| Course Name |
(中) 動物營養學特論(一)(6234) |
| (Eng.) Special Topics in Animal Nutrition (I) |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Animal Science |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
Chompunut Lumsangkul |
| Department |
Department of Animal Science/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-SPRING |
| Course Description |
This course provides an in-depth and critical examination of advanced concepts in animal nutrition with emphasis on metabolic, physiological, and molecular mechanisms governing nutrient utilization in livestock species. Advanced topics including nutritional biomarkers, immunonutrition, nutrigenomics, functional feed additives, sustainable feeding strategies, and alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters are critically evaluated using current scientific literature. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| The objective of this course is to provide advanced knowledge of animal nutrition with emphasis on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of nutrient utilization in livestock. It further seeks to introduce emerging concepts such as nutritional biomarkers, immunonutrition, nutrigenomics, functional feed additives, and sustainable feeding strategies, while strengthening students’ abilities to critically evaluate scientific literature, design evidence-based nutritional approaches, and communicate research findings effectively in scholarly formats. |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course Overview and Research Orientation in Animal Nutrition |
| Week 2 |
Advanced Concepts and Frameworks in Animal Nutrition |
| Week 3 |
Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrient Utilization |
| Week 4 |
Nutrient Transporters and Cellular Uptake Mechanisms |
| Week 5 |
Nutritional Biomarkers and Metabolic Indicators |
| Week 6 |
Nutritional Immunology and Host–Microbiome Interactions |
| Week 7 |
Nutritional Genomics and Epigenetics |
| Week 8 |
Midterm Report |
| Week 9 |
Assignment I: Critical Analysis of Contemporary Issues in Animal Nutrition |
| Week 10 |
Assignment II: Applied Nutritional Strategies |
| Week 11 |
Functional Feed Additives and Feed Efficiency |
| Week 12 |
Sustainable Animal Nutrition and Antibiotic Alternatives |
| Week 13 |
Advanced Animal Models in Nutrition Research |
| Week 14 |
Emerging Trends and Innovations in Animal Feed Development |
| Week 15 |
Student Presentations andDiscussion I |
| Week 16 |
Student Presentations andDiscussion II |
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.
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| Evaluation |
Attendance 10%
Midterm homework 30%
Assignments 30%
Final presentation 30% |
| Textbook & other References |
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
1. The class materials will be provided during the classes.
2. Scientific papers |
| Office Hours |
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 02.Zero Hunger 03.Good Health and Well-Being | include experience courses：N |
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