Module: Physiological and Ecological Aspects of Livestock Nutrition in the Tropics (4909-410)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Uta Dickhöfer (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Natascha Selje-Aßmann (begleitend)
• Dr. Joaquin Castro Montoya (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.10.2015)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Complementary to other modules focusing on animal sciences and the functioning and development of agricultural systems in the Tropics.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Accessible for students of different disciplines. Basic knowledge of animal-based farming systems in the Tropics is helpful. It is therefore recommended to attend modules on agricultural production systems in the Tropics.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

oral exam (75%), student presentation (25%)

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

The students will:
- deepen their professional knowledge in feed science, the digestive physiology and nutrition of different livestock species;
- discuss current topics in animal and rangeland sciences;
- be aware of the special conditions in the tropics with respect to animal feeding and the use of feed resources;
- critically evaluate the effects and plausibility of various
strategies to improve animal nutrition and rangeland use in the tropics.

Key competences:

The students will improve their communication and cooperation skills and learn how to work in small groups. They will read and analyze international scientific literature and practice to extract relevant information. Intensive discussions during lectures contribute to develop their critical and analytical thinking. Besides the student will enhance their skills in preparation of posters and the presentation of scientific publications.

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