Fundanentals of Animal Nutrition Practise
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| Title | ΒΑΣΙΚΕΣ ΑΡΧΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΡΟΦΗΣ (ΠΡΑΚΤΙΚΑ) / Fundanentals of Animal Nutrition Practise |
| Code | 2.4.00 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Veterinary |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Other Characteristics | Part of composite course |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600000728 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Ktīniatrikīs (2020-2021)
Registered students: 148
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 32 |
| Class ID | 600214691
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600214691
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand the basic principles of animal nutrition and will be able to perform chemical feed analysis.
They will be able to calculate the dry matter composition, total nitrogen content, total fat content, total cellulose content and energy content of a feed sample.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
3 hours Sampling of raw materials – Chemical analysis of feedstuffs according to Weende system
3 hours Chemical analysis and determination of moisture and dry matter
3 hours Chemical analysis and determination of inorganic substances
3 hours Chemical analysis and determination of lipids
3 hours Chemical analysis and determination of proteins
3 hours Chemical analysis and determination of crude fiber
3 hours Measurement of energy content of feedstuffs and determination of basal metabolism of animals
3 hours Measurement of digestibility (in vivo & in vitro methods)
3 hours Determination of lipid oxidation of feedstuffs
3 hours Determination of fatty acids of feedstuffs
Keywords
Nutrition, Digestibility, Feed additives, Chemical composition, Nutrients
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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Last Update
24-11-2020
