Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7030
Title: Animal Nutrition
Long Title: Animal Nutrition
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental role of nutrition in livestock production and animal health, with a focus on principles of nutrient requirements and metabolism, causes and consequences of deficiencies and major classes of animal feedstuffs.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the nutrient requirements of ruminant and monogastric animals.
LO2 Compare the differences in nutrient metabolism between ruminant and monogastric animals.
LO3 Evaluate the composition of common animal feedstuffs.
LO4 Discuss causes and consequences of nutrient deficiencies in farm animals.
LO5 Perform analytical procedures, collate data, interpret results and write scientific reports.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Nutrient requirements
Macronutrient and micronutrient requirements of animals of different life stages, activity level, breeds and production stages.
Nutrient metabolism
Energy metabolism, protein synthesis, carbohydrate synthesis, fat synthesis.
Composition of animal feeds
Nutritional composition and use of grass and forage crops, silage, hay, straws, roots, tubers, cereal grains and by-products, concentrates, supplements, maintenance, production, reproduction and lactation rations. Legislation surrounding use of anti-helmintics, growth regulators, antibiotics in animal production. Pearson’s square for balancing rations.
Nutrient deficiencies
Causes and consequences of carbohydrate, water, fat, protein, mineral, vitamin deficiencies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
On practical experiments.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Analysis and summary of key research papers on topic relevant to module content.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Covering course material
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact On practical experiments Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert Wilkinson et al.. (2011), Animal Nutrition, 7th. United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781408204238].
  • Peter R. Cheeke. (2005), Applied Animal Nutrition: Feeds and Feeding, 3rd. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780131133310].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SAGBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agri-Biosciences 5 Mandatory
CR_SAGBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agri-Biosciences 5 Mandatory