Animal Sciences

This course is part of the long-term study abroad program in Australia. It investigates the role of animal welfare in production and recreational animals and how animal welfare issues will impact the future of global food animal agriculture. Prereq: 3130 (330), and 3140 (310) or 3140H (310H), and 3150 (320), and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 697.01.

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.