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Unit name Animal Production Systems
Unit code KLA432
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline Agriculture and Food Systems
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Learning Outcomes

1.

Describe the components of Australian animal production systems within a worldwide context.

2.

Evaluate the key characteristics and drivers of efficient, effective and profitable animal production systems.

3.

Interpret and communicate scientific and industry information to a scientific audience.

4.

Design a best-practice animal management plan based on collected data

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KLA220

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2x1-hr lectures, weekly 3-hr field and lab practicals, seminars, excursions (13 wks)

Assessment

ATT1. Presentation (individual or group) Presentation (10%)

ATT2. Report 1000 words (20%)

ATT3. Report 1200 words (20%)

ATT4. Final exam (50%)

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