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ANB302
Departmental Core Course

Non-Ruminant and Monogastric Nutrition

Complete academic course guide, syllabus breakdown, grading criteria, and exam preparation tips for ANB302 (Non-Ruminant and Monogastric Nutrition) at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.

300 Level
second Semester
3 Credit Units
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry

Course Overview & Scope

Curriculum Standard

ANB302 (Non-Ruminant and Monogastric Nutrition) is a core undergraduate module offered in the second Semester of the 300 Level curriculum at Delta State University. Carrying 3 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

4 Topics

The lecture series and semester examination for ANB302 are structured around the following core academic modules:

1

Digestive physiology and nutrient requirements of poultry

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

2

pigs

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

3

and rabbits

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

4

with emphasis on practical ration formulation.

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

Assessment & Grading Structure

30% CA + 70% Exam

Delta State University evaluates performance in ANB302 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 ANB302 (3 Units)

Score RangeGradeGrade PointTotal Quality Points (QP)Classification
70% – 100%A5.015.0 QPExcellent / First Class
60% – 69%B4.012.0 QPVery Good / Second Class Upper
50% – 59%C3.09.0 QPGood / Second Class Lower
45% – 49%D2.06.0 QPFair / Third Class
40% – 44%E1.03.0 QPPass Threshold
0% – 39%F0.00.0 QPFail / Must Carry Over

How to Score an 'A' in ANB302

Academic Advice
Top Lecturer & Senior Scholar Recommendations

Compare monogastric nutrient requirements against the ruminant course side by side to avoid mixing up amino acid requirements.

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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