ANSC 2120

Animal Nutrition

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOAP 1100.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the principles of mammalian nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism.
• Students will be able to determine basic nutrient requirements of livestock and other animal species, and how to meet those needs.
• Students will be able to conduct animal nutritional experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results in oral and written formats.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall.

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