James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

TV5210 - Animal Nutrition

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Available to graduates with a degree in Veterinary Science or Agricultural Science (or equivalent).

The subject will cover in detail current views on the digestive processes relating to proteins and carbohydrates and the pattern of utilisation of absorbed amino acids, sugars and fatty acids in animals. The utilisation of forages by herbivores and selected methodologies in nutritional research will also be covered.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:TV5020

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Esala Teleni.
Assessment:presentations (50%); assignments (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.