2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY3224 Advanced Topics in Animal Science
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Henry Greathead
Email: H.M.R.Greathead@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of a Level 2 Biology, Biomedical Sciences or similar programme.Pre-requisites
| BLGY2146 | Animal Physiology |
Module replaces
BLGY3105 Applied Animal ScienceBLGY3273 Animal Nutrition ScienceThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Population growth and growth in global affluence are anticipated to continue to drive the increasing demand for animal protein. Production of animals to meet this demand is not only a significant contributor to environmental problems, but is itself likely to be impacted by the very problems it contributes to. Addressing these challenges requires new technologies and innovations if production is to be sustainable. This module explores nutritional technologies and innovations.Objectives
On completion of this module students should have a critical understanding of current research ‘hot’ topics in animal science, as taught by those active in the research. Students will learn about the approaches, strategies and methods being used and researched to address problems of animal production.Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Discuss the problems of animal production (comprehension);
2. Assess the merits and demerits of approaches, strategies and methods to address the challenges associated with animal production (synthesis and evaluation);
3. Demonstrate the rationale for the approaches, strategies and methods to address the challenges associated with animal production (application);
4. Analyse production data and critique the systems and/or treatments behind them (analysis).
Syllabus
The module provides an account of technical approaches (‘hot’ topics) to mitigating both the impact of animal production on the environment (climate change and natural resource constraints), and the likely impacts of environmental change on animal production. These include: methane mitigation from ruminants, mitigating heat stress via nutrition and manure/slurry management.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lectures | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 171.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 29.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Lectures provide a framework for self-directed study. Self-directed learning should provide additional breadth and depth to what is learnt in the lectures. Relevant literature will be cited in the lectures, which should be read. Where there is a lack of understanding this should be remedied through additional reading. Topics of particular interest should be explored further. Links with content from other modules should be made.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students are encouraged to ask questions during contact hours. These are opportunities for formative feedback on thoughts aligned on presented subject matter. The digital posters will provide feedback on student ability to succinctly critique an impact case study.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Digital poster summarising the research and evaluating the impact of a relevant (animal science) REF2021 impact case study | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Further guidance on the assessment will be provided in the module handbook/Minerva.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2024 16:11:53
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