IX. Graduate Programs
Animal and Poultry Science
Courses
Although the courses offered are listed by field, several are relevant to more than one field. Some courses are only offered
when there is a certain minimum enrolment.
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition
| ANSC*6010 Topics in Comparative Animal Nutrition F [0.50] |
| Current topics in the feeding and nutrition of agricultural, companion and captive animal species. Emphasis is placed on the
influence of nutrients on metabolic integration at tissue, organ and whole-animal levels. A nutritional case study will be
conducted to allow students to solve practical feeding problems by applying basic nutritional principles. The course is offered
every other year on even years.
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| ANSC*6030 Modelling Metabolic Processes F [0.50] |
| Building and testing of mathematical models of metabolic processes using continuous simulation software to assist in weekly
assignments. Choice of model based on students' research interests (e.g. protein synthesis, nutrient uptake, rumen fermentation).
Term project to reproduce model from scientific knowledge.
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Animal Physiology
| ANSC*6400 Mammalian Reproduction W [0.50] |
| Discussions and applications of methodology for collection and examination of gametes and embryos and for measurements of
hormones in biological fluids. (Odd years only.)
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| ANSC*6460 Lactation Biology F [0.50] |
| An in-depth systems analysis of lactation,comparing the cow, pig, rat, human and seal. Mammary development from conception
through to lactogenesis, lactation and involution will be covered. Hypotheses of regulation of the biochemical pathways of
milk synthesis will be tested in relation to experimental observations.
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| ANSC*6250 Growth and Metabolism W [0.50] |
| Animal growth and metabolism are considered at the cellular level in a manner that extends beyond the basic disciplines of
biometrics and biochemistry with attention focused on the main carcass components — muscle, fat and bone.
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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
| ANSC*6700 Animals in Society: Historical and Global Perspectives on Animal Welfare F [0.50] |
| A seminar course covering society's duties to animals. Students will learn about the major ethical theories that deal with
society's duties towards animals, the main scientific approaches to animal welfare, and the relationship of science to ethics.
A brief history of human-animal relationships will be covered and cultural differences described. Students will use this to
analyze some current issues.
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| ANSC*6710 Assessing Animal Welfare in Practice W,S [0.50] |
| A lecture/seminar course covering the principles of applied animal welfare assessment. Students will learn what influences
an animal welfare assessment and will understand the components necessary to create an effective and targeted animal welfare
program for industry or regulatory application.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ANSC*6700 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Winter offering on-campus, Summer offering Distance Education. |
| ANSC*6720 Scientific Assessment of Affective States in Animals W [0.50] |
| Graduate students will explore the biology and validity of behavioural and physiological techniques used in animal welfare
assessment of such phenomenon as: sympathetic activation, HPA functioning, stereotypic behaviour and preference responses.
A combination of lecture, instructor-led discussion and student-led discussion will explore these areas of animal welfare
assessment.
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| ANSC*6740 Special Topics in Applied Animal Welfare Science S [0.50] |
| A lecture/seminar course covering in depth topics in applied animal welfare science. The course will review the scientific
research into the welfare of a specific animal species or a specific animal welfare problem common across species, focusing
on the main threats to welfare, relevant indicators of welfare, and possible solutions to improve welfare.
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| UNIV*6030 |
[0.50] |
Seminars and Analysis in Animal Behaviour and Welfare |
General
| ANSC*6100 Special Project F,W,S [0.50] |
| Supervised program of study in some aspect of animal and poultry science that can involve an experimental project and/or detailed
analysis of the literature.
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| ANSC*6600 Seminar F,W [0.00] |
| This course is required for successful completion of MSc and PhD programs. The major findings of the thesis or major paper
are presented to the department.
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