Key facts
UNE unit code: ANPR211
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Animal production systems play a key role in global economies. They are an area of constant change and sometimes, controversy.
This unit provides you with a comprehensive introduction to production systems for sheep, beef and dairy cattle, pigs, poultry and emerging animal industries, delving into the products of various industries and the role of consumer demand.
You will explore aspects of reproduction, lactation, growth and development in different production systems.
You will also build knowledge and practical skills relevant to the nature and assessment of animal products and their quality. These include factors influencing carcass composition and meat quality, wool growth and quality.
Note that this unit may require animal experimentation and/or dissection during some mandatory practical classes.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 April 2024 | 13 April 2024 | 3 days. | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The Intensive School is mandatory for both online and on campus students. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a technical and theoretical knowledge of the nature, structure and size of the major Australian livestock industries, and their relation to world markets;
- identify the range of production systems that have developed to support animal production in various environments, and the physical and biological constraints to such systems thereby demonstrating the ability to analyse information, work autonomously and use judgement;
- demonstrate a technical and theoretical knowledge of the subject by recognising the characteristics of the various products of the livestock industries (including meat, milk, fibre and eggs) particularly as they relate to consumer demand for the product; and
- analyse information, interpret and transmit solutions to complex problems by challenges facing Australian animal industries and the opportunities that they present.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | Yes | All offerings | The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
| Report | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
| Seminar | Yes | 15% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
| Unit quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
| Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. |
| quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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