Animal Nutrition

Code School Level Credits Semesters
BIOS3029 Biosciences 3 20 Full Year UK
Code
BIOS3029
School
Biosciences
Level
3
Credits
20
Semesters
Full Year UK

Summary

This module will further develop students' understanding of the specialised knowledge encompassing the subject of Animal Nutrition. The module objectives are to explain and illustrate Animal Nutrition at an advanced level by developing specific topics including Micronutrient and trace minerals, Organic micronutrients (vitamins B, choline, essential fatty acids), Regulation of growth and product quality, Specialist aspects of ruminant nutrition, diet formulation and selected examples of metabolic disorders.

Target Students

Students studying BSc/MSci Animal Science, BSc Agriculture, BSc Agriculture and Livestock Science.

Classes

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

This module will provide students with specialised knowledge encompassing the subject of Animal Nutrition and explain and illustrate Animal Nutrition at an advanced level by developing specific topics including:1) Micronutrient and trace minerals2) Organic Micronutrients (vitamins B, choline, essential fatty acids)3) Regulation of growth and product quality4) Specialist aspects of ruminant nutrition and diet formulation.5) Selected examples of metabolic disorders.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
 

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.