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Program Requirements
This specialization is offered for students wishing to understand general animal physiology and function; the susceptibility of animals to various diseases; methods for limiting and controlling potential outbreaks; and the resulting implications for the animal, the consumer and the environment. It is an ideal choice for students interested in the care of animals, or in working in laboratories where diseases are being researched.
For information on academic advising, see:
Required Courses (18 credits)
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ANSC 312 Animal Health and Disease (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : An introduction to the pathogenesis and control of diseases in farm animals. Immune response and other protective mechanisms. Implications of animal diseases and drug therapy for product safety and public health.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Bordignon, Vilceu (Winter)
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ANSC 323 Mammalian Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Laurin, Denyse; Kimmins, Sarah; Lafleur, Christine (Fall)
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ANSC 350 Food-Borne Pathogens (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Exploration of the taxonomy, characteristics, epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenicity, disease, incidence, and factors affecting the survival and growth of pathogenic microorganisms in foods of animal origin; principles of detection, prevention and control of food-borne pathogens (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, viruses).
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Ronholm, Jennifer (Winter)
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ANSC 424 Metabolic Endocrinology (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Zadworny, David (Winter)
Winter
3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
Prerequisite: ANSC 323
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MICR 341 Mechanisms of Pathogenicity (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology (Agric&Envir Sc) : A study of the means by which bacteria cause disease in animals and humans. Includes response of host to invading bacteria, bacterial attachment and penetration processes, and modes of actions of exotoxins and endotoxins.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Faucher, Sebastien (Fall)
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WILD 424 Parasitology (3 credits)
Overview
Resource Development : Systematics, morphology, biology and ecology of parasitic protozoa, flatworms, roundworms and arthropods with emphasis on economically and medically important species.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Rohrbach, Petra (Winter)
Winter
2 lectures and one 3-hour lab
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken WILD 424 (formerly ZOOL 424).
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits of complementary courses selected from:
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ANSC 234 Biochemistry 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Duggavathi, Raj; Martin, Deborah (Winter)
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ANSC 251 Comparative Anatomy (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Study of the macroscopic anatomy of mammals based on detailed dissection of the dog. Comparison with other domestic species will be emphasized.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Laurin, Denyse (Winter)
Winter
3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
A fee of $210.36 will be charged to partially cover the purchase of sufficient quantities of animals and organs for detailed dissection for students in the course.
Une redevance de $210.36 dollars sera appliquée afin de couvrir, en partie, les frais des spécimens qui seront utilisés pour la dissection dans le cours.
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ANSC 303 Farm Livestock Internship (2 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Practical experience in the day-to-day management of a major livestock species (dairy, swine, poultry, or specific combination) on the Macdonald Campus Farm. Interaction with personnel and training in the operations of a farm-animal enterprise.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Meldrum, Paul (Fall)
Fall or Winter
Prerequisite: ANSC 250 (or equivalent, or permission)
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ANSC 324 Developmental Biology and Reproduction (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Focus on the hormonal, cellular and molecular aspects of reproduction and development (gametogenesis, folliculogenesis, fertilization, embryonic and foetal development, parturition, lactation period, periods before and after puberty). Emphasis on underlying cellular mechanisms and their regulation by hormones and the environment.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Kimmins, Sarah; Baldassarre, Hernán (Winter)
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ANSC 433 Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Burgos, Sergio (Winter)
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FAES 371 Special Topics 01 (1 credit)
Overview
Faculty of Agric & Envir Sci : Students will pursue topics that are not otherwise available in formal courses. An individualized course of studies will be followed under the supervision of a member of staff qualified in the appropriate discipline or area.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Meldrum, Paul; Rose, Maureen (Fall) Johns, Timothy A; Chevalier, Stephanie; Phillips, Sandy; Hendrickson-Nelson, Mary; Melgar-Quiñonez, Hugo (Winter)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
1. Fall and Winter
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2017-2018 (last updated Aug. 23, 2017) (disclaimer)
