Code: | AGR3005 | Acronym: | AGR3005 | Level: | 300 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Agronomy |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Biology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:B | 1 | Official Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
L:CC | 0 | Plano de estudos a partir de 2014 | 2 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
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L:F | 0 | Official Study Plan | 2 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
L:G | 0 | study plan from 2017/18 | 2 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
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L:M | 0 | Official Study Plan | 2 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
3 | |||||||
L:Q | 0 | study plan from 2016/17 | 3 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
The topics covered in the classes allow the achievement of the objectives and the skills expected for this UC:
-To know the relative importance of zootechnics at national, European and world level and the main indicators used in animal husbandry;
- Identify the main characteristics of the different autochthonous / exotic races, as well as relate them to the different production systems and functional aptitudes;
- Characterize the different animal production and exploitation systems;
- Apply the techniques of food, sanitary, reproductive, prophylactic management for sustainable production.
I. GENERAL CONCEPTS
Concepts of animal science and animal production
Animal production as an integrated system of food production
Conditioning factors of animal production
II. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Intensive system
Extensive system
III. Analysis of feedstuffs
Weende and van Soest analytical methods
IV. PRODUCTION OF NON-RUMINANT ANIMALS
Rabbit Production
1.1. Characterization of rabbit production
1.2. Physiological characteristics of the rabbit
Poultry Production
2.1. Characterization of poultry production
2.2. Production scheme of chicken eggs and meat
2.2. Reproduction characteristics and production cycle
Swine Production
3.1. Sector characterization
3.2. Production and reproduction cycle
3.3. Production systems
V. RUMINANT PRODUCTION
Milk production
1.1. Biological and economical efficiency of milk production
1.2. Production cycle and milking routine
Meat production
2.1. Production cycle
2.2. Production systems
The classroom activities are distributed as follows: Theoretical classes that take place in the classroom using audio-visual materials, with an exposition of the subjects that integrate the syllabus content of the curricular unit and the discussion of several topics in groups. The practical classes include study visits to dairy farms in the Entre-Douro and Minho region and egg production farms in the Centre region. There will be a practical laboratory class of feedstuffs analysis and practical classes of formulation of diets for different livestock species and calculation of renewal of animal herds.
Students can opt for continuous assessment and final examination. In the case of opting for continuous assessment, the final rating will be obtained by the arithmetic mean of the written evaluation.designation | Weight (%) |
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Participação presencial | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 113,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 49,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Frequency conditions: attendance of at least 2/3 of the practical classes
Arithmetic mean of the two partial evaluations or final exam - 100%