Michael Dyck, PhD

Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
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Winter Term 2025 (1900)

AN SC 312 - Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals

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

The physiological basis of reproduction, fertility and embryonic development in domestic animals in relation to animal productivity. The study of the physiological mechanisms regulating gonadal function, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy and parturition as well as the physiological basis for sound reproductive management. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

LECTURE B1 (71420)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 13:00 - 13:50

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

AFNS 576 - Applied Swine Science

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

Evaluation of swine breeding, feeding, housing management, and disease prevention practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being. Laboratories involve analysis of production practices with a view to optimizing efficiency. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 476. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

LECTURE A1 (50180)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 09:30 - 10:50

LAB D1 (50181)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50



AN SC 476 - Applied Swine Science

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

Evaluation of swine breeding, feeding, housing management, and disease prevention practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being. Laboratories involve analysis of production practices with a view to optimizing efficiency. Prerequisites: (AN SC 101 or 200), AN SC 260 and AN SC 310.

LECTURE A1 (50178)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 09:30 - 10:50

LAB D1 (50179)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

AN SC 312 - Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals

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

The physiological basis of reproduction, fertility and embryonic development in domestic animals in relation to animal productivity. The study of the physiological mechanisms regulating gonadal function, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy and parturition as well as the physiological basis for sound reproductive management. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

LECTURE B1 (81247)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 13:00 - 13:50



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.

LAB H1 (80246)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
R 14:00 - 16:50

SEMINAR B1 (80245)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 11:00 - 12:20