SLEK10287U Food Animal Biotechnology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Animal-Derived Foods - compulsory
Content
The course focuses on agricultural aspects of animal biology and biotechnology as applied to the production of animal-derived foods. Lectures provide advanced coverage of integrated physiology processes with focus on digestion and metabolism, the immune system and on the endocrinological control of growth and muscle development, reproduction and lactation. The course will relate these biological processes and their manipulation through biotechnological means to new priorities in production animal agriculture, and the need to produce safe and nutritious meat and milk of high quality whilst improving animal wellbeing and reducing environmental impact.
Learning Outcome
The course provides detailed coverage of the physiology of biological processes relevant to the use of animals in biotechnology and agricultural food production.

After completing the course the students will be able to:

Knowledge
- understand the physiology of key organ systems
- understand the integrated function of multi-organ systems and whole animals
- understand the biological processes underpinning the growth of muscle and the secretion of milk
- understand how biotechnological manipulation of animal production can be used to improve global food security

Skills
- locate, read and interpret scientific journals and textbooks
- work accurately with biological data
- work independently and as part of a group
- observe, interpret and explain features in live animals

Competences
- explain the application of physiology in animal agriculture
- explain the application of biotechnology in ensuring food security
- explain the benefits of animal biotechnology to human and animal health
- use biological knowledge to understand biotechnological achievements
Course manual and review articles.
The course consists of lectures, theoretical and practical exercies, journal clubs and a miniproject.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Colloquia
  • 16
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Lectures
  • 32
  • Preparation
  • 106
  • Project work
  • 32
  • Theory exercises
  • 16
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
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Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcome