Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The physiology and nutritional requirements of ruminants including sheep, beef and diary. The physiology and nutritional requirements of swine, poultry, selected fowl, exotic birds and animals used for human consumption. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the physiology of domestic animals used for human consumption. Demonstrated an understanding of the role of nutrition in modifying domestic animal body consumption. Demonstrated an understanding of the importance of nutrition in optimising domestic animal production. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | McDonald P., Edwards R.A. and Greenhalgh J.F.D., (1973), Animal Nutrition, (2nd ed.), London, Longman. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examinations 60%, Written Reports 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 19905 Food Science and Biotechnology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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