Print Syllabus

Syllabus

HV0141 Basic science – agriculture and animal science, 15.0 Credits

Naturvetenskaplig grundkurs – Husdjursagronom

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science Animal science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Mathematics and statistics	5.0	0202
Anatomy	3.0	0203
Agricultural and animal science	7.0	0204

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

• Biology 2

• Physics 1a or Physics 1b1+1b2

• Chemistry 2

• Mathematics 4

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to higher education, the programme and a future professional role. Further, the systematics of the animal kingdom, evolution and anatomy with a specialisation in vertebrates with special emphasis on the most common domestic animal species are treated. A basis in mathematics and statistics relevant for biology is given. In collaboration with other agronomist programmes, the student obtains an insight in the profession of the agronomist, its history, labour market and possibilities.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Search, process critically and discuss scientific literature orally and written, under supervision,

• Use relevant mathematical methods to solve biological and mathematical problems.

• Show and analyze biological data in diagrams and tables by using relevant statistical software.

• Explain basic probability theory, means and variation within the biological subject area.

• Describe the anatomy of the most common domestic animals.

• Explain the domestication process.

• Describe, at a general level, the systematics and evolution of the animal kingdom with emphasis on vertebrates.

• Describe, at a general level, the use of biological resources with a focus on agriculture and animal husbandry, and its importance in the society.

• Describe the historical development of agriculture with a focus on the conditions of the animal husbandry.

Content

The course covers basic evolution theory, evolutionary concepts, domestication, the anatomy tissues and organs of the most common domestic animals and basic mathematics and statistics. The course gives an introduction to ethical argumentation, sustainable use of natural resources, agricultural and rural history, the production branches of agriculture how agriculture shifts with the turning of the seasons. The teaching in anatomy is carried out in the form of lectures, demonstrations, wet dissections and group work .using animal tissues and organs. Teaching methods used in the course are student activating and include lectures, study visits, training in oral presentation and group assignments.

Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminars, group assignments and study visits. Within the course, the following general skills are trained: written and oral communication, analysis, problem-solving and critical approach.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. • Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Certain lectures are carried out in English. Costs for study visits can be added.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management