Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Practical | 4 x 3 hour practicals over two semesters |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Semester 1 class test | 10% |
| Semester Assessment | Semester 2 class test | 10% |
| Semester Assessment | Coursework based on practicals | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1.5 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
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Laboratory analyses of the biochemical constituents of feed will require students to develop numerical 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. |
Reading List
General TextEckert R, Randall D & Augustine G (1997) Animal Physiology 5th W H Freeman & Co Primo search Frandsen R D (1992) Anatomy and physiology of farm animals 5th Lea and Febiger Primo search Gibson,Taylor and Roach (2001) Metabolic regulation in mammals Taylor Francis Primo search McDonald -, Edwards, - and Greenhalgh, - Animal nutrition Primo search Sutton -, Swindells -, and Rockett - (2000) Chemistry for life sciences Taylor Francis Primo search Recommended Background
Campbell, - and Rees - (2002) Biology 6th edition Benjamin Cummings Primo search Pond, - and Pond - (2000) Introduction to animal science Wiley Primo search Raven, - and Johnson - (2002) Biology 6th edition McGraw-Hill Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4