Module: Genetic Resources and Animal Husbandry System in the Tropics and Subtropics (replaced by 4908-470 Global Animal Genetic Biodiversity) (4908-410)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Mizeck Chagunda (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Christoph Reiber (begleitend)
• Dr. Katja Schiller (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.10.2015)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Basic module for everybody interested in livestock production.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Principals of animal science, such as anatomy, physiology, animal husbandry and breeding, are prerequisites for this module, alternatively participation in M 4801-450.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

PowerPoint Präsentation in Gruppen (10 %) mit anschließender Diskussion (5 %) und Handout (5%)

Final examination:

written exam (80%) powerpoint presentation (20%)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

The students have deeper knowledge on production aspects of different livestock species and husbandry systems. They comprehend characteristics of tropical husbandry systems and are aware of possible intervention points, in addition they are familiar with available genetic resources and breeding methods and can outline their profitable and sustainable utilisation. They are qualified to address livestock aspects in integrated projects for rural development in tropical countries. With the knowledge acquired in this module, students have a basis for specialised modules and master thesis research in animal sciences in the tropics and subtropics.

Key competences:

The structure of the module promotes the ability of students to work independently. At the same time, the ability of students to work in a team as well as their communication and cooperation ability is promoted by the group seminars. Critical and analytical thinking is actively supported by interactive elements in the lectures and is demanded in the final examination.

Comments:

Scheduled lectures, seminars on specific topics (prepared by students under supervision, interdisciplinary discussions). The learning process is reinforced through a combination of preparatory reading of the script and selected literature with enhanced discussions during lectures. Interaction with the lecturers from the institute during the whole module period. Excursion for demonstration of wild ancestors of today's livestock species and unconventional livestock.
This module is also suitable for third year BSc students.

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