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On completion of this module the students should be able to: Discuss critically selected aspects of dairy production including an analysis of the issues in terms of the most up-to-date information available; Critically evaluate dairy production in Ireland relative to our main international competitors; Carry out a detailed examination of a farm-based case study, analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various aspects of the enterprise and make recommendations; Prepare a professional report on a case study.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 108 |
If you do not have either the pre-requisite or co-requisite module, but have equivalent courses please contact the module coordinator.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of trimester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: Multiple choice questionnaire | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Project: Group project | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
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