agr2an animal nutrition
ANIMAL NUTRITION
AGR2AN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The essential dietary nutrients are chemically and functionally very diverse and in this subject, AGR2AN:animal nutrition, we will provide an introduction and overview of the fundamental scientific principles through which animal nutrition is studied and we will demonstrate these principles through examples using production animals and companion animals and birds. The links between nutrition and biochemical and physiological functions will also be drawn in order to illustrate the interrelating aspects of nutrition with other life sciences.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTheresa Frankel
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites One of CHE1BAS, CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN. And any first year biology (BIO1) subject.
Co-requisites AGR2BAA or BCH2MBC or other subjects at the coordinator's discretion
Incompatible subjects AGR3ANN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Animal Nutrition | Recommended | McDonald, P, Edwards, RA, Greenhalgh, JFD, and Morgan, CA | 7TH EDN, PRENTICE-HALL, 2011 |
| Readings | Animal Nutrition Science | Recommended | McL Dryden, G 2008 | CAB INTERNATIONAL |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTheresa Frankel
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four on-line case study activities - assignments and quizzes | 20 | |
| One 1-hour practical examination | 10 | |
| One 2 hour theory examination | 50 | |
| Practical assignments (group and individual) equivalent to total of approx 2000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Must participate in 80% of practical classes. | 20 |