Animal Metabolism & Nutrition

This subject is not offered in 2015.

170 hours

Eligibility for honours or postgraduate degree

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The subject will examine the interrelationships between nutrient supply, release, absorption and post-absorptive effects. The major areas of interest will focus on energy and protein partitioning at a cellular, tissue, organ and whole body level. The subject will also introduce and evaluate proteomics and metabolomic systems as a method to evaluate nutrient partition.

The aims of this subject are to develop an in depth understanding of the inter-relationships between nutrient supply, release, absorption and post-absorptive effect by integration of laboratory and field practicals with theory based in lectures. Computer aided learning and modelling exercises will be also be used.

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Written work (literature review and lab practicals) totalling 5000 words (75% of final mark) – by week 10, one 30 minute seminar with 10 mins open discussion based on lab practicals followed by a 10 minute closed oral examination (25% of total marks) – week 12

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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