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Course title Feedstuffs [course paper]
Course code LauZ3174
Credit points (ECTS) 1.5
Total Hours in Course 40.5
Independent study hours 40
Date of course confirmation 26/02/2019
Responsible Unit Institute of Animal Science
 
Course developers
Dr. agr., doc. Aiga Nolberga-Trūpa

Prior knowledge
Biol3008, Microbiology
Ķīmi3015, The Basics of Biochemistry
LauZ2027, Forage Production
Vete2023, Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Course abstract
The term paper is developed by the students according the experimental data base at the livestock farms or by summarizing the scientific literature on the chosen theme.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students improve and control their knowledge about the nutrients necessary for animals as well as about the feedstuffs and its quality used in a particular farm. Students also acquire practical skills in the principles of rationing of nutrients and feedstuffs for different breed and group animals. In the result, students are able to speak in public and to discuss, skillfully defend own opinion, prepare a presentation independently, and defend it professionally use of latest information technologies.. As a result, the students are competent to use the acquired skills and knowledge in the studies of scientific literature and to use them in the professional development process and participate in scientific research. Successful performed and defended course paper.
Course Content(Calendar)
1.Choice of course paper theme.
2.Performance criteria and methodology of course paper.
3.Clarification of the course paper topic, determination of the work structure.
4.Selection and compilation of scientific literature.
5.Analysis of scientific literature.
6.Formation of scientific literature review.
7.Data obtaining for the study.
8.Characterization of the research place.
9.Processing and analysis of research data.
10.Preparation of course paper.
11.Developing conclusions.
12.Developing proposals.
13.Correction and improvement of course paper.
14.Preparation and submission of course paper.
15.Preparation of course paper presentation. 16.Defending the course paper.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Course paper presentation and public defence receiving a positive evaluation.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
The theme for the paper is chosen by the student and submitted for the approval to the lecturer delivering the study course. The student may also propose the development of a topic of interest to himself in accordance with the study course program and conditions, in agreement with the lecturer. Formulate the objective and tasks of the course paper.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Students can obtain a successful assessment on the course paper if the work amount is at least 15 pages and at least 10 literature sources have been used to prepare the course paper.
Compulsory reading
1. Osītis U. Dzīvnieku ēdināšana. LLU. Jelgava. 2005. 312 lpp.
2. Osītis U. Dzīvnieku ēdināšana kompleksā skatījumā. Ozolnieki. 2004. 364.lpp.
3. Osītis U., Strikauska S., Grundmane A. Lopbarības analīžu rezultātu analīžu rezultātu apkopojums. Jelgava, 2000. 61. lpp.
4. Osītis U. Barības līdzekļu novērtēšana atgremotāju ēdināšanā. Jelgava, LLU, 1998. 98. lpp.
5. Kellems, R.O., Church D.C. Livestock Feeds and Feeding (6th Edition), 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0131594753 6. Studiju darbu izpilde un noformējums. LLU. LF. 5.pārstrādātais izdevums. Elektroniski pieejams: http://www.lf.llu.lv/sites/lf/files/2017-01/Stud_darbu%20noform%C4%93jums_2016_labots.pdf
Further reading
1.Degola L, Trūpa A., Aplociņa E. Lopbarības ķīmiskās analīzes un sagremojamība. LLU. 2016. 52.lpp. Elektroniski pieejams: http://www.vbf.llu.lv/sites/vbf/files/files/lapas/ Lopbarības%20ķīmiskās....pdf
2. Minerālvielas liellopiem. Ozolnieki. LLKC. 2016.35.lpp. Elektroniski pieejams: http://laukutikls. lv/sites/laukutikls.lv/files/informativie_materiali/minerali_2016_ internetam_new_pdf
3. Lopbarības analīžu rezultātu apkopojums. LLKC. Ozolnieki. 2013. 36.lpp. Elektroniski pieejams: http://www.laukutikls lv/files/upload/piena_rokasgramata/54_lopbariba_internetam.pdf
4. Agronomijas Vēstis: Zinātnisko Rakstu krājums. LLU, LF. ISSN 9984555895 (5). ISSN 1691-3485. 5. LLU Raksti. LLU. ISSN 1407-4427.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Saimnieks. Rīga: TEE Bio, ISSN 1691-1598
2. Agrotops. Rīga: Aģentūra Agro apgāds, ISSN 1407-5164.
3. Hoard's Dairyman. USA, ISSN: 0018-2885. 4. Journal of Animal Sciece, American Society of Animal Science, ISSN 0021-8812.
Notes
For study program Professional Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, qualification Zootechnics in Breeding.