Nutrition and Feed Science (ANSC90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Formerly BIOL90021
The subject examines the applications of new technologies in processing and analysis of feeds for a range of animal species. The subject will introduce empirical, mechanistic and telemetric models to evaluate animal performance under different dietary regimes. Furthermore, the implications of feed composition and evaluation on mechanistic modelling of nutrient uptake and utilisation by the animal will be assessed. The modelling procedures will also be used to evaluate wastage of C and N in animal production systems with special emphasis on the losses of C as methane and N as ammonia and nitrous oxides.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to:
- Develop an awareness of empirical, mechanistic and telemetric methods of modelling animal systems
- Be able to formulate diets for a variety of livestock using a feed formulation package
- Characterize the impacts of different feed composition on animal performance
- Evaluate G x E interactions of livestock and feeds
- Develop an awareness of greenhouse gas emission sources and potential feed-based mitigation strategies
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Academic excellence
- A greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines of animal nutrition
- The study will develop critical thinking and analysis; and problem solving
- Flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced though improved ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel for modelling exercises; training provided in formulation packages
• Access to LMS required for simulation models and prescribed reading
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written assignment due approximately 2 weeks after the conclusion of the teaching period
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 45% |
A written assignment due approximately 1 month after the conclusion of the teaching period
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 45% |
Written reflections / online discussions (submitted on LMS after each lecture topic) approx. 100 words each. Due daily
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Kristy Digiacomo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 45 hours of lectures/practicals/tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 July 2020 to 24 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 15 July 2020 Census date 24 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 August 2020 Assessment period ends 4 September 2020 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Specialisation (formal) Animal Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024