Additional course evaluations for HV0202

Academic year 2022/2023

Advanced Animal Nutrition (HV0202-10263)

2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31

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Syllabus

HV0202 Advanced Animal Nutrition, 15.0 Credits

Avancerad djurnutrition

Subjects

Biology Animal Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Advanced animal nutrition- part I	10.0	0102
Advanced animal nutrition- part II	5.0	0103

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

- 180 credits at first cycle level



- 30 credits biology at second cycle level

or 30 credits animal science at second cycle level

or 30 credits veterinary nursing at second cycle level

or 30 credits veterinary medicine at second cycle level



- 5 credits animal nutrition or feed science at second cycle level



- English 6

Objectives

The course intend to give in depth knowledge about metabolism and utilisation of nutrients in different animal species and animal categories. The course will also give insight about the theories and research methodology that are used within the subject.



On completion of the course, the student should be able to:



- analyse the impact of different nutritional and feeding strategies on metabolism in different animal categories,

- analyse the impact of different nutritional and feeding strategies on central endocrine systems affecting the regulation of metabolism,

- evaluate different factors affecting energy metabolism and energy requirements in animals,

- explain the function of nutritional important vitamins and minerals in the metabolism and reflect on the environmental impact of minerals in animal production,

- be able to describe the basic mechanism for nutrigenomics and epigenetics on metabolism,

- review and critically evaluate scientific texts within the animal nutrition field,

- review scientific data and get a basic understanding on different factors that could affect variation within data sets.

Content

The course will give a specialization in animal nutrition with a strong connection to current methods and research questions within the subject. The course includes learning activities consisting of lectures, group work, seminars and practical exercises. The student will carry out in-depth work in groups or individually which is presented in writing and orally.



Compulsory activities occur, e.g. seminars, oral and written presentation, exercises and examination. General scientific skills with special focus on critical thinking will also be trained within the course.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed examination, passed participation in compulsory course components. If a student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

If a student has been granted targeted study support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative form of assessment.

If this course is discontinued, SLU will decide on transitional provisions for the examination of students admitted under this syllabus who have not yet been awarded a Pass grade.

For the assessment an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after  the deadline for submission.  For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course instance which the student has been admitted to and registered on.

If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course requires very good knowledge in animal nutrition and scientific methods (within animal science).

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management

There are no Grading criteria posted for this course

Course books

Cheeke, P. R. & Dierenfeld, E. S., 2010. Comparative animal nutrition and metabolism.** **CABI Publishing, CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK (H ISBN 9781845936310)

Nutritional Physiology of Farm Animals, 1983. Edited by John Rook, P. C. Thomas. Longman, London, NY. 704 pp. ISBN-139780582455870

Suttle, N. F. 2010. Mineral nutrition of livestock. CAB eBooks. Available at:https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/ebook/20103291114

McDowell, LR. 2000. Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. 2nd edition. Available at:** https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/slub-ebooks/detail.action?docID=362149**

Recommended books

Champe, P. C., Harvey, R. A. & Ferrier, D. R., 2008. Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. 4th edition/ Or other similar biochemistry literature.

Sjaastad, Ø. V., Hove, K. & Sand, O. 2003/2010. Physiology of domestic animals. / Or other similar animal physiology book.

Scientific papers

Selected scientific papers will be available on course start and used throughout the course.