Animal Nutrition MSc/PgDip/PgCert/CPD: Online distance learning
Current topics in animal nutrition VETSCI5031
- Academic Session: 2024-25
- School: School of Biodiversity One Health Vet Med
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
Short Description
This course will facilitate students to gain an in insight into novel developments related to nutrition of production and companion animals.
Timetable
5 week course. Approximately 1h lectures weekly, plus tutorial sessions and workbased learning.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Abstract & poster presentation (100%).
Course Aims
The course will enable students to discover the latest and novel scientific developments related to animal nutrition.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Critically evaluate the latest trends and scientific developments in production and companion animal nutrition;
■ Critically discuss the philosophical and ethical issues associated with advances in animal nutrition;
■ Communicate scientific developments to a range of audiences.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.