Advanced Animal Nutrition
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Course description
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.
Entry Requirements
60 credits animal science or
60 credits biology or
60 credits equine science or
60 credits veterinary nursing or
60 credits veterinary medicine and
15 credits animal science at second cycle level or 15 credits biology at second cycle level and
5 credits animal nutrition at second cycle level or 5 credits feed science at second cycle level and
English 6
Course facts
HV0224, Advanced Animal Nutrition, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-11-14
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)
Level
Second cycle (A1F)
Main field of study
Animal Science, Biology
Biology Area
Zoology (animal biology)
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
60 credits animal science or
60 credits biology or
60 credits equine science or
60 credits veterinary nursing or
60 credits veterinary medicine and
15 credits animal science at second cycle level or 15 credits biology at second cycle level and
5 credits animal nutrition at second cycle level or 5 credits feed science at second cycle level and
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.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- analyse the impact of different nutritional and feeding strategies on metabolism in different animal categories,
- 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
Subject-related content
The course will give a specialization in animal nutrition with a strong connection to current methods and research questions within the subject area.
Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used lectures, study visits, laboratory sessions, project work, seminars, exercises, and written assignments.
The course focuses on the following generic competencies
Critical thinking, scientific methods, oral communication and written communication.
The following components are compulsory
Seminars, laboratory sessions, written assignments and project work.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Approved oral and written presentation of project work, approved written exercises and approved participation in compulsory components.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
HV0202
Other Information
o assimilate the course content, students should have very good knowledge in animal nutrition and scientific methods (within animal science).