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.
