Module Provider: |
School of Animal and Microbial Sciences |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
AG
Stephens |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
BI1C10
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
To provide the students with:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the chemical composition of foods, nutrients and their analysis.
2. A factual knowledge of the anatomy of the alimentary tract of animals and the associated digestive physiology. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
1. List the nutrient components in foods, outline their chemical composition and describe methods for their analysis.
2. Describe the anatomy of the alimentary tract of man, pig, chicken and ruminant animals.
3. Describe the digestive processes occurring in the gut and give details of the digestive physiology associated with secretion and absorption. |
Additional outcomes:
Students will be able to relate the essential nutrients and their digestion and absorption to the overall function of the whole animal. They will have developed some knowledge and skills of the relevant analytical techniques. |
Outline content:
The lecture content covers:
the chemical composition of foods, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins and their analysis
the differing nutrients contained in a variety of foods and their importance is providing essential factors for animals
the anatomy of the alimentary tract of mammalian, avian and ruminant animals
the digestive processes occurring in the alimentary tracts of animals
detailed digestive physiology of the associated secretory glands, digestive enzymes and the absorptive process
gut microflora and their role in digestion
some comparative digestive physiology, especially in relation to animals of agricultural importance |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
There will be two 50 minute lectures, separated by a short break, each week.
These will be followed by two hours of other activities which will include laboratory exercises, discussion sessions and problem solving exercises. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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18 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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2 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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12 |
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| Total hours |
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32 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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1 practical report |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Practical report, 20%
Relative percentage of coursework : 20%
Examinations
A one-and-a-half hour examination requiring the answer of 50 multiple-choice questions -
This contributes 80% of the overall assessment for this module.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September only |
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