AP 2004 : Poultry Science

Department

Department of Animal Production

Academic Program

Bachelor in Animal Production

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

AP 1003

Overview

The poultry science course explains the relationship between poultry science and the branches of the poultry industry and how they develop. It also shows how to raise laying hens and broilers in ideal ways. As well It allows the student to know the body systems of birds, and to clarify the correct scientific foundations and concepts in managing poultry flocks, and the basics of marketing their products such as eggs and meat. It also identifies the most important diseases affecting poultry and methods of treatment.

Intended learning outcomes

Bypass successfully this course, the student should be able to:

a. Knowledge & understand:

  • Get acquainted with the different branches of the science and development of the poultry industry, as well as the development of domestic birds and their divisions and breeds.
  • Summarize the principles of breeding and genetic improvement in poultry (selection, improvement and crossbreeding).
  • Distinguish the different body systems of poultry theoretically and practically, and establish the function of each system.
  • Distinguish the types of houses used in raising poultry and how to manage them (feeding methods, disease prevention).
  • Classify poultry diseases and processes of processing and marketing poultry products (eggs, meat) in a technical and scientific way.

b. Mental skills:

  • Compare the poultry industry, past and present, as well as between poultry departments and their different breeds, and the purpose of raising them.
  • Analyze the best methods of breeding and genetic improvement in poultry (selection, improvement and crossbreeding).
  • Summarize the structure of the different body systems of poultry theoretically and practically, and the function of each system.
  • Suggests the best types of barns used in poultry farming and how to manage them (feeding methods, disease prevention).
  • Poultry diseases, poultry processing processes and marketing principles for successful discussion.

c. Practical & professional skills:

  • Propose suitable breeds for various breeding purposes in order to achieve the development of the local poultry industry.
  • Propose the best methods of breeding and genetic improvement in poultry in accordance with the Libyan conditions and the objectives of breeding.
  • Apply theoretical information to the practical part of understanding body systems in terms of structure, function and location in the body.
  • Develop a general plan for the different types of houses used in poultry farming, in proportion to its successful management.
  • Develop biosecurity measures in houses as well as processing and marketing operations in the local market in order to raise the efficiency of products.

d. Generic and transferable skills:

  • Adhere to university student ethics and professional work regulations.
  • Communicate with others.
  • Use various technical media.
  • Contribute effectively to teamwork.
  • Provide technical advice and scientific technical information.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Theoretical lectures based on good diction and the use of the mental activation method with the use of data show.
  • Practical lectures (anatomy, hatchery equipment, electronic records, illustrative models.
  • Field visits to the research unit in the college farm.

Methods of assessments

No.The assessment methodsThe assessment date (week)The grade (%)
1The 1st mid-term exam (written+practical)After the 5th week of the study25%
2The 2nd mid-term exam (written+practical)After the 10th week of the study25%
3The final exam (written+practical)After the 12th week of the study50%
TotalAt the end of the semester100%

The reference:
ReferencePublisherEditionAuthor
تربية و إنتاج دجاج البيضدار الكتب العلمية للنشر والتوزيع1stصبحي سليمان و خالد محمد محروس
Poultry ScienceDanville, Illinois3rdM.E.Ensminger
علم الانتاج الحيواني (ترجمة)جامعة عمر المختار1stM.E.Ensminger

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