BI1S96 - Animal Husbandry 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S96 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Animal Husbandry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Kate Beavan | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, Michelle Cooper, Michelle Cooper, Sasha Tyler, Jessie Ingleson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100936 - animal health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1 .Demonstrate an understanding of the skills involved in animal handling and restraint.
2. Critically review and analyse current environmental enrichment techniques used in zoos.
Content Summary
This module will provide learners with an understanding of the principles of animal husbandry, allowing them opportunity to apply these practically. Demonstrating handling techniques according to industry guidelines and researching enrichment as an attempt to ameliorate problems caused by containment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate to your peers, using digital creation, an understanding of the principles of handling animals |
| LO2 | Critically review and analyse current environmental enrichment techniques used in zoos both nationally and internationally using journals and other zoological publications to establish current practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A critical review and analysis of current environmental enrichment practice both nationally and internationally to establish current practice. | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentation delivered to peers under examination conditions | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |