Advances in Crop and Animal Science and Technology

Overview

This module will investigate recent developments in science and technology of benefit to those subject areas covered within the Agricultural Technology degree programme. These include recent developments in animal nutrition and production science, in plant biotechnology and in environmental sustainability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of recent scientific and technological advances relevant to their course, how these may be applied and what the consequences of application may be. Students will also be able to evaluate these recent advances in relation to their benefits and drawbacks.

Skills

Written and oral skills; ICT including powerpoint; Sourcing, evaluating and synthesising information; Critical evaluation and decision making; Group working and team skills.

Assessment

Submission of report