ANSC30320
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Dairy Business Project (ANSC30320)
Subject: : Animal Science
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 3 (Degree)
Credits: : 10
Module Coordinator: : Professor Karina Pierce
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : Blended
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This project is a key element in the curriculum and will be in the form of a case study. The aim of the Dairy Business Project module is to enable students to bring learning outcomes from other modules taken in the degree programme together in a coherent manner, and express those learning outcomes through a completed project. In this module students will be paired with a mentor farm and will be responsible for gathering appropriate information from that farm for use in their case study. \ The project will cover general information on the mentor farm and will focus on specific topics and financial performance provided. Examples of topics include: grassland management, herd health, animal breeding, fertility and reproduction. An appropriate layout and workplan for the project will be agreed with the module coordinator/supervisor. Students will be required to present their project in a seminar forum in the final week. Some students may be examined on their projects by the external examiner as part of the examination process. Students will maintain regular contact with their supervisor who will assist by reading and commenting on written work and will provide advice and constructive criticism where necessary.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
The student will independently complete their own individual project and will have the following learning outcomes: Complete a structured project of a case study using a data from a mentor farm; Integrate the knowledge acquired in other modules of their programme and bring their application to their project title and design; Develop an ability to synthesise information; Understand the importance of self motivation and application; Understand and appreciate the importance of experimental design; Develop organisational skills; Develop problem-solving abilities; Endeavour to form a conclusion or issue a recommendation from the work completed.
Indicative Module Content:
Sustainable dairy production systems; grass-based dairy farming
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 70 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 140 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
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| Total | 216 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module involves a project that will be based on a case study of a farm and involves visits to the farm and reporting on the key elements of grassland management, breeding/genetics and farm financials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Project: A draft of the final project is due in week 6 and will cover general information on the mentor farm and will focus on specific topics and financial performance provided. | Week 6 | Graded | No | 15 | No |
| Individual Project: The final project will cover general information on the mentor farm and will also focus on specific topics and financial performance provided. | Week 12 | Graded | No | 65 | No |
| Individual Project: Students will present their project findings in the final week. | Week 12 | Graded | No | 20 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
No
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback will be given in class and also individually throughout the module and after the grading of the draft project.