Course: Laboratory Methods of Feed and Food Analyses

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Course title Laboratory Methods of Feed and Food Analyses
Course code KZVE/LMAKP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zábranský Luboš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Feed and food analysis, chemical and physical-chemical instrumental methods, sample taking-in, laboratory methods of feed testing, determination of nutriments and energy, analysis of crude proteins, amino acids, fat, polysacharides and macroelements.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory
  • Preparation for credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 25 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 4 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of subject is feed and food analytics and their evaluation. Students will be informed about methods of sample taking-in, determine of feed and food nutritive value and energy values.
Competence in sampling methods. Competence in methods of laboratory testing of feed and food, preparation of samples for laboratory testing. Application of laboratory testing methods and expression of results. Ability to assess the issue of feed and food chain safety on the basis of special legislation.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Test, Development of laboratory protocols

The course is completed by an exam, which precedes the continuous assessment.
Recommended literature
  • AOAC (1990): Official Methods of Analysis, Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Washington. 1990.
  • Metody odběru vzorku a laboratorní zkoušení krmiv - Nařízení komise (ES) č. 152/2009.
  • Inra. Alimentation des bovins, ovin et caprins ed.. Quae Tables, 307 s. ISBN 978-2-7592-0020-7.
  • Kacerovský, O. Zkoušení a posuzování krmiv. SZN Praha, 213 s., 1990. ISBN 80-209-0098-5.
  • Třináctý, J. et al. Hodnocení krmiv pro dojnice. AgroDigest Pohořelice, 592 s., 2013. ISBN 978-80-260-2514-6.
  • Třináctý, J. et al. Hodnocení krmiv pro dojnice. AgroDigest Pohořelice, 592 s., 2013. ISBN 978-80-260-2514-6.
  • Webové stránky katerdy. Výživa a krmení hospodářských zvířat.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter