AGRI6005: Crop Science 2
Title:
Crop Science 2 APPROVED
Long Title:
Crop Science 2
Module Code: AGRI6005
Credits:
5
NFQ Level:
Fundamental
Duration:
Field of Study:
Agriculture
Valid From:
Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Module Delivered
in
no programmes
Module
Coordinator:
Claire OSullivan Rochford
1 Semester
Module Author:
Module
Description:
This module is an introduction to the primary concepts of Grassland Production. It will
give a grounding to students wishing to pursue a career in agri-business and farm
management.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
Explain the principles of grass production and conservation.
LO2
Identify and compare conserved forages.
LO3
Prepare a management profile for utilisation of grassland.
LO4
Prepare a management profile for production of forage crops.
LO5
Formulate a nutrient management plan for grassland production.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module.
You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have
considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior
learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules)
which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this
module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this
module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You
may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
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AGRI6005: Crop Science 2
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Principles of grass production
Seasonal growth pattern, components of yield, grazing conservation, Fertiliser response, Grazing
techniques.
Forage Conservation
Forage types, principles of conservation, forage comparisons, feed quality assessment.
Nutrient management
Fertilizer programmes, EU regulations, Environmental concerns, Animal manure management.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome
addressed
% of Assessment
total Date
Practical/Skills
Evaluation
Identify and evaluate a grassland sward and
conserved forages
1,2
20.0 Week 5
Project
Compile a nutrient management plan in
accordance with GAEC nitrates directive
5
40.0 Week 10
Project
Complete a grassland measurement and
Budgeting exercise for the college farm situation.
3,4
40.0 Week 12
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written
examination.
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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AGRI6005: Crop Science 2
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Lecture
Class-based instruction and tutorial session
4.0 Every
Week
4.00
Independent & Directed
Learning (Non-contact)
Students are expected to do an additional 3
hours of self-directed independent learning
weekly. The lecturer will at times indicate to
students areas they should pay particular
attention to.
3.0 Every
Week
3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
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Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
4.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Turley et al., 2001, Grass Conservation, Teagasc
Supplementary Book Resources
Raymond F, Redman P and Waltham R 1986, Forage Conservation and Feeding, Hazell Watson
and Viney ltd.. [ISBN: 0852361394]
John Frame 1992, Improved Grassland Management, Farming Press Books [ISBN: 0852362463]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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