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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0205 |
SEMESTER |
2 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL HUSBUNDRY | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
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| Lectures | 3 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
3 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Specialised general knowledge | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | YES (in English) | ||||
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COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
https://
eclass.uowm.gr/courses/AGRO101/
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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Animal husbandry is a branch of Animal Science. It deals with the study of farm animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, or other products, livestock farming systems and methods and their management. It is a multidisciplinary science that uses knowledge and outputs from other sciences such as biology, physiology, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, etc. The ultimate aim of this course is to provide students with scientific knowledge, skills and abilities that will enable them to evaluate existing faring practices, assist commercial farmers to improve practice at farm level and increase farm productivity and profitability. Students. Upon successful completion of the course, will gain a general understanding of livestock production at national and international level and the role of livestock production in the national economy. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the physical and productive characteristics of the different farm animals as well as fundamental principles on animal nutrition, genetics, reproduction, health and housing and the implementation of preventive hygiene programs in farms. Finally, students will be able to evaluate interactions of animals with the environment and its housing. |
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General Competences |
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Graduates upon completing their studies will: • Acquire the theoretical and practical background in Agricultural Sciences with special focus on Animal Science. • Be able to creatively utilize scientific knowledge for the everlasting development of livestock production systems for food production for mankind. • Acquire the fundamental scientific knowledge that will enable them to pursue postgraduate studies (Master of Science or PhD). Graduates will also acquire skills and qualities on: adaptation to competing environments, decision making, autonomous working, teamwork, working in an interdisciplinary environment, generation of new research ideas, respect for the natural environment, promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking. Will be also able to understand opportunities and challenges for the livestock sector in general and analyse the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and business acumen in securing success. Critically analyse livestock farm systems and apply technical knowledge to generate creative and innovative solutions to real challenges. Demonstrate professionalism in communication and collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders for evaluating the farm system to generate applicable solutions. |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Introduction to livestock production; National, European and World livestock, statistics • Origin and evolution of productive animals, Zoological classification of productive animals. Species and breeds • Topography animal body, body measurements, marking, animal transport rules • Quantitative properties of productive animals (dairy, meat, egg, power-producing capacity) • Effects of the environment on animal production. Genotype-environment relationship and interactions. The effect of climate. The effect of nutrition. • Breeding systems of productive animals. Criteria for choosing the most efficient farming system. Effects of the environment on animal production • Animal welfare and organic farming systems. • Animal Genetics: Qualitative and Quantitative Inheritance. Genetic improvement of productive animals. Possibilities and limits of genetic selection. Methods of genetic selection • Animal Reproduction: Importance and good management of animal reproduction. Oestrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination • Animal nutrition: animal feeds, classification, origin, chemical composition, digestive systems (ruminants, monogastrics), introduction to applied animal nutrition. • Farming systems and animal housing. |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Taught, Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching, learning process is supported through the e-class electronic platform, laboratory training and communication with students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Official written final exam (50%). This takes place at the end of the semester and includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and or essay questions where student are required to discuss and expand on a topic. 2. Laboratory assessment (25%). The laboratory assessment involves short answer questions or preparation of short technical essays. The students must send their work electronically through the e-class platform. 3. Final Laboratory exam (25%). The final exam of the laboratory includes multiple choice questions and practical (lab) demonstration. More details on the evaluation criteria are specified in the course guide that is distributed by the tutor at the beginning of the semester and is also available in the e-class learning platform. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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1. Introduction to Animal Husbandry, Vasilios Skapetas, Kordali Publications (2015). Pages: 504, ISBN: 9789603571223 (in Greek) 2. General Animal Husbandry, Rogdakis Emmanuel. Stamouli Publications S.A. (2006). Pages: 656, ISBN: 9603516740 (in Greek) 3. General Animal Husbandry, N.K. Katsaounis, D.G. Zygogiannis, Kordali Publications (1998). Pages: 504, ISBN: 9603570273 (in Greek) 4. Masons World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding: 2 volume pack - CABI.org, 2020 (in English) 5. Phillips, C., 2018. PRINCIPLES OF CATTLE PRODUCTION. CABI Publishing. (in English) |
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