BIO 3260 - PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

credits: 3.0
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of animal nutrition. Will cover the key topics in animal nutrition, such as classes of nutrients, digestive anatomy and physiology, nutritional requirements, feed analysis, and digestive diseases. The diverse field of animal nutrition can present unique challenges for anyone from pet owners to research scientists to livestock producers. The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge about the major aspects of domesticated animal nutrition. The course will include background about all of the essential nutrients, an overview of digestive anatomy and physiology of various types of ruminants and nonruminant animals, feed analysis and nutritional requirements of the major domesticated species, and an introduction to digestive diseases and disorders. Through a combination of lecture, laboratory, and group discussion, will explore the major challenges associated with sustainably feeding animals for both companionship, recreation, and production. Objectives: A) Describe the digestion and absorption of all major nutrient classes; B) Compare the digestive anatomy and physiology of ruminant and nonruminant animals; C) Describe traditional analysis of common feeds; D) Analyze feed rations to determine if they meet nutrient requirements; E) Identify digestive diseases and disorders; F) Assess body condition and production parameters; G) Explain laws related to animal feeding and feed additives. Method of Instruction: A combination of lecture, lab activities, small group discussion, case studies, and student presentations. Method of Evaluation: Quizzes 50 points, Tests 300 points, Group activities 200 points, Participation 25 points, and Final exam 125 points = Total 700 points.

Prerequisite(s): One of the two: BIO 1020 or BIO 1022 and One of the two: CHE 1505 or CHE 1010.

BIO 1020 GENERAL BIOLOGY I and CHE 1505 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I OR BIO 1020 GENERAL BIOLOGY I and CHE 1010 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY OR BIO 1022 GENERAL BIOLOGY II and CHE 1505 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I OR BIO 1022 GENERAL BIOLOGY II and CHE 1010 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY .