BI1S92 - Small Animal Nutrition 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S92 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Small Animal Nutrition | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Beth Widdison, Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | Michele Gorman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | 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: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to encourage the students to:
- Introduce the anatomical & physiological variation in the digestive systems in a range of animals.·
- Promote an awareness of the dietary needs of a variety of species·
- Investigate and discuss factors important in developing a feeding regime.
Content Summary
Digestive Systems: Structure and function of the digestive system (ruminant, monogastric, and hind-gut fermenter). Digestive enzymes.
Dietary Needs: Structure, function and sources of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, minerals, vitamins, water, fibre. Nutritional disorders, Food analysis.
Feeding Regimes: Factors affecting nutrient requirements. Selection of suitable feedstuffs. Ration formulation. Practical considerations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate structure and function of the digestive system in a variety of species. |
| LO2 | Discuss the factors affecting nutrient requirements and feeding for animals in a variety of circumstances. |
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 to include a variety of short and long answer questions | 75 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | Case study to consider the digestive systems, dietary needs and feeding requirements | 0 | 2800 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |