Animal Nutrition

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Animal Nutrition examines how wild, domestic, and exotic animals derive energy and nutrients from food given variation in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of their digestive systems. Emphasis will be placed on the sources, metabolism, and nutrition of macromolecules, supplementation, regulation of food intake, and metabolic disease. This course is designed for Biology majors and specifically intended for students interested in applying to Veterinary School. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing, and Math