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On completion of this module the students should be able to: Outline the key facts about the dairy enterprise and industry and be able to describe the production systems and the challenges they face. Explain systems of dairy production in terms of the applications of key principles, concepts and ideas. Offer well founded advice on sustainable dairy production systems, in the knowledge of agri-food strategies and environmental legislation. Analyse systems of production both from the biological/technical and financial perspectives, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations for remedial action as appropriate. Outline the sources of reliable information relevant to dairy production, including the role of the Irish research organisations.
Indicative Module Content:Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Practical | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: This assessment will be in the form of an MCQ where all content covered (including practicals at Lyons Farm) to that point will be examinable. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Examination: End of Semester written exam | Week 12 | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Following the continuous assessment, feedback will be provided to the class.