Other special topics of animal production
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKOTU11 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palander, Samu |
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| Teacher Team: | Palander, Samu |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the less common branches of animal production.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Common basic studies in animal production
Contents
- Significance of keeping sheep, goats, fur animals, bees, fish and reindeer production
- Products associated with sheep, goats, fur animals, bees, fish and reindeer
- Production opportunities related to sheep, goats, fur animals, bees, fish and reindeer
- Feeding, breeding and caring for livestock
Recommended or Required Reading
Material as indicated during the lectures and based on information retrieval by the students
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures (incl. guest lecturers)
- Written and oral presentations on a chosen topic (poster and presentation of it)
- Contact teaching: 20 %
- Independent work: 80 %
Assessment Criteria
Acceptable level: The student is able to acquire information and report on an unfamiliar animal production branch in order to introduce this to the audience and is able to participate professional discussions on significance and practice of the less common fields of production
Assessment Methods
- Active participation
- Completed assignments and presentations
- Final discussion
Work Placement
None
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