AN SC 464 - Companion Animal Nutrition

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

Aimed at fourth year undergraduate students with an interest in companion animal nutrition. The course will focus on nutrient utilization and requirements of dogs, cats, and horses. Other companion animal species (mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, etc.) will also be covered. Current issues in pet food nutrition and manufacture will be discussed. Prerequisite: 3 units from AN SC 260, NUTR 301, or NU FS 305.

AN SC 488 - Animal Nutrition and Health

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

An advanced course aimed at fourth year undergraduate students with an interest in using animal nutrition to work in groups and solve animal health problems. The course will focus on problems that are associated with animal longevity, mortality, morbidity, and welfare and will translate research findings into nutrition recommendations. Prerequisite: AN SC 464.

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.