Course Description
Animal nutrition and metabolism. The chemical composition of nutrients, biochemical reactions and their regulation as related to the metabolic pathways associated with the assimilation of nutrients and application of these concepts in the growth and performance of animals of economic importance.
Athena Title
ANIM NUTR METAB
Prerequisite
ADSC 2010
Corequisite
(CHEM 2100 and CHEM 2100L) or (CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2211L)
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Learn the processes of digestion, absorption, assimilation, and metabolism of various feeds in ruminants and non-ruminants. For each essential nutrient learn the nature of its structure, major biochemical functions, and effects of dietary deficiency and excess. Learn the basics of energy and protein systems used in animal feeding. Be able to describe and discuss the comparative aspects of nutrition across animal species. There will be 5 quizzes = 20 points each, 2 one hour exams = 100 points each, 1 comprehensive final exam = 200 points, lab component = 300 points for total points = 800 points.
Topical Outline
Introduction — What is Nutrition? Chemical Composition of Food — Nutrient Analysis Process of Digestion Measurement of Nutrient Utilization Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Energy Metabolism: Partitioning of Energy Energy Metabolism: Methods Energy Metabolism: Energy Systems Water Soluble Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins Macrominerals Microminerals Current Topics in Animal Nutrition
Syllabus
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