APM 1104 Animal Resources, Rural Development & Gender

This course introduces the students to the concepts of the role of livestock in rural development. It highlights gender aspects as they relate to livestock industry. Livestock-environment Interactions and the role of policy objectives in environmental protection and livestock production will also be explored. 

Course Objectives

• To explain the role of gender in animal production systems
• To explain the role of livestock in rural development and socio economic transformation
• To impart knowledge on the biophysical effects of livestock on the environment
• 4To acquaint students with the role of policy objectives in environmental protection and livestock production
• To explain the concept of poverty and development

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the role of animal resources and their role in economic development
• Relate the role of gender to livestock production and rural development 
• Discuss the concept of  livestock-environment interactions
• Describe the socio-economic implications of policies in animal production. 
• To discuss the concept of poverty and development in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa