Animal Nutrition and Food Safety: the Gap Between Science and Public Opinion.
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Public perception diverging from the scientific community may decrease the effectiveness of scientific inquiry and innovation as tools to solve these challenges.
The objective of this course is to identify, through the analysis of scientific and non-scientific sources, the factors associated with the divergence of public opinion from scientific consensus regarding animal nutrition, the safety of genetically modified, the use of antibiotics in animal feed and the alternative protein sources.
Finally, possible solutions to future challenges will be presented in compliance with the principles of the nutrition ecology and the one health (animal, man and environment).
The objective of this course is to identify, through the analysis of scientific and non-scientific sources, the factors associated with the divergence of public opinion from scientific consensus regarding animal nutrition, the safety of genetically modified, the use of antibiotics in animal feed and the alternative protein sources.
Finally, possible solutions to future challenges will be presented in compliance with the principles of the nutrition ecology and the one health (animal, man and environment).
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will gain knowledge, skills and ability on:
-innovative aspects of animal nutrition
-scientific opinion, evidence-based, on the discussed issues
-the factors associated with the divergence of public opinion from scientific consensus
-valuable information sources for fighting infodemics and misinformation
-the crucian role of the science in the global challenges
-innovative aspects of animal nutrition
-scientific opinion, evidence-based, on the discussed issues
-the factors associated with the divergence of public opinion from scientific consensus
-valuable information sources for fighting infodemics and misinformation
-the crucian role of the science in the global challenges
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Infodemic: definition and discussion of topics related to animal nutrition that are the subject of infodemic (2h).
Alternatives to antibiotics in animal nutrition (4h).
Genetically modified organisms in animal nutrition (4h).
Biotechnology in agriculture (2h).
Meat, fake meat and meat substitutes (4h).
Novel feed and insects (4h)
Nutrition ecology and one health (animal, human and environment) (4h).
Alternatives to antibiotics in animal nutrition (4h).
Genetically modified organisms in animal nutrition (4h).
Biotechnology in agriculture (2h).
Meat, fake meat and meat substitutes (4h).
Novel feed and insects (4h)
Nutrition ecology and one health (animal, human and environment) (4h).
Prerequisites for admission
For these studies no prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
Lectures, flipped classrom, classroom discussions.
Teaching materials will be provided in hard copy and it will be also available on ariel.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Teaching materials will be provided in hard copy and it will be also available on ariel.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
Students will be issued with a wealth of documentation, including slides, notes, study cases, articles, (videos and useful links) and scientific articles.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test with open-ended/closed questions
DURATION 40 MINUTES
A thirty-plus vote is awarded, with any praise.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: TECHNICAL AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS, QUALITY OF ARGUMENTS.
RESULTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED INDIVIDUALLY.
DURATION 40 MINUTES
A thirty-plus vote is awarded, with any praise.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: TECHNICAL AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS, QUALITY OF ARGUMENTS.
RESULTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED INDIVIDUALLY.
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professors:
Ottoboni Matteo, Rossi Luciana
Professor(s)