PIG PRODUCTION
| Title | ΧΟΙΡΟΤΡΟΦΙΑ / PIG PRODUCTION |
| Code | 223Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001246 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600119636
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600119636
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Know the biology and the geographical diversity of the domestic pig and identify the most common breeds of pigs,
2. identify the different swine production systems (farrow to finish, vertically integrated free range etc.,
3. identify the different production stages in a swine enterprise (weaning breeding, nursery, etc.),
4. to apply mating schemes and follow a genetic improvement or breeding program,
5. select breeding livestock (gilts, boars)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The significance and evolution of pig production. Races, genetic evaluation and reproductional use of pigs. Basic production traits. Genetic improvement systems, conditions and management in pig production.
Keywords
Swine Production, Pigs, Husbandry
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of
1. power point
2. E-mail access to all students for info purposes and lecture clarification
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 25 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 103 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final Exam: 100%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
06-05-2014
