Physiological Nutrition of Animals
| Numbering Code | U-AGR01 3A305 LJ84 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 3rd year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Fri.2 | |
| Instructor name |
FUNABA MASAYUKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) TOMONAGA SYOUZOU (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This lecture introduces information on nutrients' absorption and metabolism from the individual level to the cellular and molecular levels. In addition, the latest findings on bioactive factors in the feed are outlined to know the mechanism of maintaining biological homeostasis through feeding. | |||
| Course Goals | To explain the regulatory mechanisms underlying the utilization of nutrients in animals systematically. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Lectures 1-3: Regulatory responses to aberrant nutrition (Funaba) These lectures discuss feeding-related changes in metabolism and maintenance of homeostasis. Lectures 4-6: Nutrient intake and its consequences (Funaba) In response to sensing nutritional information, cells change their metabolism as well as transmit the information to other cells (organs). These lectures discuss intra- and intercellular communication in relevance to nutritional information. Lecture 7: Nutrients and information transmission (Tomonaga) Lecture on behavioral control by the nervous system, especially feeding behavior and stress response. Lecture 8: Functions of Amino acids (Tomonaga) Lecture on various functions of amino acids. The relationship with the first, second, and third functions of food is also introduced. Lecture 9: Functions of Vitamins (Tomonaga) Lecture on various functions of vitamins. We also introduce various neuropathy that occurs during their deficiency. Lectures 10-12: Regulation of mineral metabolism (Funaba) These lectures discuss molecular mechanisms underlying the absorption and metabolism of minerals. Because many minerals are present in bone tissue, the relationship between bone and mineral metabolism is explained. Lectures 13-14: Bioactive factors in feed and animal production (Funaba) Lectures will be given on various bioactivity regulators in feed, the effects of these factors on animal production, the function of livestock products, and their enhancement. [ Final Examination] Lecture 15: Feedback At the feedback time, students can come to the laboratory to ask questions. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
General scores (50%) and final exam (50%). The evaluation criteria and policies are based on those described in the Student Handbook of the Faculty of Agriculture for the relevant academic year. Depending on the COVID-19 pandemic, the lecture format may change to an online format. In that case, evaluations will be conducted through a quiz-style assignment submitted after each lecture and multiple assignment reports. |
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| Course Requirements | None in particular | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Prepare the basics of biochemistry, physiology, and cell biology. While reviewing the metabolic regulation of nutrients explained in the lectures by referring to the print, the commonalities and differences in metabolic regulation for each nutrient are summarized. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Relevant prints will be distributed. | ||
| References, etc. | Will be introduced during class. | |||
