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| SPRA0001-1 | Animal production
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| Duration : | 24h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Nicolas Gengler |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course will give students a first overview of livestock production worldwide, and the basics of animal husbandry putting the emphasis on "animal" related issues:
1. Introduction
2. Domestication and history of livestock production in the world
3. Classification of farm animals and adaptation
4. Main breeds of domestic species
5. Basic principles of genetic improvement of livestock
6. Animal breeding structures |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course the students should be able to understand the different, global aspects of animal farming activities and livestock production through the focus "animal". |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Co-requisite: BIOL2016 |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The slides will be made available on eCampus. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures : 24h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| First session: oral examination.
Second session: written examination. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The used slides and all other course materiel will be available on eCampus |
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Contacts :
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| Nicolas GENGLER
nicolas.gengler@ulg.ac.be
Phone: +32 81 62 22 06 |
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| Items online : |
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| eCampus |
| Presentation and other items available on eCampus |
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