Key facts
UNE unit code: PLTY501
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Australia’s poultry industry is a significant contributor to the economy, particularly in rural and regional areas. Ensure that you are equipped to thrive in this growing area with the skills and knowledge of poultry production.
Studying this unit, you will develop in-depth understanding of key scientific and production principles in the poultry meat and egg industry, including genetics, management, anatomy and physiology, health and product quality.
In this unit you will also gain knowledge about how the industry is structured, contemporary management processes, housing and environmental requirements and breeding systems. This unit will provide you with the background and skills to problem solve in response to the complex challenges you may encounter in this industry.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The Intensive School is mandatory for online students. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the management processes in poultry production;
- discuss the nutritional requirements for both egg and meat producing birds and be able to read, understand and present information from primary literature on this subject; thereby demonstrating the ability to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories which can then be communicated to others using verbal or written forms;
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated evaluation of the housing and environmental requirements of poultry and be able to read, understand and present information from primary literature on this subject to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the breeding systems used in poultry production together with a working knowledge of the genetics involved;
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of one major aspect of poultry production in consultation with the unit coordinator; and
- demonstrate the ability to undertake research on an aspect of the subject and thereby show autonomy, expert judgment and the ability to apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study Presentation | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Recorded presentation, 13-15 minutes. |
| Final Examination - Assurance Task | Yes | 40% | All offerings | To pass this unit, you must achieve at least 50% in this task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. |
| Interview - Assurance Task | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Approximately 5-10 minute interview. To pass this unit, you must achieve a minimum cumulative total of 50% across Interview - Assurance Task and Mid-trimester quiz - Assurance Task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. Oral assessments will be done in real time via zoom/teams (off campus). |
| Mid-trimester quiz - Assurance Task | Yes | 10% | All offerings | There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be held during the Intensive School via a secured webpage with face to face supervision. To pass this unit, you must achieve a minimum cumulative total of 50% across Interview - Assurance Task and Mid-trimester quiz - Assurance Task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. |
| Online quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
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.
Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Sturkie's Avian Physiology
ISBN: 9780128197707
Scanes, C.G., Academic Press 7th ed. 2022
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
Poultry Science
ISBN: 9780131133754
Scanes, C.G., Brant, G. and Ensminger, M.E., Pearson/Prentice Hall 4th ed. 2003
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
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