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.

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.

Animal experimental practicals and laboratory practicals.Discussion work. Lectures.

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Physiology of Domestic Animals. Sjaastad, Hove, Sand. Scandinavian Veterinary Press. Selected chapters in Biochemistry. Mathews. Selected articles

Master degree in animal science, aquaculture or similar. Sound basic knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry and physiology.

Submission of journals from the experiments. Presentation of assignments and the submission of short description of the topics.

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.

300 hours.

Special requirements in Science

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Lectures: 3-6 hours per week. Work on experiments (sampling, sample collection and laboratory work): 8-12 hours. Discussion groups: 3 hours per week.

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An external examiner is used for the oral examination.