AGR2AN

ANIMAL NUTRITION

AGR2AN

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The essential dietary nutrients are chemically and functionally very diverse and in this subject we will provide an introduction and overview of the fundamental scientific principles through which animal nutrition is studied. We will demonstrate these principles through examples using production animals, companion animals and captive wild animals. 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.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarkandeya Jois

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 subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAnimal NutritionRecommendedMcDonald, P, Edwards, RA, Greenhalgh, JFD, and Morgan, CA7TH EDN, PRENTICE-HALL, 2011
ReadingsAnimal Nutrition ScienceRecommendedMcL Dryden, G 2008CAB INTERNATIONAL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Formulate diets for a range of animals in captivity including animals of agricultural importance, pets and captive wild animals.

Activities:
Students go through on-line resources (readings, videos) and activities and complete quizzes before attending the workshop sessions. Concepts will be reinforced in workshops through case studies, group discussions and exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

02. Evaluate the diets of these animals and prepare advice to farmers and other clients on how to correct for any deficiencies or excess of nutrients supplied from the diets; explain the scientific basis of such advice.

Activities:
Students go through on-line resources (readings, videos) and activities and complete quizzes before attending the workshop sessions. Concepts will be reinforced in workshops through case studies, group discussions and exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

03. Access and evaluate evidence from a range of sources including original research articles.

Activities:
On Students go through on-line resources (readings, videos) and activities and complete quizzes before attending the workshop sessions. Concepts will be reinforced in workshops through mini-case studies, group discussions and exercises. Students will measure and analyse energy expenditure in a companion or production animal and discuss their findings in a report.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

04. Analyse experimental data and communicate the results to a variety of audience including professional bodies and the public.

Activities:
Students go through on-line resources (readings, videos) and activities and complete quizzes before attending the workshop sessions. Concepts will be reinforced in workshops through mini-case studies, group discussions and exercises. Students will measure and analyse energy expenditure in a companion or production animal and discuss their findings in a report.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarkandeya Jois

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.5 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On-line activities equivalent to 3.5 hours per week"

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Compulsory Workshop"

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Compulsory Workshop Should be after the workshops"

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"compulsory workshop should follow the 2 hr workshop"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
On-line and in-class assignments (1960 total word equiv)Ten On line concept checks 15%, 12 In-class assignments during the workshops 15% Word equivalence of concept checks = 100 words each (Total 1000 words) Word equivalence of In Class assessments = 80 words each (960 words)3001, 02, 03, 04
Practical assignment on feed analysis and evaluation (500 word equiv)One written report1001, 02, 03, 04
In-class quizzes (900 total word equiv)Three in class quizzes (quiz 1 10%, quiz 2 15% and quiz 3 15%) 4001, 02, 03, 04
One major assignment on nutrient flow in animals (1000 word equiv)Initial rough draft (5%), Poster presentation (15%) and Oral presentation (5%) 2001, 02, 03, 04