NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 動物礦物質代謝(6264)
(Eng.) Animal Mineral Metabolism
Offering Dept Department of Animal Science
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Chompunut Lumsangkul
Department Department of Animal Science/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description 一、瞭解人與動物體內礦物質之功能與調節。
二、瞭解礦物質元素過量與缺乏之後續影響。
三、瞭解礦物質交互作用有關之機制與部位。
四、研究礦物質營養狀態之分析方法且熟習影響礦物質利用性之因素。
1.Understand the functions and regulation of minerals in humans and animals.
2.Understand the subsequent effects of excess or deficiency of mineral elements.
3.Understand the mechanisms and sites of mineral interactions.
4.Study the methods of analyzing mineral nutritional status and become familiar with the factors affecting mineral bioavailability.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
使學生瞭解各種礦物質之功能與調節之影響及動物飼料中的礦物質管理 To help students understand the functions and regulatory effects of various minerals, as well as the management of minerals in animal feed.
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Classification and general functions of minerals
Week 3 Determinants of mineral bioavailability
Week 4 Functions, requirements, and regulation of minerals (Calcium and phosphorus)
Week 5 Functions, requirements, and regulation of minerals (Magnesium, sodium, and chloride)
Week 6 Metabolism of minerals (Sulfur and iron)
Week 7 Metabolism of minerals (Zinc and copper)
Week 8 Midterm
Week 9 Metabolism of minerals (Molybdenum and selenium)
Week 10 Mineral interactions
Week 11 Natural sources of minerals
Week 12 Toxic elements
Week 13 Mineral Analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) (Visiting a laboratory)
Week 14 Student Presentation II
Week 15 Student Presentation II
Week 16 Final
self-directed
learning		    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
   06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites.
Evaluation
期中作業(Midterm homework) ….……………...40%
期末專題討論與報告(Final term presentation)……. 20%
期末作業(final homework) ….……………...40%
Textbook & other References

Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
課程教材（教師個人網址請列在本校內之網址）
(teaching aids & teacher’s website)
Minerals in animal and human Nutrition. 1992. By Lee Russell McDowell. Academic Press, Inc., SanDiego.
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Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
   06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites.
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