Practical Animal Nutrition

University of Reading

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Practical Animal Nutrition

  • Host University

    University of Reading

  • Location

    Reading, England

  • Area of Study

    Agriculture, Animal Science

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    5
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4

  • Overview

    Module Provider: Agriculture
    Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
    Level:6
    Terms in which taught: Spring term module
    Pre-requisites: AP2A24 Applied Animal Nutrition
    Non-modular pre-requisites:
    Co-requisites:
    Modules excluded:
    Module version for: 2014/5
    Module Convenor: Prof Ian Givens
    Email: d.i.givens@reading.ac.uk
    Summary module description:
    Aims:
    This module aims to provide the student who already has knowledge of nutrition theory, with the opportunity to expand this into practice. This will be achieved through the undertaking of a practical nutrition exercise involving animals or birds. The exercise will provide a sound understanding of the need for accurate diet formulation and preparation and the impact of nutrient supply on factors such as efficiency of growth and composition of the animal food product.
    Assessable learning outcomes:
    By the end of the module it is expected that the student will have a good understanding of the following: ? The importance of having sound, up to date information on the nutritional make up of feeds. ? The importance of correct diet formulation ? The contribution that individual feeds make to diets ? The impact that inadequate nutrition has on efficiency of food production ? The impact of diet on the composition of animal derived food product ? Approaches to writing up research studies and presenting key findings orally.
    Additional outcomes:
    It is expected that students will gain experience of managing animals/birds during the course of a nutritional study. They will also become aware of the importance of animal welfare and the legal requirements associated with many studies.
    Outline content:
    Although most of module will be devoted to practical work, lectures will cover: ? Introduction to practical studies with animals ? Design and statistical analysis of experiments ? Legal requirements associated with many animal studies ? Diet formulation A practical nutrition study will be undertaken under supervision. The nature of this study will be dependant on available facilities and the individual student?s interest.
    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    There will be a two hour session each week giving a total of 20 hours. Four hours will be devoted to lectures, with the balance available for practical work, tutorial time and presentation of results by students.
    Contact hours:
    Spring
    Lectures 4
    Tutorials 4
    Practicals classes and workshops 12
    Guided independent study 80
    Total hours by term 100.00
    Total hours for module 100.00
    Summative Assessment Methods:
    Method Percentage
    Report 50
    Oral assessment and presentation 30
    Set exercise 20
    Other information on summative assessment:
    The practical exercise will be marked in three ways. Up to 50% of the marks will be awarded for the written report and up to 30% for the oral presentation. The remaining 20% will be awarded at the discretion of the student?s supervisor for the exercise.
    Formative assessment methods:
    Penalties for late submission:
    The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
    where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
    where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
    You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
    Length of examination:
    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40% overall.
    Reassessment arrangements:
    Re-examination in August/September only.
    Last updated: 8 October 2014

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