Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical explanation of the basic concepts. Execution of practical exercises on lighting, environmental conditioning and ventilation of the facilities and the use of AutoCAD software. Support for students in the execution of livestock facility projects. Seminar for the presentation of a subject taught.
Learning Results
1. Know the different types of accommodation, taking into account the technical data sheet of the species, animal welfare and environmental protection.
2. Make calculations regarding lighting, environmental conditioning and ventilation of the facilities and budgeting;
3. Develop projects of livestock facilities, using the AutoCAD software, according to the standards of project preparation, the determining factors of location and the legislation in force
4. Develop projects of storage structures and effluent treatment
Program
1. General notions of Technical Drawing;
2. Computer Aided Design;
3. Standards for project development;
4. General aspects of livestock buildings;
5. Legislation and regulations;
6. Dimensioning of lighting, ventilation and environmental conditioning of livestock buildings.
7. Characteristics, conception and dimensioning of livestock buildings;
8. Collection, storage and treatment of effluents;
9. Classification, description and use of different construction materials.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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PALMER, R. W. – Dairy Modernization. New York, Thomson Delmar Learning, 2005.
SILVA, A.; DIAS, J.; SOUSA, L. – Desenho Técnico Moderno. Lidel, Edições Técnicas, Lisboa, 2002;
WATHES, C. M., CHARLES, D. R., Livestock Housing. CAB International, 1994
VAISSAIRE, J-P. Mémento de Zootechnie. Editions France Agricole, 2018