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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
Fully understand the anatomical digestive characteristics of the main farm production species
Understand how differences in digestive capacity impact the diets fed
Evaluate key feed ingredients for ruminants and non-ruminants for nutritional quality and understand there use in diets
Formulate diets for ruminants and non-ruminants through various life stages
Evaluate the key interaction between host genetics, animal health and nutrient use and how this impacts diet formulation
Critically evaluate the use of alternative/novel feeding strategies to improve the productivity and environmental sustainability of modern intensive animal production systems for both ruminants and non-ruminants
Collaborate and communicate with peers and other stakeholders to engage and critically evaluate the latest developments in research and technology across the animal nutrition field
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 40 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Will include participation in in class activities, assignments and presentations | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
Students will receive individual feedback from the online practical tutorials and assessments
Name | Role |
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Dr Kieran Meade | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |