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On completion of this module the students should be able to: Discuss critically selected aspects of sustainable dairy production systems 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 dairy enterprise and make recommendations; Prepare a professional report on a case study.
Indicative Module Content:Sustainable dairy production systems; grass based dairy farming, higher input dairy farming; factors impacting profitability and resilience of dairy farms
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Work Assignment: Students will participate in a group project based on a case study of a dairy farm. | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
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| Exam (In-person): This exam involves an MCQ type assessment to assess student learning mid-trimester. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
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| Exam (In-person): The final exam will involve essay type questions assessing student learning over the trimester. | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| 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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