PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMAL NUTRITION I
| Title | ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΘΡΕΨΕΩΣ ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ Ι / PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMAL NUTRITION I |
| Code | Ν406Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001927 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600120693
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600120693
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. posess a basic knowledge of the mechanisms involved in farm animal physiology of nutrition.
2. evaluate the current literature concerning the understanding of the farm animal physiology of nutrition.
3. recognize the goals based on the digestive system, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in farm animals.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Constituents of animal body and feedstuffs. Organic nutrients (carbohydrates, fat, proteins). Anatomy and physiology of digestive system of farm animals. Digestion and absorption of nutrients. Metabolism of nutrients. Vitamins (the biological and metabolic role, defficiency symptoms). Minerals.
Keywords
arm animals, feedstuffs, nutrients, anatomy, physiology, digestion, absorption, metabolism, minerals.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
Use of Powerpoint.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 37 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Λιαμάδης, Δ. 2000. Φυσιολογία Θρέψεως Ζωικού Οργανισμού. Τόμος 1. Εκδόσεις University Studio Press Ο.Ε. Θεσσαλονίκη.
Last Update
27-01-2019
