ANIML SC 2505RW - Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Vet Bio)
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 2505RW Course Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Vet Bio) Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites AGRIC 2501RW Incompatible ANIML SC 3015RW Restrictions Available to B Sc (Veterinary Bioscience) students only Assessment Exam, practicals, assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Forder
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Identify the different forms of energy that can be provided to animals, and the way
animals attempt to satisfy their energy requirements2 Define essentiality of a nutrient 3 List the major essential macro- and micro-nutrients and describe their roles in
metabolism4 List the symptoms associated with deficiencies and toxicities of the essential
macro- and micro-nutrients5 Describe the interactions between proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in animal
metabolism and how imbalances of these result in dysfunction6 Formulate diets for animals from first principles 7 Apply critical thinking and an evidence-based approach to animal nutrition by
analysing and reporting experimental data, and by considering case studies8 Demonstrate skills in data collection, analysis, synthesis, report writing and oral
presentationUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5,6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
7,8 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
7,8 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
7,8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
1. Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding 5th Ed (Pond, Church, Pond and Schoknecht). Wiley Press 2005.
2. Animal Nutrition 7th Ed (2011). McDonald, P., Edwards RA, Greenhalgh JFD (Longman Lond and NY).
3. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th ed. Hand, MS, Thatcher, CD, Remillard, RL and Roudebush P (1983). 636.7089639 H2361s.
There are 2 copies in the main collection and 1 on reserve. Students will require access to the University systems (MyUni, etc) and the Roseworthy Library.
Access to practical and animal holding facilities on the Roseworthy Campus and other facilities. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face to face contact (average week):
• 3 x 1hr lectures
• 1 x 3hr mixture of tutorials and practical sessions
Outside of face-to-face contact:
• Students are expected to be prepared for practical classes and tutorials so that they are able to participate fully
• Students will work in groups and be rostered to care for lambs involved in the feedlot trial (including weekends and out-of-hours periods).
• Students will be expected to revise course material continuously over the semester in preparation for the end of semester final examination.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g.,
lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Lecture topics:
· Principles of animal nutrition
· Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins
· Vitamins & minerals
· Canine nutrition
· Feline nutrition
· Clinical nutrition
· Equine nutrition
· Grazing animal nutrition (sheep, cattle, alpacas, goats)
· Dairy cattle nutrition
· Nutritional issues in aquaculture, lagomorphs and pocket pets
Tutorial topics:
· Poultry nutrition
· Wildlife nutrition
· Domestic animal nutrition
· Nutritional diseases
Practical topics:
· Lamb Feedlot trial
· Rumen chemistry
· Feeding analysis
· Nutritional diseases of animals
· Domestic animal nutrition trial
· Pasture assessment and grazing animals
· Least Cost feed formulation
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome TBL exercises Formative and Summative Weeks 3 and 5 10% No 3,4,7 Quizzes Formative & Summative Weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12
10%
No1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Feedlot Report Formative & Summative Week 8 15% No 5, 6, 7, 8 Domestic Animal Report Summative Week 11 15% No 5, 7, 8 Theory Exam Summative End of Semester 50% Yes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assessment Related Requirements
Hurdle Requirements
Assessment Item Requirement for hurdle Is additional assessment available if student
does not meet hurdle requirement?Details of additional assessment, if known Theory Exam 50% Yes Students that do not attain this minimum may
be offered an additional examAssessment Detail
Team Based Learning Activities (10%)
Students will undertake 2 x TBL activities that will cover material presented throughout the semester to assist in gauging their level of understanding thus far. These activities are undertaken both individually and as a team.
Quizzes (total of 10%)
Students will complete a total of 4 quizzes during semester (worth 2.5% each). Topic quizzes are designed to refresh knowledge of a topic and indicate the major points students are required to learn in preparation for the final exam. They are held at the start of lectures for 15 mins and contain 15 short answer questions.
Feedlot report (15%)
Students will prepare a 2000 word report on the results of the feedlot trial undertaken during the practical classes over the first 6 weeks of semester. Students work in groups to formulate and trial feeds with different nutrient qualities on groups of lambs. All data are then collated and used by students to prepare individual reports.
Domestic Animal Report (15%)
Students will measure the energy & protein intake of a domestic animal over a 3 week period. Students will then prepare a report summarising the findings in relation to issues of domestic animal feeding, and
obesity prevention in domestic pets.
Theory Exam (50%)
The final theory exam will examine all components of the course. It will consist of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions.Submission
Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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