Farm management (B-ODISEE-OWA02A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
5 ECTSDutch40 Both termsBoth terms
Govaerts Wim (coordinator) |  Devos Liesbet |  Govaerts Wim
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Aims

The learning outcomes for this course can be consulted here.

Previous knowledge

A. Previously required courses    

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the Education and Examination regulations.
  
B. Required competences    

The student masters the skills as taught on a secondary education level.

 

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

5 ects. Farm management (B-ODISEE-OWA02h)

5 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture40 Both termsBoth terms
Devos Liesbet |  Govaerts Wim
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Content

This course covers nutrition of livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry).
The course covers the following topics:

  • cultivation method and exploitation of grassland and grass clover
  • cultivation discussion of maize, fodder beets and protein crops
  • storage and quality of roughage
  • quality, nutritional value and use of some roughage frequently used in ruminants
  • digestive physiology of ruminants 
  • nutritional requirements of cattle, goats and sheep (energy, protein, crude fibre, vitamin and mineral requirements)
  • diet-related diseases in ruminants 
  • digestive physiology of pigs
  • nutritional requirements of pigs (energy, protein, vitamin and mineral requirements)
  • nutrition-related diseases in pigs
  • digestive physiology of poultry
  • nutritional requirements of poultry (energy, protein, crude fibre, vitamins and minerals requirements)
  • diet-related diseases in poultry







 

Course material

Study material can be consulted here.

 

Language of instruction: more information

Course is taught in Dutch.

Format: more information

Lectures: Theory will be taught during weekly class sessions. 
At least one field trip will be arranged to a practical company. 

Distance education: monitored self study. Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education review the study material on an independent basis and will be in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platforms). Student coaching sessions during the semester (in the evening) will allow you to ask questions about the theory.

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-O72648)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

The final grade for this course is calculated as the sum of the different evaluations:

  • 16 points for the oral exam (possibly on a farm, more info on Toledo)
  • 4 points for the permanent evaluation
  • If not all evaluations are fulfilled, the endpoint for this course will be = NA.

The assignment, submission modes and deadlines are to be found on the electronic platform Toledo.

The information presented here regarding the organization of classes and evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Information about retaking exams

Permanent evaluation:

  • With an insufficient point (< 2/4) the assignment must be redone.
  • In other cases, the permanent evaluation of the first exam period is retained and the points of the assignment are taken.

The same evaluation principle for distance education students.