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

• be able to efficiently gather relevant published research on selected nutritional topics, critically evaluate these and to communicate summation of the topics in writing and in seminars in a clear and concise manner;
• understand better currently important issues in animal nutrition and in methodologies used in nutritional research.

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.