Module Identifier RS14220  
Module Title ANIMAL SCIENCE  
Academic Year 2003/2004  
Co-ordinator Dr Neil F G Beck  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Dr Meriel J S Moore-Colyer  
Course delivery Lecture   40 Hours 40 x 1 hour lectures  
  Practical   12 Hours 4 x 3 hours  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4  70%
Semester Assessment Courswork based on practicals Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4  30%
Supplementary Exam2 Hours Outcomes assessed: All  100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Describe the structure, function and biosysthesis of nutrients and organic macromolecules in animals
2. Demonstrate the importance of the gross anatomy of the systems involved in reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and
development
3. Discuss the importance of the physiological processes controlling reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and
   development
4. Discuss the importance of the biochemical processes controlling reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and
   development

Aims

This module will describe the structure, function and biosynthesis of nutrients and organic macromolecules and their assimilation in farm animals and horses. The importance of the gross anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the systems involved in reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and development, will be investigated, using lectures and practicals.   The practicals will be used to develop a fuller understanding of the gross anatomy of the reproductive and digestive systems.   Furthermore, laboratory analyses will be used to identify the biochemical constituents of feed.

Transferable skills

.2 IT and information handling
Will be developed and assessed in writing up practicals

.3 Use and analysis of numerical information
Will be developed and assessed in practicals

.4 Writing in an academic context-   
Will be developed and assessed in exams and course work

.7 Self-management   
Will be developed in practicals

.8 Group activity
Will be developed in practicals

Reading Lists

Books
Eckert R, Randall D & Augustine G (1997) Animal Physiology 5th. W H Freeman & Co
Frandsen R D (1992) Anatomy and physiology of farm animals 5th. Lea and Febiger
McDonald -, Edwards, - and Greenhalgh, - Animal nutrition
Gibson,Taylor and Roach (2001) Metabolic regulation in mammals Taylor Francis
Sutton -, Swindells -, and Rockett - (2000) Chemistry for life sciences Taylor Francis

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4