VET10140 The Physiology and Biochemistry of Digestion of Domestic Animals

Academic Year 2020/2021

Most of the organic material in the feed consumed by animals consists of macromolecules which must be broken down into smaller molecules before they can be utilised to maintain energy-requiring processes or serve as building blocks for cells and tissues. This module will describe the structure/function relationships and metabolic and regulatory mechanisms controlling the function of GI tract, including liver and pancreas, in animals of veterinary importance including farm animal species as well as the Dog and Cat.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Display a comprehension of the function of gastrointestinal tracts and their associated glands. Relate the structure to the function of the digestive tract. Explain the extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of gastrointestinal function, including adaptation to nutritional, evolutionary and ecological factors

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Practical

12

Autonomous Student Learning

90

Total

126

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; Practicals 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET10050 - Comp Topog Anat of Ab & Pelvis, VET10080 - Cell and Whole Body Metabolism


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 20 MCQs Week 7 n/a Graded No

20

Assignment: Physio X Project Week 7 n/a Graded No

5

Examination: 4 short questions 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

75


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

An individual feedback session is organised for all students within two weeks of assessments

Name Role
Professor Alan Baird Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Deirdre Campion Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jane Irwin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Margot Labberté Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor