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ANSC20020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Animal Nutrition I (ANSC20020)

Subject:
Animal Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Stafford Vigors
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed for students in Animal Science/Animal Science Equine/Animal & Crop Production/Dairy Business/Agri-Environmental Sciences. The module is designed to give students an understanding of nutrition for both ruminant and monogastric farm animals. Topics dealt with include the following: structure and functioning of the digestive system, the processes of digestion and absorption plus digestive disorders; metabolism of nutrients, especially in relation to energy, protein, minerals and vitamins plus an introduction to metabolic disorders; nutrient requirements and systems of energy and protein evaluation of feeds; dry matter intake; feed additives; feed processing; major classes of feedstuffs.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Autonomous Student Learning

67
Total

103

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The delivery of this module will take place primarily though lectures with supplementary content delivered through Brightspace

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Introductory Chemistry and Biochemistry Modules


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Examination: Essay Style Questions End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Exam (In-person): Continuous Assessment: MCQ Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Continuous Assessment: MCQ Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be offered in class following the completion of the MCQ's

Name Role
Professor John O'Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
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