BL5806 Nutrition - Invertebrates
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.
Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Planned timetable
To be arranged.
Module coordinator
Dr N Hazon
Module Staff
Dr J A David
Module description
This module provides advanced knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and nutritional requirements of key invertebrate species and a critical assessment of the sustainability of feed production technology. It will also assess and discuss the relationship between clinical nutrition and animal health and the importance of nutrition in developing optimal animal welfare.
Relationship to other modules
Anti-requisites
YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE BL5801
Assessment pattern
2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
4 hours of lectures (x 5 weeks) and 3 hours of tutorials (x 3 weeks).
BL5806 Nutrition - Invertebrates
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 1
Curricular information may be subject to change
Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.
Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Planned timetable
To be arranged.
Module coordinator
Dr N Hazon
Module Staff
Dr J A David
Module description
This module provides advanced knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and nutritional requirements of key invertebrate species and a critical assessment of the sustainability of feed production technology. It will also assess and discuss the relationship between clinical nutrition and animal health and the importance of nutrition in developing optimal animal welfare.
Relationship to other modules
Anti-requisites
YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE BL5801
Assessment pattern
2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
4 hours of lectures (x 5 weeks) and 3 hours of tutorials (x 3 weeks).