BI1S13 - Animal Nutrition 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Animal Nutrition | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Maria Oakley | ||
| Module Team: | Michelle Cooper, Jess Ingleson, Martin Powell, Michelle Cooper, Sioned Owen, Sasha Tyler, Bethan Johnson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100936 - animal health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module introduces the basics of nutrition, the learners will have the opportunity to compare the gastrointestinal tracts of named animals. The module covers the basic biochemistry of the six constituents of foods and facilitates the learners in applying fundamental nutrition to practical scenarios.
Content Summary
To introduce the fundamentals of animal nutrition across a range of animals.
Provide learners with an opportunity to explore the various functions and nutritional value of key food groups and their importance to the given species.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | The fundamentals of animal nutrition across a range of animals. |
| LO2 | Functions and nutritional value of key food groups and their importance to the given species. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 60 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Written assignment Digestive tract anatomy and physiology & Rationing | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |