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HFX400 PhD Course in Nutritional Physiology

Credits (ECTS):5

Course responsible:Angela Dagmar Schwarm

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk

Limits of class size:

12

The course will not be given if less than 5 students registrered.

Course frequency:By assignment

Nominal workload:125 hours

Teaching and exam period:This course takes place October/November 2024.

About this course

Topics related to metabolism in general, the digestive system, blood function, lactation, temperature regulation, and metabolism changes that occur following different forms of energy and nutrient intake.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain, employ and analyse how organisms react to varying levels of energy supply, protein, fat and carbohydrate supply, liquid supply and supply of different vitamins and minerals. Further, students will be able to explain and evaluate the significance of different physiological regulatory mechanisms under various metabolic conditions. The student will be able to conduct experiments that include sample collection, laboratory analyses, and data evaluation. The students will be able to form their own opinion on main scientific issues under debate in the research field.
  • Learning activities
    Animal experimental practicals and laboratory practicals. Book chapter sections presentations, poster on lab results (preparation and presentation). Discussion work. Lectures.
  • Prerequisites
    Master degree in animal science, aquaculture or similar. Knowledge/Big interest in physiology.
  • Assessment method
    Grades (passed/failed) are based on the students achievement in the oral examination at the end of the course. The examination lasts for about 1 hour of which about 15 min preparation and 45 min Q&A/Discussion.

    Oral exam Grading: Passed / Not Passed
  • Examiner scheme
    An examiner is used for the oral examination.
  • Mandatory activity
    Presentation of assignments (summary of topic, scientific poster).
  • Teaching hours
    Lectures: 3-6 hours per week. Work on experiments (sampling, sample collection and laboratory work): 8-12 hours. Discussion groups: 3 hours per week.