Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 0701505101 | LIVESTOCK NUTRITION | Compulsory | 3 | 5 | 5 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To give main knowledge of digestive system and its functions of livestocks, digestion and absorption of nutrients in monogastric and ruminant animals, and principles of nutrition of various species of farm animals. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Calculate nutrient requirements of farm animals at different physiological periods | 2 | Specialize on subjects related to animal nutrition to work in this field. | 3 | Have basic knowledge on nutrition of farm animals. | 4 | Develop skills to create solutions to problems of animal nutrition at a local scale. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Definition of nutrition and its mechanisms
Chemical composition of feedstuffs and animals
Digestive tract and its physiological functions
Water and its importance in animal nutrition
Partition of food energy within the animal
Biochemical interpretation of energy utilization
Importance of digestion for evaluation of feedstuffs
Enzymes in animal nutrition
Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in monogastric and ruminant animals
Digestion and absorption of proteins in monogastric and ruminant animals
Digestion and absorption of lipids in monogastric and ruminant animals
Hormones in animal nutrition
Deficiency and functions of vitamins on farm animals.
Deficiency and functions of minerals and on farmanimals.
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Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Definition of nutrition and its mechanisms
| | | 2 | Chemical composition of feedstuffs and animals
| | | 3 | Digestive tract and its physiological functions
| | | 4 | Water and its importance in animal nutrition
| | | 5 | Partition of food energy within the animal
| | | 6 | Biochemical interpretation of energy utilization
| | | 7 | Importance of digestion for evaluation of feedstuffs
| | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | 9 | Enzymes in animal nutrition
| | | 10 | Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in monogastric and ruminant animals
| | | 11 | Digestion and absorption of proteins in monogastric and ruminant animals
| | | 12 | Digestion and absorption of lipids in monogastric and ruminant animals
| | | 13 | Hormones in animal nutrition
| | | 14 | Deficiency and functions of vitamins on farm animals.
| | | 15 | Deficiency and functions of minerals and on farm animals. | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Ayhan Aksoy, Muhlis Macit, Mevlüt Karaoğlu,2000. Hayvan Besleme, Atatürk Üniv.Ziraat fak.Yayınları |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Self Study | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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