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On completion of this module the student should be able to: Describe the importance of grass in an Irish agricultural context and outline the advantages and disadvantages of a grass-based agricultural system; Explain the factors affecting grass growth on a seasonal and regional level; Describe the types of grassland and grass species used in Ireland, how varieties are selected and the stages of sward establishment; Evaluate the potential for loss of nutrients from grassland and methods of increasing the efficiency of nutrient use; Discuss the key stages in grassland management; Discuss the interactions between the sward and the grazing animal that impact on sward quality and animal performance; Discuss sustainable grass based agricultural systems; Outline a protocol for the conservation and utilisation of winter feed from grass and potential for alternatives.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Practical | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 54 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ Exam | Week 5 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Exam (In-person): Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ Exam | Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Continuous Assessment: In-class exercises | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Graded | No | 10 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous Assessment: Assignment Essay | Week 12 | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Group/class feedback post assessment after MCQ 1 and 2.