Module Identifier RS14220  
Module Title ANIMAL SCIENCE  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Dr Neil F G Beck  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Course delivery Lecture   40 x 1 hour lectures  
  Practical   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 Assessment Outcomes assessed: All Candidates are required to resit the element(s) that led to failure; either examination or assignment, or both100%

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.

Module Skills

Improving own Learning and Performance Both assignment and examination will develop students' ability to write in an academic context, and the submission of coursework on time will require students to manage their time effectively in order to meet goals.  
Team work Students are required to work together in groups during practical laboratory sessions.  
Application of Number Laboratory analyses of the biochemical constituents of feed will require students to develop numerical skills.  

Reading Lists

Books
Sutton -, Swindells -, and Rockett - (2000) Chemistry for life sciences Taylor Francis 0748408339
Eckert R, Randall D & Augustine G (1997) Animal Physiology 5th. W H Freeman & Co 0716724146
Frandsen R D (1992) Anatomy and physiology of farm animals 5th. Lea and Febiger 0781733588
McDonald -, Edwards, - and Greenhalgh, - Animal nutrition 0582419069
Gibson,Taylor and Roach (2001) Metabolic regulation in mammals Taylor Francis 0748407545

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4