REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

TIAONG CAMPUS
VISION: A service oriented state university known for its excellence in sciences and technology, culture, and the arts, and strong advocacy for the protection of the ecosystem in the Region and the management of Mt. Banahaw MISSION: To be an active instrument of peace, economic upliftment, and overall community development by producing globally prepared, morally upright, ecologically conscious and productive citizens. CORE VALUES: GO GOD-loving S Service oriented L Leadership by Example S Sustained passion for Excellence U Undiminished Commitment to Peace and Environment Advocacy

COURSE CODE : COURSE TITLE : CREDIT UNITS : PREREQUISITES : SEMESTER : INSTRUCTOR :

AG EN 4 FARM STRUCTURES 3 UNITS (2 HRS LECTURE, 3 HRS LABORATORY) AG EN 1 & 2 1ST Semester, A.Y. 2011 2012 Engr. Marcelito E. Morong, Jr.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course deals on the design of basic farm structures according to the standards of poultry, swine and livestock. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, students are expected to: 1. Identify farm structures 2. To know the different construction materials and their properties 3. To get acquainted on the basic factors influencing the design of farm structures 4. To make a plan or design a simple farm structures suited in a farm set-up COURSE OUTLINE: Chapter 1 A. B. Chapter 2 - INTRODUCTION Classification of farm structures Factors influencing the type and kind of farm structure - SELECTION OF MATERIALS

A. B. Chapter 3 A. B. C. Chapter 4 A. B. Chapter 5 A. B. Chapter 6 A. B. C. Chapter 7 A. B. C. Chapter 8 A. B. C.

Factors to consider in choosng construction materials Properties of materials - CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Wood Concrete Metals - HEAT AND FARM STRUCTURES Concept of heat Modes of heat transfer - HEAT AND FARM ANIMALS Source of heat in farm structure Ventilation - POULTRY HOUSING Overview Housing for Layers Housing for Broilers - SWINE HOUSING Overview Housing for Breeders Housing for Weaners and Fatteners - OTHER STRUCTURES Beef cattle and Dairy Housing Goat / Sheep Housing Miscelleneous Structures

SUGGESTED LABORATORY EXERCISES: 1. Simple farm structures a. Identifying farm structures b. Identifying the parts of farm structures 2. Basic design consideration 3. Concrete masonry estimate 4. Wood and roofing materials 5. Livestock and poultry housing a. Poultry housing (layer and broiler) b. Swine housing (breeder, weaner, and fattener) c. Ruminants animal housing (small and large) 6. Evaluation of existing farm structure COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The students must earn 60% to pass the course, performing well on quizzes, recitations and long examinations, partcipating in field exposure through interview, survey and field trips. Students acquiring grade lower that 60% but higher than 55% (conditional failure) will be given a removal final examination to pass the course.

GRADING SYSTEM: MAJOR EXAMINATIONS QUIZZES LABORATORY EXERCISE PROJECT ATTENDANCE TOTAL REFERENCE(S):

30% 15% 30% 20% 5% 100%

BARRES, H.J. and Sammet, L.L. Farm Structures. John Wiley and Sons Inc. FAJARDO, Max, Jr. B. 2000. Simplified Construction Estimate. Phil. Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES) Prepared By:

Engr. Marcelito E. Morong,Jr. Instructor MAT 1 1st Sem, A.Y. 2011 2012 Approved By: Dr. Wenceslao Durante Campus Director