Courses of Study 2021-2022 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ANSC 2120 - Animal Nutrition


(OPHLS-AG)      
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: CHEM 2080  or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 .

D. Cherney.

Introduction to animal nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism of domestic animals and other species, nutrient properties and requirements for different aspects of animal production and performance, and principles of feed evaluation and ration formulation. Laboratory classes include gastrointestinal tract dissections and nutritional experiments performed on laboratory or farm animal species.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain the principles of mammalian nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to determine basic nutrient requirements of livestock and other animal species, and how to meet those needs.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to conduct animal nutritional experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results in oral and written formats.



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