Dr Karen Eyre
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
Advanced concepts and practices used in the sustainable management of cattle, sheep and goat enterprises in Australia.
Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for the In Person offering of course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
Thisﾠcourse will cover advanced concepts in the management and husbandryﾠof cattle (both dairy and beef), sheep and goats.ﾠWe will also cover aspects of economic and environmental sustainability as relevant to the target species.ﾠMuch of what we discuss will be aimed at best practice - not necessarily the only practice suitable for various production systems. Students will cover topics such as parasites, pasture management as well asﾠgeneral husbandry and management practices.
This course will encourage interaction among students and teaching staff, including problem based learning and self directed lecture modules. We expect that you will read widely and ask questions.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANIM2053
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANIM1014
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ANIM2054, ANIM3012
Restrictions
In Person offering restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- Another instance of the same course
This course shares content with ANIM3125 In Person, with activities and assessment that may vary (Online modules for External) to suit the mode and campus of study.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Karen Eyre
Dr Anne Beasley
Timetable
Additional timetable information
The lectures in this course will be provided in a flexible format where students can listen and interact at their own pace with each module. A new topic will be covered each week. The use ofﾠthe discussion board is highly encouraged so other students can see your questions and find the answers quickly.
Aims and outcomes
To provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with advanced concepts and practices used in the management and production of ruminant animals for the production of meat, milk, and fibre.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Outline the production principles and develop suitable production goals and targets for the animals studied
LO2.
Assess the quality of production outputs from ruminants
LO3.
Evaluate methods to improve the quality of production outputs from ruminants
LO4.
Construct management plans including general husbandry, nutrition, reproduction and health aspects for the animals studied
LO5.
Evaluate the economic viability of an enterprise
LO6.
Critically evaluate a welfare issue present in Australian ruminant production system
LO7.
Competently handle small and large ruminants - IN PERSON MODE ONLY
LO8.
Illustrate how to competently handle small and large ruminants - EXTERNAL MODE ONLY
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Sequential Online Questions 1 - Doe Management
|
5% |
26/07/2024 2:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Sequential Online Questions 2 - Parasitology
|
5% |
9/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Sequential Online Questions 3 - Birthing
|
5% |
30/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Sequential Online Questions 4 - Selection and breeding
|
5% |
4/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Case Study - Production Management Plan | 35% |
9/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Sequential Online Questions 5 - Meat Quality
|
5% |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Sequential Online Questions 1 - Doe Management
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
26/07/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L08
Task description
Students must complete the online practical activities. Practical activities will open on Friday of the preceding week, and remain open for ONE Week.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Sequential Online Questions 2 - Parasitology
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
9/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L08
Task description
Students must complete the online practical activities each worth 4%. Practical activities will open on Friday of the preceding week, and remain open for ONE Week.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Sequential Online Questions 3 - Birthing
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
30/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L08
Task description
Students must complete the online practical activities. Practical activities will open on Friday of the preceding week, and remain open for ONE Week.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Sequential Online Questions 4 - Selection and breeding
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
4/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Students must complete the online practical activities. Practical activities will open on Friday of the preceding week, and remain open for ONE Week.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Case Study - Production Management Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
9/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
One case study report is to be completed.
Students will choose one (1) from three (3) options based on beef cattle, sheep, or goat enterprises.
Details will be announced and an outline provided on blackboard.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment task, in Blackboard, via TurnItIn link by the submission deadline.
You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Sequential Online Questions 5 - Meat Quality
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Students must complete the online practical activities. Practical activities will open on Friday of the preceding week, and remain open for ONE Week.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L06
Task description
End of semester exam covering all material presented in the course.
The exam will be an on-campus exam. Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams. Students enrolled in External delivery must attend the exam in-person at an approved off-campus venue.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Refer to Additional course grading information - 'Course grades rules and assessment hurdles'.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0% - 34% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 35% - 46% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47% - 49% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50% - 64% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65% - 74% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75% - 84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85% - 100% |
Additional course grading information
COURSE GRADING RULES AND ASSESSMENT HURDLES
Students must score 50% or greater in the end-of-semester exam in order to pass the course.
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on the cumulative mark of all assessments, and the student does NOT score a result greater than 50% in the final exam, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
You must address any additional assessment requirements identified in this eCP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Please note the following when writing assignments
You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.
Turnitin
Assignmentsﾠthat are required to be submitted throughﾠTurnItIn, mustﾠonlyﾠbe uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site. If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.ﾠ
Release of marks
Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved, every attempt will be made to have the results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.
Re-mark Applications – refer to theﾠUniversity's Re-mark Policyﾠto check your eligibility
- Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
- You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
- Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
- Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
- Remark applicationsﾠwill notﾠbe considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ﾠ
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsite
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Lecture |
Module 1 - Nutrition and digestion Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 2 - Goat Production Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 3 - Sheep & goat parasites Anne Beasley |
|
Lecture |
Module 4 - Sheep Production Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 5 - Dairy Production Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 6 - Biomechanics Rebeka Zsoldos |
|
Lecture |
Module 7 - Grazing Management Marcelo Benvenutti |
|
Lecture |
Module 8 - Beef cattle production - grazing Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 9 - Reproduction in beef herds |
|
Lecture |
MID Semester break |
|
Lecture |
Module 10 - Beef cattle production - feedlots John Gaughan |
|
Lecture |
Module 10 - Beef cattle production - live exports John Gaughan |
|
Lecture |
Module 12 - Meat production and quality grading Sarah Meale |
|
Lecture |
Module 11 - Greenhouse gas emissions Sarah Meale |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.