Animal Nutrition
ANIM205
Description
This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of animal nutrition as they apply to captive and wild animal species. Students will learn about the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) structure and function and how it contributes to the absorption of nutrients. Students will focus on the basic underlying concepts of nutrient classification, digestion, absorption, metabolism, nutrient functionality, dietary requirements as well as management strategies that influence animal health and performance. Students will apply these concepts to better understand how different animals process and utilize nutrients in their environment. Discussions and assignments will be centered around real-world scenarios commonly encountered by animal nutrition professionals.
Dates
Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025
Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026
May 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1410
