AFNS 601 - Seminar

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-2S-0)

Covers specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in AFNS. Presentations by students, faculty and invited speakers. Students register in one of four sections - Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science or Human Nutrition. Attendance is required of all graduate students throughout their program. MSc students normally register for one term in year 2, and are required to present one seminar; PhD students normally register for one term in each of year 1 and 3, and are required to present one seminar per term.

AN SC 100 - Introduction to Animal Health Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

An orientation to current issues and challenges related to animal health and disease in a global context. An interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society and its relationship to agriculture, food safety and human health. Causes of disease and the principles of maintaining healthy animals. The history and development of animal health professions and their roles. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 375. Prerequisite: Biology 30.

AN SC 260 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Function, metabolism, homeostasis, requirements and sources of nutrients and energy for animals. Laboratory will involve principles of diet formulation. Prerequisite: 3 units in BIOL or 3 units in CHEM.

AN SC 376 - Animal Welfare

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An overview of animal welfare as it relates to both food and companion animals. Discussion of the scientific and ethical components that underlie our evaluation of the quality of life that animals experience. Prerequisite: (AN SC 101 or 200) or (3 units in biology and consent of instructor) and 60 units.

AN SC 499 - Integrative Project in Animal Health or Animal Science

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-3)

A team-based capstone course exploring broad areas of animal health or animal science. Students will work in groups with mentors on a project involving experiential learning and skill development related to the field. Credit cannot be obtained in both AN SC 499 and AN SC 479.