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PLTY301 Poultry Production

Updated: 20 April 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 On line E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites ANPR211 or ANSC200 or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PLTY501
Notes None
Combined Units PLTY501 - Poultry Production
Coordinator(s) Paul Iji (piji@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit examines aspects of poultry production. Management, nutrition, genetics, breeding, and housing for both meat and egg production will be discussed. Students enrolling in PLTY501 will have to complete the requirements in PLTY301 and additional readings and assignments.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Poultry Science
ISBN: 9780131133754
Scanes, C.G., Brant, G. and Ensminger, M.E., Pearson/Prentice Hall 4th ed. 2003
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignments 35%
Assessment Notes
online quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 2, 4, 5, 8
Online Assessment 35%
Assessment Notes
Assessment of online discussion
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
Reflection Journal 30% 1000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the management processes in poultry production;
  2. discuss the nutritional requirements for both egg and broiler producing birds;
  3. appreciate the housing and environmental requirements of poultry; and
  4. understand the breeding systems used in poultry production together with a working knowledge of the genetics involved.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will study 8 modules, which constitute all areas of poultry science. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will write essays, prepare a reflection journal and participate in online group discussions. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Many issues in the poultry industry involve global problems. This will be discussed and incorporated into assessable material. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be expected to research library databases when completing assignments. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
An appreciation for this need is implicit in the nature of the material presented. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving activities are central to the teaching pedagogy and students will be expected to research, complete, discuss and reflect on learning areas. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social constraints are a major limiting factor in the poultry industry. These issues will be taught and assessed. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will be required to discuss their activities online with colleagues and a moderator. 		True True True
   

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