Teaching

ANSC3006: Companion Animal Biology
This course focuses on digestive and reproductive physiology, nutritional, genetics, and breeding programs, and the importance of these for management of companion animals. The emphasis is on domestic dogs and cats, with other companion animals included as the topic permits. Laboratory sessions include evaluation of diets and dietary supplements, reproductive and digestive anatomy, simulation of breeding programs, and guest lecturers or field trips to companion animal facilities.

BIOL3008: Growth, Reproduction and Lactation
A continuation of BIOL2006, emphasizing physiological systems relevant to animal production. Major topics include growth and development as it applies to meat and brood animal production, and the physiology and management of reproduction and lactation in domestic species.

SPEC4000: Special Topics in Animal Science or Aquaculture
This is an opportunity to study a special topic in the area of animal science or aquaculture as defined by an individual student, group of students or faculty. The course is conducted by tutorials, assigned readings, assignments, field trips and/or other appropriate activities. The special topics would normally be supervised by a faculty or staff member associated with the Animal Science program or the Aquaculture program and approved by the department head.