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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate basic competency in the handling and management of the major farm and companion animal species.
- Describe the key elements of the main food production systems (milk, beef, lamb, pig) at farm level.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 14 |
| Practical | 37 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 34 |
| Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination: Final Exam | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
Yes |
| Practical Examination: Small Animal Practical Examination | Week 11 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Assignment: Creation of Rubric for Practical Exam | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Hannah Callaghan | Tutor |
| Ms Andrea Regan | Tutor |