Module Identifier RS14220  
Module Title ANIMAL SCIENCE  
Academic Year 2007/2008  
Co-ordinator Dr Neil F G Beck  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Dr Neil R McEwan  
Course delivery Lecture   2 x 1 hour lectures per week  
  Practical   4 x 3 hour practicals over two semesters  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Semester 1 class test  10%
Semester Assessment Semester 2 class test  10%
Semester Assessment Coursework based on practicals  30%
Semester Exam1.5 Hours  50%
Supplementary Assessment1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: All  100%

Learning outcomes

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

1. Understand the biochemistry and genetics involved in animal health and production

2. Describe the structure, function and biosynthesis of nutrients and organic macromolecules in animals

3. Demonstrate the importance of the gross anatomy of the systems involved in reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and development

4. Discuss the importance of the physiological processes controlling reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and
development

5. Discuss the importance of the biochemical and genetical 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, companion animals and horses. The importance of biochemistry and genetics to animal health and production and of the gross anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the systems involved in breeding, reproduction, lactation, nutrition, growth and development will be investigated, using lectures and practicals.   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
** General Text
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
Gibson,Taylor and Roach (2001) Metabolic regulation in mammals Taylor Francis 0748407545
McDonald -, Edwards, - and Greenhalgh, - Animal nutrition 0582419069
Sutton -, Swindells -, and Rockett - (2000) Chemistry for life sciences Taylor Francis 0748408339
** Recommended Background
Campbell, - and Rees - (2002) Biology 6th edition. Benjamin Cummings
Pond, - and Pond - (2000) Introduction to animal science Wiley
Raven, - and Johnson - (2002) Biology 6th edition. McGraw-Hill

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4