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
-
ZJA23SLNOAvoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
-
ZJA23SLNO2Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 2, Verkko
-
LMS20KMMaaseutuelinkeinot
-
LMS21KMBachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
-
ZJA24KLNO3Avoin 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
-
LMS21S1Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
-
LMS20S1Maaseutuelinkeinot
-
LMS20KMMaaseutuelinkeinot
-
LMS21KMBachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
-
ZJA22SLAvoin 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
-