| Course Name |
Agriculture & Food Science - Introduction to Animal Science |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
ANSC10010 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 24
Specified Learning Activities 10
Autonomous Student Learning 66
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The key teaching and learning approaches used in the module are lectures, enquiry & problem-based learning |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+ANSC10010 Introduction to Animal Science
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module is designed to give agricultural and other students an introduction to the study of Animal Science. It will give an overview of animal production at world, EU and nation...
Hide-ANSC10010 Introduction to Animal Science
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module is designed to give agricultural and other students an introduction to the study of Animal Science. It will give an overview of animal production at world, EU and national levels, with emphasis on those aspects most relevant to animal production in Ireland. It will deal briefly with the roles of animal breeding/genetics, animal physiology and animal nutrition as well as animal health, behaviour and welfare in Animal Science, including aspects of ongoing and future research areas. Students will be helped explore how scientific principles, concepts and ideas are applied in Animal Science.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: Give a brief overview of animal production most relevant to Ireland and be able to relate this to EU and world animal production; Outline examples of how fundamental scientific principles of the relevant sciences contribute to Animal Science; Access, evaluate, organize and present information from a variety of sources.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
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