Module: Quantitative Methods in Animal Nutrition and Vegetation Sciences (4909-420)

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

Relation to other Modules:

The module deepens the knowledge of methodological approaches in animal and rangeland sciences. It therefore provides the basis for related M.Sc. or Ph.D. projects.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge in animal nutrition and physiology are helpful.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 3)

Module examination:

oral exam (60%), student presentation (40%)

Workload:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 200 h workload

Professional competences:

The students can implement and critically evaluate the accuracy of methodological research tools used to quantify the nutritional status and feeding behaviour of animals as well as the biomass on rangelands under field conditions. They are familiar with detailed lab analyses for assessing the nutritional value of animal feedstuffs. They are capable of interpreting and presenting data of experimental trials.

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. Besides the students will enhance their skills in the preparation of posters and the presentation of scientific publications.

Comments:

The module targets students from several master programs who have strong interest in the principles, possibilities, and
limitations of research tools applied in animal nutrition, feed, and rangeland sciences. Registration at least three weeks prior to the course in the secretariat of 490i (inst490i@uni-hohenheim.de).

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