ANSC 2120

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ANSC 2120
Animal Nutrition

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Introduction to animal nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism of domestic animals and other species, nutrient properties and requirements for different aspects of animal production and performance, and principles of feed evaluation and ration formulation. Laboratory classes include gastrointestinal tract dissections and nutritional experiments performed on laboratory or farm animal species.


Prerequisites CHEM 1560 or equivalent.

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the principles of mammalian nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism.
  • Determine basic nutrient requirements of livestock and other animal species, and how to meet those needs.
  • Conduct animal nutritional experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results in oral and written formats.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5018 ANSC 2120   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHEM 1560 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOAP 1100.

  •  5019 ANSC 2120   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5020 ANSC 2120   LAB 402

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5021 ANSC 2120   LAB 403

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    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5022 ANSC 2120   LAB 404

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cherney, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person