Companion Animal Science
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS3027 | Biosciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS3027
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Scientific principles governing nutrition, health and welfare of major companion species: cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, pocket animals and also some zoo animal species / exotics.
Target Students
Students in the School of Biosciences studying BScAgriculture or BSc/MSciAnimal Science programmes.
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Formal lectures, groups presentations, directed private study, coursework.Method and frequency of class: One session per week; methods as described under ‘module activities’ above.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Study of scientific basis of physiology, nutrition, health, welfare and management of the major companion animal species. The interactions between nutrition, health and longevity within the broad area of 'clinical nutrition'. Appreciation of the problems arising from maintaining animals in captivity, including some zoo/exotic species.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Explain the fundamental, cross-disciplinary principles and practices that underpin companion and zoo animal nutrition.
• Evaluate and critique current research and advanced scholarship in the fields of companion and zoo animal nutrition.
• Describe the social interactions between humans and companion animals.
• Assess the importance of companion animal health and welfare.