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ANB101
Departmental Core Course

Introduction to Animal Nutrition

Complete academic course guide, syllabus breakdown, grading criteria, and exam preparation tips for ANB101 (Introduction to Animal Nutrition) at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.

100 Level
first Semester
2 Credit Units
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry

Course Overview & Scope

Curriculum Standard

ANB101 (Introduction to Animal Nutrition) is a core undergraduate module offered in the first Semester of the 100 Level curriculum at Delta State University. Carrying 2 credit units, it is designed to ground students in fundamental academic principles and prepare them for higher-level departmental specializations.

Students registered for this course are evaluated through continuous assessments, theoretical tests, practical applications (where applicable), and a comprehensive end-of-semester written examination. Meeting attendance and test requirements is compulsory for academic progression.

Detailed Course Outline & Syllabus

2 Topics

The lecture series and semester examination for ANB101 are structured around the following core academic modules:

1

Nutrient classes and their functions in the animal body

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

2

and an overview of common feed ingredients used in livestock diets.

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

Assessment & Grading Structure

30% CA + 70% Exam

Delta State University evaluates performance in ANB101 through two mandatory components totaling 100 marks:

Continuous Assessment (CA)
30 Marks

Mid-semester tests (15 marks), class assignments / practicals (10 marks), and lecture attendance register (5 marks).

Final Semester Examination
70 Marks

Comprehensive written or CBT examination covering all syllabus modules scheduled during exam week.

5.0 CGPA Quality Points Matrix for ANB101 (2 Units)

Score RangeGradeGrade PointTotal Quality Points (QP)Classification
70% – 100%A5.010.0 QPExcellent / First Class
60% – 69%B4.08.0 QPVery Good / Second Class Upper
50% – 59%C3.06.0 QPGood / Second Class Lower
45% – 49%D2.04.0 QPFair / Third Class
40% – 44%E1.02.0 QPPass Threshold
0% – 39%F0.00.0 QPFail / Must Carry Over

How to Score an 'A' in ANB101

Academic Advice
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Build a simple table of nutrient classes against their major functions - it becomes the backbone of every later nutrition course.

Never Skip Tests: Scoring 25/30 in CA means you only need 45/70 in final exams to secure an 'A'.
Solve Past Questions: At least 60% of exam question formats repeat identical patterns from past sessions.

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