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

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

Included in program

• Husdjursvetenskap - masterprogram

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).