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Hens and Hen Houses: hobby farmingLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: LMEZ0100

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

The Student is able to estimate the key factors affecting the wellness of hens in small-scale hen houses. The Student is able to determine the conditions for hens according to their production phase and natural needs. The Student is able to assess the impact of the surrounding environment on the life of hens.

Content

Guidelines and recommendations on hens' wellness.
Specific characteristics of production stages in terms of wellness.
Planning of feeding and monitoring the success of feeding.
The basics of the natural behaviour of hens.

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The Student is familiar with the basics of hens' wellness and behaviour.
The Student can independently assess the wellness factors affecting hens and is able to assess the effects of production.
The Student is able to independently apply her/his skills in a hen house circumstances and know how to develop the practices of small-scale hen houses.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 31.05.2024

Timing

30.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA23SLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
  • ZJA23SLNO2
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 2, Verkko
  • LMS20KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot
  • LMS21KM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
  • ZJA24KLNO3
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 3, Verkko

Objectives

The Student is able to estimate the key factors affecting the wellness of hens in small-scale hen houses. The Student is able to determine the conditions for hens according to their production phase and natural needs. The Student is able to assess the impact of the surrounding environment on the life of hens.

Content

Guidelines and recommendations on hens' wellness.
Specific characteristics of production stages in terms of wellness.
Planning of feeding and monitoring the success of feeding.
The basics of the natural behaviour of hens.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material of the e-learning environment

Teaching methods

Independently completed online studies

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Yhteensä 81 tuntia opiskelijan työtä. - itsenäinen työskentely 41 h - harjoitustyöt 40 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The Student is familiar with the basics of hens' wellness and behaviour.
The Student can independently assess the wellness factors affecting hens and is able to assess the effects of production.
The Student is able to independently apply her/his skills in a hen house circumstances and know how to develop the practices of small-scale hen houses.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

50 - 50

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • LMS20S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot
  • LMS20KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot
  • LMS21KM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
  • ZJA22SL
    Avoin AMK, luva

Objectives

The Student is able to estimate the key factors affecting the wellness of hens in small-scale hen houses. The Student is able to determine the conditions for hens according to their production phase and natural needs. The Student is able to assess the impact of the surrounding environment on the life of hens.

Content

Guidelines and recommendations on hens' wellness.
Specific characteristics of production stages in terms of wellness.
Planning of feeding and monitoring the success of feeding.
The basics of the natural behaviour of hens.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material of the e-learning environment

Teaching methods

Independently completed online studies

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independently online studies 81 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 20
COL 10

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The Student is familiar with the basics of hens' wellness and behaviour.
The Student can independently assess the wellness factors affecting hens and is able to assess the effects of production.
The Student is able to independently apply her/his skills in a hen house circumstances and know how to develop the practices of small-scale hen houses.

Prerequisites

-