APMA515-Sustainable Livestock Production Systems- CPD

Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Rachael Neal
Email: r.a.neal@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This distance learning module aims to develop in students a systematic understanding of a range of different livestock production systems.  Using a series of interactive, online sessions and discussions, it examines the challenges and opportunities facing different livestock sectors, and explores the relative environmental, economic and social sustainability associated with each sector.  

Aims:

To provide a critical awareness of the challenges and opportunities associated with developing sustainable livestock production systems. 

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the challenges and opportunities facing different livestock sectors


• Critically evaluate measures to improve the sustainability of a livestock production system

Additional outcomes:

• Use appropriate tools to identify reliable information and literature on a given topic


• Communicate research findings clearly

Outline content:

Topics within this module will include:

• Pig production systems


• Poultry production systems


• Dairy production systems


• Ruminant meat production systems

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Each topic will be introduced with some interactive online material and downloadable materials.  There will be a series of online discussions and exercises to support learning.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There is no assessment on this module.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

There is no assessment on this module.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

There is no assessment on this module.

Reassessment arrangements:

There is no assessment on this module.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 March 2023