SWPR 2000 Swine Records and Analysis
Course Information
| Course Number | SWPR 2000 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Swine Records and Analysis |
| Description | This course covers recordkeeping systems for wide range of swine enterprises with an emphasis on interpretation, terms, and accuracy factors. Swine record use and analysis to maintain efficient productivity in all aspects of the swine enterprise is stressed. Computerized record systems are compared and students have an opportunity to utilize PigChamp or Pigcare record information, as well as other computerized records in swine production systems. Students will explain industry benchmarks and factors that impact obtaining business production goals. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Establish goal setting and production expectations.
- Recognize production record terms and management criteria.
- Conduct benchmarking analysis.
- Compile production and financial reports.
- Use various computerized record systems.
- Review human resource record requirements.
- Review environmental record considerations.
- Calculate production record problems to improve efficiency.
- Explain facility inventory management considerations.
- Appraise production and enterprise budgets.
- Develop labor and production schedules.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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