Ben Willing

Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
Associate Chair, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
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Winter Term 2024 (1860)

AFNS 528 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Not to be taken if credit received for NU FS 428. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. *3 MICRB and *6 PHYSL recommended.

SEMINAR B1 (11406)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
F 13:00 - 15:50 (ECHA 1-420)



ALES 491B - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

★ 3 (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

LECTURE C1 (19478)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)



AN SC 311 - Metabolic Physiology of Domestic Animals

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

The physiological basis of the metabolic processes in domestic animals. Includes a review of the physiological mechanisms and neuroendocrine regulation of digestion, metabolism, growth and lactation. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

LECTURE B1 (11581)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
TR 09:30 - 10:50 (ETLC E2-002)

LAB H2 (11582)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
T 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)

LAB H3 (11583)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)

LAB H1 (11770)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
M 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)



AN SC 400 - Individual Study

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Project or reading course supervised by a Faculty member, requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisites: Third year standing or higher and consent of Department. Note: May be taken more than once if topic is different.

SEMINAR B2 (11617)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)



NU FS 401 - Undergraduate Research Project

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Directed laboratory study under supervision of a staff member. Note: For third- and fourth-year students only. Students must obtain approval from Department before registration. May be taken more than once provided that topic is different.

LAB B1 (11597)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)



NU FS 428 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Prerequisite: NUTR 301, NUTR 302, or NU FS 305. *3 MICRB and *6 PHYSL recommended.

SEMINAR B1 (11405)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
F 13:00 - 15:50 (ECHA 1-420)

Fall Term 2024 (1890)

AFNS 575 - Advanced Functional Genomics Technologies in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Modular course offering training in a variety of research technologies. Modules offered will vary from term to term. Modules may include HPLC, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, gene isolation and cloning, gene amplification, cDNA library screening and microarray. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

RSC A1 (50838)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

AFNS 528 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Not to be taken if credit received for NU FS 428. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.

SEMINAR B1 (71246)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
F 13:00 - 15:50 (ECHA 1-420)



AN SC 311 - Metabolic Physiology of Domestic Animals

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

The physiological basis of the metabolic processes in domestic animals. Includes a review of the physiological mechanisms and neuroendocrine regulation of digestion, metabolism, growth and lactation. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

LECTURE B1 (71351)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50 (ED 254)

LAB H2 (71352)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
T 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)

LAB H3 (71353)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)

LAB H1 (71535)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
M 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 5-19)



NU FS 428 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Prerequisite: NUTR 301, NUTR 302, or NU FS 305. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.

SEMINAR B1 (71245)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
F 13:00 - 15:50 (ECHA 1-420)