HND Applied Animal Science Canterbury College

HND Applied Animal Science Canterbury College

1. Title of the module: Animal Husbandry BI 311
2. Department responsible for management of the module: STMS
3. Start date of the module: September 2005
4. The number of students expected to take the module: 15
5. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module? none
6. The level of the module C
7. Number of credits which the module represents: 15
8. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Year 1
9. Prerequisite modules: none
10. Programme of study to which the module contributes:
    HND/C Applied Animal Science

11. Intended subject-specific learning outcomes:

At the end of the module the student will be able to:

a)Discuss the importance of practical competence in handling and restraining animals

b)Differentiate between good and poor facilities for accommodating and transporting animals

c)Explain the need for careful management of feeding

d)Recognise and implement effective animal health management systems

e)Assess care of animals to determine efficacy of husbandry and standards of animal management in practice

These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:

12.Intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student will be able to demonstrate:

a)Critical thinking skills

b)Ability to work with complex material

c)Ability to analyse problems and identify appropriate solutions

d)Communication and report writing skills

e)Ability to scan and organise data, abstract meaning from information and share knowledge with others

f)Effective self-management skills

g)Ability to use ICT effectively for presentations

These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:

13. Synopsis of the curriculum

Definitions of ‘animal husbandry’ vary but this module is essentially about the application of scientific principles in the care, welfare and management of a range of different animals. It is a highly practical module, since different methods and techniques in animal husbandry can only be effectively assessed through direct experience of them. Therefore this module will necessitate practical work to gain experience in handling and caring for a variety of species to achieve the learning outcomes. Companion, production, working, and captive animals, along with exotic species, will be studied. Health and safety is obviously an important consideration in this module, and should any student not meet the health and safety requirements for practical work in relation to particular animals or tasks, alternative means of achievement of learning outcomes will be provided.

This module links closely with many others in the programme and knowledge gained from Ethology, Animal Nursing, Animal Health and Disease, Animal Nutrition, and Anatomy and Physiology will be applied in Animal Husbandry.

14. Indicative Reading

Brooman S and Legge D, Law Relating to Animals, British Small Veterinary Association (1996)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Science and Animal Welfare (2002)

Campbell J et al, Animal Sciences – The Biology, Care and Production of Domestic Animals, 4th edition,McGraw-Hill (2002)

Clough C and Kew B, The Animal Welfare Handbook, Fourth Estate (1993)

Enbank R et al, Management and Welfare of Farm Livestock, UFAW Farm Handbook

Fraser A F and Broom D M, Farm Animal Welfare & Behaviour, CAB International (1997)

Mahanta K C, Handbook of Animal Husbandry, Ormsons Publications (1998)

Meredith A and Redrobe S, BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, BSAVA, (2002)

Parvord M and Pavord T, Handling and Understanding the Horse, Swan Hill (1999)

Rollin B E, Farm Animal Welfare,Blackwell Publishing (1999)

Waran N, The Welfare of Horses, Kluwer Academic (2002)

West G (ed), Blacks Veterinary Dictionary, A & C Black (1995)

Websites:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

British Veterinary Association:

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science:

Compassion in World Farming:

The Game Conservancy Trust:

15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including nature and number of contact hours and total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes

The total learning time for the module will be 150 hours. Learners will be expected to undertake approximately 90 hours of independent study, including required reading, research and assignment work.

There will be two hours of class contact time per week consisting of half hour seminars and 2 or 1.5 hour practical sessions (total 60 hours). Seminars will typically include discussions, problem-solving and case studies to which students will be expected to contribute both as individuals and as part of a group.

The focus of the seminars will be on a combination of subject specific learning outcomes 11(a-e) and generic learning outcomes 12, and of the practical sessions on a combination of subject specific learning outcomes 11(a-d) and generic learning outcomes 12.

16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes

Learning outcomes 11(a-e) will be assessed through a written assignment (weighting 100%) demonstrating achievement of all learning outcomes.

• Assess potential health and safety risks involved in handling and restraining a range of animals and identify PPE requirements
• Demonstrate practical competence in and justify appropriate handling and restraint of a range of animals for routine stock tasks
• Demonstrate practical competence in and justify appropriate handling and restraint of a range of animals for non-routine tasks
• Compare and contrast different handling and restraint techniques used for a range of animals in different circumstances

• Appraise accommodation and facilities for a range of animals in terms of maintenance and legislative requirements
• Appraise accommodation and facilities for a range of animals in terms of their physiological and behavioural needs
• Compare and contrast different accommodation systems for a range of animals in a variety of circumstances
• Identify the welfare and legislative requirements for a range of animals in transit

• Analyse and explain diets as fed for a range of animals
• Monitor and report on feeding and diets of a range of animals in relation to health and condition
• Appraise dietary management for a range of species
• Compare and contrast diets and feeding management of a range of animals

• Monitor and report on health and condition in a range of animals
• Evaluate disease control and prevention measures for a range of animals
• Design daily, monthly and annual plans, as appropriate, for routine management of health in a range of species
• Compare and contrast health management systems for a range of animals

• Appraise the standards of animal care at a specified animal centre
• Justify the systems of animal husbandry at a specified animal centre in terms of cost
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the management of operations at a specified animal centre

1. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space

There are adequate classrooms and resources. There is a dedicated HE, IT room in LRC in the College main building where texts will be available.

1. As far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities

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March2011