Animal Production Tour 1(Summer Tour) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 212 and permission of the instructor.
Introduces students to the diversity of animal agriculture and agri-business. Students will participate in a five day field trip that will cover traditional and exotic livestock production and marketing enterprises as well as food and feed processing facilities. Emphasis will be placed on exposing the student to livestock production conditions over the range of commercial operations found in Saskatchewan. Students will be expected to integrate information gathered from the field-trip into oral presentations and term reports with a goal of providing the student with background information necessary to complete upper year Animal Science courses. A special fee (approximately $300.00) will be assessed to cover expenses.
ANSC 313.3
Animal Breeding and Genetics 2(3L-2P)
Qualitative and quantitative genetics applied to animal improvement. Principles and systems of selecting and breeding domestic animals. Introduction to molecular genetics related to animals.
ANSC 315.3
Animal and Poultry Nutrition 1(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): BIOC 200, 211; or permission of the instructor.
Lectures cover the principles of nutrition; the processes of digestion and utilization of foods and feeds; and the character, sources, function and requirements of the various nutrients. Laboratory work includes participation in laboratory analysis of feeds and practical nutritional exercises.
ANSC 333.3
Animal Environments 2(3L-1P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 212; or permission of the instructor.
An integrated approach to the needs of livestock and poultry confined in intensive husbandry systems. The relationship of physiology, behaviour and productivity to temperature, ventilation, light, pen and building layout to be discussed. A project involving the evaluation of animal facilities is required.
ANSC 340.3
Monogastric Animal Production I 2(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 212; or permission of the instructor. ANSC 315 is recommended.
The classification, characteristics and processing of concentrate feeds as well as operating and management applications relating to swine production. Laboratory exercises involve solving feeding and swine management problems. The course will also cover specialty feeds (pet food).
Special Topics
These courses are offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in such opportunities should contact the department for information on offerings.