Animal Sciences

Principles of nutrient metabolism as influenced by anatomical evolution and diet selection. Includes comprehensive discussions of nutrient handling in domesticated, captive and wild animal populations. Prereq: 3130 (330) or HumnNtr 2310 (310), and Biochem 4511 (511).

Principles of the role of nutrients in modifying the immune responses of animals and nutrient contributions toward animal health and well-being. Prereq: 3130 (330) or HumnNtr 2310 (310), or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 638.

Principles of nonruminant nutrition: nutrients, metabolism and physiology. Includes practical feeding strategies for nonruminant animals. Prereq: 3130 (330), or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 630.02.

Examines how humans have and continue to influence the field of Animal Sciences. Students will gain a perspective on both individual and societal actions and reactions to aspects of animal production for human consumption. Topics will include, but will not be limited to: attitudes, beliefs, values, and value orientations.

Conducting and reporting research with distinction. Prereq: CPHR 3.0 overall, and GPA 3.0 or above in major, and permission of project supervisor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.