| Module code | WLK 800 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Discussions and literature studies on advanced subjects concerning wool and fibre. Factors influencing wool and mohair production. The influence of environment, nutrition and breeding on the chemical and physical composition of wool and mohair. Factors influencing classing, processing and marketing of wool. Discussions and seminars on techniques in quantifying physical and chemical characteristics of wool and mohair, relevant literature and research techniques. Evaluation of variation in skin and fibre. |
| Module credits | 15.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week |
| Language of tuition | English |
| Academic organisation | Animal and Wildlife Sciences |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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