ANSC 3200

Comparative Animal Nutrition and Toxicology: Horses, Dogs, Cats, and More

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2019-2020 Catalog.

At the end of this course, students will (1) be able to match feed resources to the physiological needs of horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, deer, reindeer, birds, reptiles, and a variety of other animals found at home, in zoos, rehabilitation centers, on ranches and farms; (2) understand the intellectual processes by which a successful, science-based feeding strategy should be developed for animals without a history of domestication; and (3) understand the evolutionary and physiological basis for some of the diversity in nutritional strategies and toxicological vulnerabilities found among animals.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year college biology. Recommended Prerequisite: ANSC 2120 or equivalent.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall (offered in odd-numbered years only).

Comments One weekend field trip.

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