Analysis and Development of Livestock Enterprises

CORD2092

Georgie Radmore

Holly Halls

Production of any livestock should reflect all influences, both internal and external, on the business, including market, animal and legislative requirements and environmental considerations. This module will bring these together in a cohesive manner for selected production systems.

20

Plant Legislation, Technology and Marketing

CORD2093

Ashley Jones

Production of any crop should be as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. This module explores ways in which management decisions can optimise production in a way that has minimal impact on the environment.

20

Effective Leadership

ABMR209

Paul Ward

The module allows the student to explore the role of leadership within organisations including both the practical and theoretical aspects of leadership and how the concept is changing over time.

20

Agritech in Practice

CORD2094

Paul Ward

The module allows the student to gain valuable experience in the workplace. Students will undertake a period of work not less than 80 hours, with an ‘agritech’ business. Prior to commencing work, students will undertake a reflective portfolio with regard to their own skills and employability status. After completing, the students will conduct a critical analysis of the skills and abilities that they have gained.

20

Research Methods for Agriculture

CORD2095

Georgie Radmore

Michelle Chappell

The module will develop the student’s research ability. Knowledge and understanding related to the research process, formulation of research questions, developing a research proposal, experimental design, appropriate and correct statistical analysis, presentation of data and results, constructing effective discussions and conclusions.

20

Applied Agricultural Science

CORD2096

Paul Ward

This module builds on the underpinning knowledge and understanding gained and developed in the first year of study. It will use current scientific and grey literature to inform the student’s ability to analyse both current and future developments in animal and crop production.

20

Honours Project for Agriculture
CORD340

Georgie Radmore

Kelly Bude

Paul Ward

The student integrates subject specific knowledge and skills in agriculture to develop a specialist area of in-depth knowledge and with supervision from a subject specialist, conducts their own research  and reports their findings.

40

Sustainable Grassland and Forage Production Systems

CORD338

Georgie Radmore

This module enables students to investigate the role of grasslands in addressing environmental and food security challenges, through understanding the scientific principles and practical implementation behind grass and forage breeding, grazing management, nutrient planning and strategies for forage preservation.

20

Agriculture Technology

RBM304

Paul Ward

This module enables students to investigate recent advances in agricultural technology through understanding the scientific principles underlying them and appraisal of their existing and potential roles. The effects of their use on production, the market, public perceptions and the environment will be investigated.

20

Managing Animal Performance

RBM311

Paul Ward

The underlying principles of animal performance will be explored and assessed in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The manipulation of typical management regimes in order to optimise performance will be examined.

20

Contemporary Issues in Food and Farming

CORD339

Stephen Roderick

This module is designed to introduce current and emerging attitudes, ideas and approaches to the relationships between agriculture, environment and society, and will thus enable students to understand and contribute to the debate as to how these influence the food and farming industries.

20