compulsory.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Restrictions
You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Appraise the factors which affect determination of gender and the hormonal processes and major environmental factors that control sperm production and development of the reproductive tract and the mammary gland.
- 2 Analyse and interpret reproductive data of a herd and make recommendations for improvements.
- 3 Compare and contrast artificial reproductive technologies and dairy technologies, discuss their advantages and disadvantages and identify and evaluate opportunities for their use in animal industries.
- 4 Demonstrate knowledge of the metabolism of the lactating animal, the synthesis of milk components and mechanisms controlling them and the circumstances which may lead to altered milk yield and composition. Identify physiological markers suitable to assist in genetic selection to improve reproductive and lactational performance.
- 5 Investigate case studies of real problems in reproduction and lactation, identify the physiological mechanisms involved, and suggest appropriate treatments.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Written Assignment | 2 5 | 30% |
Oral/Performance/Presentation | 3 4 5 | 15% |
Test | 1 3 4 | 20% |
Exam (centrally scheduled) | 1 3 4 5 | 35% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.