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On completion of this module students should be able to: Summarise the key facts and principles about digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients, nutrient requirements of farm animals, and major classes of feedstuffs; Outline and explain, at an appropriate level, the main principles, concepts and ideas relevant to digestive and metabolic disorders and the feeding of farm animals; Access, interrogate and interpret databases on both feedstuffs and nutrient requirements of farm animals; Apply nutritional knowledge to concrete situations and solve simple animal feeding problems.
Indicative Module Content:Nutrient requirements of farm animals
Major classes of feed-stuffs
Principles of nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 67 |
Total | 103 |
Introductory Chemistry and Biochemistry Modules
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): Continuous Assessment: MCQ | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
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Exam (In-person): Examination: Essay Style Questions | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be offered in class following the completion of the MCQ's
Name | Role |
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Professor John O'Doherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |