The learning outcomes of the module are strictly dependent on those provided by the Food and Nutrition Laboratory module and therefore must be considered as a single whole. The educational objectives are to know how to evaluate the quality of feed for zootechnical use and know how to use them correctly for the formulation of a diet intended for farmed animals. The knowledge learned cannot ignore the elements received in the previous teachings relating to zootechnical subjects, chemistry and animal physiology.

D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The nucleus of knowledge that constitutes the educational objective of the module must ensure that the student masters the basic concepts and rules that underlie the formulation of a diet and the correct evaluation of a rationing plan.
In particular, the knowledge that the student is expected to have acquired at the end of the course are the following:
knowledge of the needs of animals of zootechnical interest divided by species, breed and aptitude; knowledge of the factors that constitute a source of variation of these needs; knowledge of the characteristics of fresh, dried and preserved foods, and their methods of use in formulating a diet; knowledge of raw material treatments, additives, formulation systems and manufacturing process phases (reception, storage, treatments, preparation and conservation of the finished product) at the feed industry level; basic elements of food quality control.

D2 – ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The skills that the student will have to demonstrate on the basis of the acquired knowledge listed above are:
a) knowing how to evaluate the suitability of the various raw materials in relation to their possible use in an animal's diet, also considering their inclusion percentage in the ration and possible treatments at the feed industry level;
b) knowing how to evaluate a diet as a whole and knowing how to judge the suitability for a certain animal species according to its physiological state and its production level;

D3 – AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT
At the end of the training course the student will have to demonstrate independence of judgment in the following areas:
- evaluation of feed intended for animals of zootechnical interest;
- creation and formulation of diets, also in relation to the different physiological stages and production levels.

D4 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the training activity the student should be able to:
- knowing how to organise, prepare and present a rationing plan and/or diet for animals of zootechnical interest to an audience made up of the same level of presentation;
- support a discussion with people both of equal preparation and experts in different subjects, relating to the physical-chemical and nutritional characteristics of diets;
- demonstrate language skills in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to use terminology (both scientific and suitable for the owner/breeder) appropriate to the profession, also important for job interviews.

D5 – LEARNING CAPACITY
At the end of the training activity the student should be able to:
- knowing how to interpret and consult texts on nutrition and food, both scientific and popular, and knowing how to use the acquired knowledge to organize rationing plans with different purposes;
- know how to carry out bibliographic research;
- face a path of permanent professional education, both in the private sector and in the public sector, relying on the baggage of knowledge learned and internalized during the three-year period of study.

1) Knowledge and understanding - The student will have to develop the basic knowledge of the main aspects related to food of animal origin, and the understanding (theoretical and practical) of the regulatory and technical context of the sector.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding - On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student should be able to apply them to real case studies in a “problem solving” mode by demonstrating a minimum mastery of the methods, approaches and tools useful in technical-professional practice.
3) Autonomy of judgment - The students will be able to make their own assessments of practical situations that fall within the case studies addressed during the course, also making use of knowledge acquired in the laboratory part of the course.
4) Communication skills - The student will be able to adequately communicate what they have learned using the technical terminology necessary to interact with other professionals (agronomists, veterinarians, etc.).
5) Ability to learn - The student will be able to self-learn other aspects not covered in the course, with particular reference to situations that simulate the professional practice of graduate agrotechnician and/or graduate agricultural expert.