Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM4805
Module Title
Livestock Nutrition 4 (Gastrointestinal microbiology)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written report Pass Mark 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report Pass Mark 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of gastrointestinal microbiology of livestock and the key functions of the gut microbiota
Identify methods to manipulate GI function to affect product quality and evaluate methods to reduce GHG emissions from ruminant livestock
Brief description
This module provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of gastrointestinal microbiology in ration formulation
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The gastrointestinal microbiology of livestock
- The key functions of the gut microbiota in relation to livestock nutrition
- Methods both to manipulate gastrointestinal (GI) function to affect product quality, and to reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions
- The gastrointestinal microbiology of livestock
- The key functions of the gut microbiota in relation to livestock nutrition
- Methods both to manipulate gastrointestinal (GI) function to affect product quality, and to reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | The assessment will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students will be expected to synthesise complex information |
| Digital capability | Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their assessment |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7