agr2an animal nutrition
ANIMAL NUTRITION
AGR2AN
2020
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMark Jois
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites(CHE1BAS OR CHE1CHF OR CHE1GEN) AND (BIO1MGC OR BIO1GEN OR BIO1EEB OR BIO1AD OR BIO1APM OR BIO1PS OR BIO1OF)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Animal Nutrition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcDonald, P, Edwards, RA, Greenhalgh, JFD, and Morgan, CA
Year2011
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherPRENTICE-HALL
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Animal Nutrition Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcL Dryden, G
Year2008
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PublisherCAB INTERNATIONAL
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Jois
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 15 - 18
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
50 students from each workshop spend time analysing data in the computer laboratory (each of the four weeks)
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lectorial
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
On-line activities equivalent to 3.5 hours per week
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Compulsory Workshop
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten on-line concept check quizzes due before the lecture and workshop. Concept checks are formative assessment. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Eight exercise sheets completed during the workshops (90-words, total 720). Worksheets are formative assessment | Other | Individual | No | 17 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written consultant report for a fictional client (900-words). Focused on feed analysis and evaluation | Report | Individual | No | 18 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of semester written examination - 2 hours (2,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One team poster presentation (500-words equivalent, per student). On comparative digestive physiology and nutrient flow in animals | Other | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |