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: 5
| 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 | 2022 – 2023 |
| 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 | 600211115
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600211115
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will:
1. have acquired a basic knowledge of the mechanisms involved in the physiology of nutrition of farm animals
2. have understood the modern literature on the interpretation of mechanisms related to physiology of nutrition
3. have understood the evolution of knowledge about the digestive system, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in farm animals
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Ingredients of the animal body and animal feed. Organic nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins). Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of farm animals. Digestion and absorption of nutrients. Intermediate metabolism of nutrients. Vitamins (biological/metabolic role and symptoms of deficiency). Minerals.
Keywords
farm animals, feedstuffs, nutrients, anatomy, physiology, digestion, absorption, metabolism, minerals
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- 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
05-07-2022
