ANSC10010
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Introduction to Animal Science (ANSC10010)
Subject: : Animal Science
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 1 (Introductory)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr Alan Kelly
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is designed to give agricultural and other students an introduction to the study of Animal Science. It will give an overview of animal production at world, EU and national levels, with emphasis on those aspects most relevant to animal production in Ireland. It will deal briefly with the roles of animal breeding/genetics, animal physiology and animal nutrition as well as animal health, behaviour and welfare in Animal Science, including aspects of ongoing and future research areas. Students will be helped explore how scientific principles, concepts and ideas are applied in Animal Science.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:Give a brief overview of animal production most relevant to Ireland and be able to relate this to EU and world animal production;Outline examples of how fundamental scientific principles of the relevant sciences contribute to Animal Science;Access, evaluate, organize and present information from a variety of sources.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
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| Total | 100 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The key teaching and learning approaches used in the module are lectures, enquiry & problem-based learning
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Online): Continuous Assessment: MCQ exam Quizz | Week 7, Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 12 | No |
| Exam (In-person): MCQ Final Exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 88 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback will be prodived to the class post assessment on grade distribution and sample questions
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor Tommy Boland | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor Emmeline Hill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor David MacHugh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor John O'Doherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Mr Michael Doran | Tutor |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |