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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
Understand background to how diets for ruminants and non-ruminants through various life stages are formulated
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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Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous Assessment: Will include participation in in class activities, assignments and presentations | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
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Exam (Online): Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ | 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 |