| Course ID: | BBL-SE>EKOTR |
| Course title: | NOURISHMENT OF DIFFERENT GROUPS OF ANIMALS AND HUMAN - ECOTROPHOLOGY |
| Semester: | 4 / Spring |
| ECTS: | 3 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 0 / 0 hours |
| Field of study: | Biology |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology of Animals |
| Contact person: | dr Maja Słupczyńska maja.slupczynska@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | Transfer of substantial information on the biochemistry and physiology of animal and human nutrition; on the requirement of different species and groups of animals and human for nutrients, on the characteristics of the groups and types of feed and food, contents of antinutritive substances as well as providing of the substantial information on the metabolic disturbances in people and animals. |
| Full description: | Ecotrophology is an interdisciplinary science combining knowledge of nutrition and organic food. During the course we will discuss the importance of proper nutrition of humans and animals. Presented will be essential nutrients and their role in the body, and the effects of their excess and deficiency. Students learn the mechanisms and possibilities of regulation of digestion and absorption of nutrients. We will discussed principles of proper human nutrition depending on the age, physical activity and health etc. Functional foods and genetically modified foods will be also discussed. Furthermore discussed will be the proper nutrition of animals in captivity, and the selection of appropriate feed components. During field activities taking place in a zoo, students become familiar with the terms of the maintenance and |
| Bibliography: | 1. Robins Ch.T.: Wildlife feeding and nutrition. Academic Ptress. San Diego 1998 |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge: Student distinguishes and selects appropriate information technologies necessary for the creation of databases, development of statistical and graphical data and in obtaining and processing information. Student is familiar with principles of creating multimedia presentations. Student knows the basic concepts of ecology and levels of organization in ecological systems. Student identifies issues and factors affecting the dynamics of change or degradation of ecosystems (with special emphasis on human pressure). Student knows the basic principles of the legal and ethical on animal welfare. Skills: Student uses appropriate information technology in the creation of databases, development of statistical and graphical data and in obtaining and processing information. Student creates multimedia presentations. Student can observe the impact of environmental factors on the organism, population, biocenosis. Student explains the interactions between the different parts of the ecosystem and their links with climate conditions and geographic zones. Student identifies the environmental hazards. Student uses all available sources of information, including electronic, to learn, prepare speeches, lectures problem, planning research activities. Social competences: He is aware of the effects of group work. Able to interact and work in a group, playing in her various roles. It is responsive to nature and actively promotes the protection and care for the quality and future of the environment. Shows ethical attitudes towards animals. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | Lecture on credit scores. The basis of assessment of lectures is to pass the exercise. For all the exercises students are given tasks to perform. Each is evaluated and verified positive .. The basis of assessment exercises: These are the results of assessments of presentation, analysis of animal feed,, discussion, debate skills, argumentation, interpretation of the results. On exercises and lectures presence of students is obligatory |