LLEK10287 Animal Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture

Details
Responsible DepartmentDepartment of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Earliest Possible YearMSc. 1 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits7.5 (ECTS)
 
Level of CourseMSc
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

written examination


Written Exam in Lecturehall

All aids allowed

Description of Examination: 4 h written test

Weight: 100%



7-point scale, internal examiner

Dates of Exam:
08 November 2012, kl. 9-14
 
Organisation of TeachingThe course will consist of lectures, practicals, journal clubs and a mini-project
 
Block PlacementBlock 1
Week Structure: A
 
Language of InstructionEnglish
 
Course 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.
 
Teaching and learning Methods
The course consists of lectures, theoretical and practical exercies, journal clubs and a miniproject.
 
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 Literature
Course manual and review articles
 
Course Coordinator
Christopher Harold Knight, chkn@sund.ku.dk, Department of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences/Physiology & Biochemistry, Phone: 353-32566
 
Study Board
Study Committee LSN
 
Work Load
lectures32
theoretical exercises16
Colloquia16
project work32
examination4
preparation106

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