Mar 29, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

Details of Courses

Courses taught at the University of Alberta are listed alphabetically. All courses, except those taught by Faculté Saint-Jean, are described in English.

Each course is designated by its computer abbreviation and a number. Students should use this abbreviation and number when completing any form requiring this information.

Courses are numbered according to the following system:

000-099 Pre-University
100-199 Basic Undergraduate. Normally requires no university-level prerequisites. Designed typically for students in the first year of a program.
200-299 Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 100-level. Designed typically for students in the second year of a program.
300-399 Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 200-level. Designed typically for students in the third year of a program.
400-499 Advanced Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 300-level. Designed typically for students in the fourth year of a program.
500-599 Graduate. Designated for graduate students and certain advanced or honors undergraduate students in their final year.
600-799 Graduate Courses
800-899 Special Registrations
900-999 Graduate Thesis and Project Numbers

For the purposes of program descriptions and prerequisite designation, courses numbered 100-199 are designated as Junior Courses and courses numbered 200-499 are designated as Senior Courses.

Note: Some exceptions to the course number system described above have been granted to the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Course Description Symbols and Figures

Several symbols and figures are used to indicate the type, duration, and weight of courses.

  1. ★—Indicates “units of course weight,” and usually follows the course title. The accompanying number indicates the weight of the course as used in computing grade point averages and for meeting degree requirements.
    A course which runs throughout the Fall/Winter (i.e., from September through April) is usually weighted ★6. A course that runs for only one term (i.e., Fall: from September to December, or Winter: from January through April) is usually weighted ★3. Certain courses are offered over Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer, or in one term, with weights of ★1, ★2, and ★4. These are considered as one-sixth, one-third, and two-thirds of a Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer course, respectively. Some honors and graduate courses involving research may vary in weight according to the length and difficulty of the project. Some clinical courses may vary in weight according to the length of clinical experience. Some courses, not included in the computation of grade point averages, are offered for credit only and either carry a weight of ★0, or are marked as “Credit.”
    Undergraduate students who take courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering but are not registered in Engineering will have a course weight assigned for these courses according to the protocol of their home Faculty.
  2. fi—Denotes: “fee index,” the value used to calculate the instructional fees for each course. The fee index is multiplied by the fee index value (given in the appropriate subsection of Fees Payment Guide ) to give the dollar value of instructional fees for the course.
    For normal courses, the fee index is twice the value of the units of course weight; for example, a course with ★3 normally has fi 6. In cases where exceptional fees considerations need to be made, the fee index is set differently by the Board of Governors.
    Note that certain programs (e.g., MD, DDS, etc.) are assessed on a program fee basis for all or certain years. In these cases, the fee index calculation does not apply.
  3. (x term, a-b-c)—These figures in parentheses give information on when the course is offered and the hours of instruction required by the course in a week, or in some cases the total time in a term.
    In the case of a single-term course, the term in which the course is given is mentioned (item x). The designation “either term” means that the course may be offered either in the first term or in the second term or in each term, at the discretion of the department concerned. The designation “variable” means that the course may be taught either as a single-term or as a full-session course.
    Item a indicates lecture hours. Item b indicates seminar hour(s), demonstration hours (d), clinic hours (c), or lecture-laboratory hours (L). Item c indicates laboratory hours. For two-term courses, the hours of instruction are the same in both terms unless otherwise indicated. The expression 3/2 means 3 hours of instruction every second week; 2s/2 means 2 seminar hours every second week.
    Examples:
    (first term, 3-0-3): a course taught in first term with 3 hours lecture, no seminar, and 3 hours lab per week.
    (second term, 0-1s-2): a course taught in second term with no lectures, 1 seminar hour, and 2 hours of lab per week.
    (either term, 3-0-0): a course taught in either first or second term, or each term, with 3 lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
    (two-term, 3-0-3): a course taught over both first and second term with three lecture hours, no seminar, and three hours lab per week.
    (variable, 3-0-0): a course which may be taught in either first or second term or over two terms with three lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
  4. Prerequisite—This provides information on courses which must be successfully completed before registering in the more advanced course.
    Corequisite—This provides information on courses which must be taken before or at the same time as the course described in the listing.
    Note: Departments are authorized to cancel the registration of those students registered in a course offered by the department if they do not meet the prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements stated in the course description in this Calendar.
  5. [Department]— This indicates the department responsible for registration for interdepartmental courses. Normally, courses will be credited to the discipline listed in the square brackets.
  6. Open Studies Courses—Courses that are available to Open Studies students are designated in Bear Tracks Course Catalog by the  symbol.  indicates that a course is available to Open Studies students on a delayed registration basis only (see Registration  for complete details).
Important: Registration Procedures for Two-Term Courses

Students are strongly advised to refer to the Registration and Courses menu at www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.ca for details. Two-term courses are normally offered over two terms (either Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer). In a few instances, two-term courses are offered within a single term. In all cases these are identifiable in the Class Schedule because they consist of part A and part B (e.g., English 111A and 111B).

To successfully register in a two-term course, students, must do the following:

  • Register in both the part A and part B for all types of sections offered (Lectures, Labs, Seminars, etc.);
  • Register in the same section numbers for part A and part B of a course (e.g., Lecture A1 for both part A and part B, and Lab E3 for both part A and part B);
  • Register in all the appropriate sections on the same day.

All of the above must be done or the course registration is invalid and will be deleted. Invalid registrations will be deleted nightly. It is the student’s responsibility to attempt the course registration again, subject to availability.

Example: A student wishes to register in ABCD 101, a two-term course. It has a lecture and a lab section. Based on the student’s timetable planning, decides to take Lecture C3 and Lab C8. The student must add

In Fall Term ABCD 101A Lec C3 and ABCD 101A Lab C8,
and  
In Winter Term ABCD 101B Lec C3 and ABCD 101B Lab C8.

All these sections must be added on the same day to successfully register. Otherwise the registration in ABCD 101 will be deleted overnight and the student’s place in the course will be lost.

Course Renumbering

Over the years many courses have been renumbered. Old numbers can be found within individual course listings of previous Calendar editions.

Courses on Reserve

Courses not offered in the past four years are removed from this Calendar and placed on Reserve. These courses may be taught again in the future, in which case they would be brought back into the active Course Listings and placed in the Calendar. Information about Reserve Courses is available through the Registrar’s Office, the University Secretariat, and Faculty Offices.

Faculty Specific Regulations Regarding Courses

For specific Faculty regulations relating to courses and for a complete list of subjects taught by a Faculty, please consult the Undergraduate Programs section of the Calendar at the end of each Faculty section.

Physical Requirements for University Courses

The University has a commitment to the education of all academically qualified students and special services are frequently provided on campus to assist disabled students.

Nevertheless, some courses make certain unavoidable demands on students with respect to the possession of a certain level of physical skill or ability if the academic objectives of the course are to be realized. In case of doubt, students are advised to contact the Department concerned and Student Accessibility Disability Services (SAS), Office of the Dean of Students.

Because support services cannot be guaranteed for all off-campus courses, instructors may be obliged to refuse registration in such courses.

Course Availability

The following is a comprehensive course listing of all the approved courses that the University of Alberta may offer. The appearance of a course in this list does not guarantee that the course will actually be offered. The most current information on courses is available on Bear Tracks at https://www.beartracks.ualberta.ca

Course Listings

 

Agricultural and Resource Economics: Graduate

Notes

  1. See also INT D 565  for a course offered by more than one Department or Faculty and which may be taken as an option or as a course.
  2. Undergraduate AREC courses at the 400-level may be taken for credit by graduate students in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology.

  
  • AREC 600 - Directed Studies


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Analysis of selected research problems and design of research projects in production economics, natural resource economics, or marketing economics. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.
  
  • AREC 900 - Directed Research Project


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (variable, unassigned)

Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science: Undergraduate

Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Note: See also Animal Science (AN SC), Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ENCS), Interdisciplinary (INT D), Nutrition (NUTR), Nutrition and Food Science (NU FS), Plant Science (PL SC), Renewable Resources (REN R) and Soil Science (SOILS) for related courses.

  
  • AFNS 401 - Honors Seminar


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) Covers specialized topics of current interest to BSc Honors in Food Science students. Presentations by students, faculty and invited speakers. Offered concurrently with the Food Science section of AFNS 601. Only open to students in the BSc Honors in Food Science. Pre or corequisite: NU FS 407.
  
  • AFNS 416 - One Health


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) ‘One Health’ is an emerging paradigm in public and veterinary health which recognizes that human, animal and environmental health are interlinked. The course will address food and water safety, the increase in prevalence of antibiotic resistant organisms, emerging infectious zoonotic diseases, environmental protection and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the interaction of these diverse yet interconnected disciplines in protecting the health of populations. Graduate students may not register for credit (see AFNS 516) Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 416, 516 or SPH 416, 516. Prerequisites: *3 microbiology and *3 physiology or consent of instructor.

Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science: Graduate

Note: Prerequisites are shown to provide an indication of the background that is expected for these courses. Students not having the prerequisites for a course are encouraged to discuss their case with the course Instructor.

  
  • AFNS 500 - Individual Study


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Project or reading course under the supervision of a Faculty member requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisite: consent of Department. Note: May be taken more than once provided the topic is different.
  
  • AFNS 502 - Advanced Study of Food Fermentations


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-1s-0) Readings and class presentations on current developments in bacterial or fungal fermentation of foods. Development in Probiotics. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 402, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 502 and NU FS 402. Prerequisite: MICRB 265 or NU FS 361 or 363.
  
  • AFNS 503 - Processing of Milk and Dairy Products


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-1s-0) Technological principles of milk treatment and processes for fluid milk products; concentrated, dried, sterilized and fermented dairy products; cheese, butter and ice cream. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 403, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 503 and NU FS 403. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 504 - Muscle Food Science and Technology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3/2) Biological, biochemical, chemical, and technological aspects of the processing of animal muscle food including seafood product technology. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 404, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 504 and NU FS 404. Prerequisite: *3 in Biochemistry.
  
  • AFNS 506 - Rangeland Plant Communities of Western Canada


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Examines major rangeland plant communities and their physical environments in western Canada, including individual plant identification and ecology. Includes a review of various land uses such as livestock and wildlife grazing within these communities, their response to disturbances such as herbivory and fire, and other management considerations. Lectures and labs are the same as for ENCS 406, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 506 and ENCS 406. Prerequisite: ENCS 356 or consent of instructor. [Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science]
  
  • AFNS 507 - Science and Technology of Cereal and Oilseed Processing


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3/2) Biological, biochemical, chemical, and technological aspects of the processing of cereals and oilseeds. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 406, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 507 and NU FS 406. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 508 - Applied Bioinformatics


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Introduction to databases, software tools, and analysis methods used to characterize DNA and protein sequences. Topics include information retrieval from sequence databases, protein function prediction, assessing sequence similarity, measuring gene expression, and the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data. Offered in even numbered years. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 508 or AFNS 460. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 510 - Renewable Biomaterials


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Fundamentals in bio-based materials development, characterization, and applications. Sources and classification of biomaterials, synthesis of renewable polymeric biomaterials, their characterization using different techniques, and industrial applications will be discussed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 511 - Veterinary Immunology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Application of immunological principles to the understanding of animal health and disease with a focus on livestock and companion animals. Students will apply a broad understanding of host-pathogen interactions and the basic mechanisms of disease progression to assess the short and long-term impact of pathogenesis to the health of animals, their caretakers, and consumers. Lectures will be followed by active discussion of selected readings. Lectures are the same as for AN SC 411, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 511 and AN SC 411. Prerequisite: (IMIN 200 or equivalent) and consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 516 - One Health


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) ‘One Health’ is an emerging paradigm in public and veterinary health which recognizes that human, animal and environmental health are interlinked. The course will address food and water safety, the increase in prevalence of antibiotic resistant organisms, emerging infectious zoonotic diseases, environmental protection and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the interaction of these diverse yet interconnected disciplines in protecting the health of populations. Lectures and labs are the same as for AFNS 416, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 416, 516 or SPH 416, 516. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 520 - Ruminant Physiology and Metabolic Diseases


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) A discussion-based course on current literature in digestive physiology, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases of ruminant animals. Offered only in odd numbered years. Prerequisite: *3 in each of Nutrition and Physiology.
  
  • AFNS 521 - Carcass and Meat Quality


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3/2) The conversion of muscle to meat in livestock and poultry: definitions and measurement of carcass and meat quality; influences of pre- and post-slaughter factors on carcass and meat quality. The lab will consist of a two-day field trip during Reading Week. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 420, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 521 and AN SC 420. Prerequisites: *3 Biochemistry or AN SC 320 and consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 522 - Advanced Biocatalysis


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Will focus on taking a practical approach to whole cell fermentation systems and enzyme-based approaches as well as synthetic biology. The students will learn the theories behind, and applications of, the most commonly used approaches in the bio-industrial and food industries. The course will deploy a mixture of lectures, peer discussion and debate, guest speakers, and group activities. Prerequisite: *3 Microbiology or Food Microbiology, or consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 524 - Nutrition and Metabolism Related to Cancer


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) A lecture and reading course to address nutritional issues specifically related to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 424, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 524, NU FS 424, ONCOL 524 and 424. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered jointly by the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry). [Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science].
  
  • AFNS 527 - Food Safety


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Providing students with an understanding of the principles of risk: benefit evaluations related to safety concerns about foods. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 427, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 527 and NU FS 427. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 528 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Seminars are the same as for NU FS 428, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 528 and NU FS 428. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. *3 MICRB and *6 PHYSL recommended.
  
  • AFNS 530 - Principles of Sensory Evaluation of Foods


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Principles and methods of analysis of the sensory properties of foods; appearance, texture, aroma, and taste. Physiology of sensory receptors. Applications, advantages, and limitations of sensory methods. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 430, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 530 and NU FS 430. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 532 - Advanced Food Protein Chemistry and Technology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Chemistry and technology of food protein purification, modification, structure and functional properties. Food related proteins from animal and plant sources will be discussed. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 536 - Advanced Topics in Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-2s-0) Exploration of the scientific literature in selected topics in Nutrition. Lectures in fundamentals of human nutrition related to each topic will be presented to compliment discussion and critical review of readings from primary research and review papers. Application of new findings to understanding of human nutrition will be addressed. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 436, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 536 and NU FS 436. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 542 - Sustainability of Food and Bio-based Products


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-2s-0) This course provides a comprehensive review on sustainability in the food and “green” products industries, and provides a hands-on introduction to methods such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) which is used to evaluate the environmental impact of products and processes. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 442, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate students. Credit will only be given for one of NU FS 442 or AFNS 542. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 543 - Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Lifestyle


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) This is an advanced course examining the relationship between the role of lifestyle factors in the etiology and pathophysiology, as well as the treatment of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Application of recent findings to our understanding of these chronic metabolic diseases will be addressed. Lectures are the same as for NUTR 443, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 543 and NUTR 443. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 552 - Nutrition in the Prevention of Chronic Human Diseases


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) A lecture and reading course for graduate students to review current research and the scientific basis of nutrition intervention in the prevention and treatment of chronic human disease. Translation of research findings to nutrition recommendations in topical areas including global health and food supply, obesity, cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and behavior-cognitive disorders. Lectures are the same as for NUTR 452, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 552 and NUTR 452. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. *6 PHYSL recommended.
  
  • AFNS 554 - Unit Operations in Food Preservation


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Processes used in food preservation. Dehydration, freezing, sterilization and canning, irradiation and high pressure processing. Effect of processing on food properties. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 454, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 554 and NU FS 454. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 561 - Ruminant Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Integration of theory and practical concepts in ruminant nutrition, digestion and metabolism through topics such as energy flow in ruminants, protein systems and net feed efficiency. Laboratories will involve formulation of rations for various physiological states of beef and dairy cattle, economical rations, feed mixes, protein systems (degradable and undegradable protein systems) and net feed efficiency formulations. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 461, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 561 and AN SC 461. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 562 - Swine Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Nutrient utilization and requirements, feed ingredients, and applied feeding program. Feed formulation strategies and current topics in swine nutrition will be discussed in detail. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 462, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 562 and AN SC 462. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 563 - Poultry Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Nutritional requirements, feeding programs, and feed ingredients used for poultry. Feed formulation strategies and current topics in poultry nutrition will be discussed extensively. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 462, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AN SC 462, AN SC 463, AFNS 515, and 563. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 565 - Plant Breeding


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) This course will focus on different plant breeding methods and their relationship to the major crop species, as well as use of different molecular and biotechnology techniques in plant breeding. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 565 and PL SC 465. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 566 - Advanced Food Microbiology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-1s-0) A lecture/discussion course on selected topics in food microbiology. Prerequisite: One of: (MICRB 265, NU FS 361, or 363) and consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 568 - Clinical Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Basic principles of nutrition in clinical situations. The role of diet in the management of various diseases. The laboratory sessions include practical experience in providing individualized nutritional care for clients from various cultural backgrounds. Lectures and labs are the same as for NUTR 468, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 568, NUTR 468 and NU FS 468. Pre- or corequisite: NUTR 301.
  
  • AFNS 569 - Advanced Animal Metabolism


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) A discussion-based course on selected topics in energy and nitrogen digestion and metabolism in domestic animals. Offered in odd numbered years. Prerequisite: 400 level animal nutrition course and consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 570 - Experimental Procedures in Nutrition and Metabolism


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Current methodologies in nutrition and metabolism. Prerequisites: NUTR 301 and 302 or equivalent, or consent of Instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for NUTR 504 or AFNS 570.
  
  • AFNS 571 - Applied Poultry Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Study of avian anatomy, physiology, behavior, and health as it relates to modern poultry production. Current management practices to optimize production efficiency and animal well-being are examined. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 471, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 571 and AN SC 471. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 572 - Practical Case Studies in Rangeland Management and Conservation


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Cumulative effects of fire, grazing, browsing, and improvement practices on the productivity and species composition of range and pasture ecosystems, including management implications. Extended field trip prior to the start of classes. Lectures and labs are the same as for ENCS 471, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 572 and ENCS 471. Offered in odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: ENCS 356; ENCS 406 strongly recommended.
  
  • AFNS 574 - Applied Beef Cattle Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Examination of current and potential future production and management practices to optimize production efficiency and animal well-being in the Canadian and international beef industry. Laboratories emphasize practical applications, field trips, and discussion. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 474, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 574 and AN SC 474. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 575 - Advanced Functional Genomics Technologies in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Modular course offering training in a variety of research technologies. Modules offered will vary from term to term. Modules may include HPLC, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, gene isolation and cloning, gene amplification, cDNA library screening and microarray. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 576 - Applied Swine Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Evaluation of swine breeding, feeding, housing management, and disease prevention practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being. Laboratories involve analysis of production practices with a view to optimizing efficiency. Lectures and labs are the same as for AN SC 476, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 576 and AN SC 476. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 577 - Advanced Community Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Examination of nutrition problems in contemporary communities that relate to health promotion, food security, policy, program planning and community nutrition throughout the life cycle. Discussion of nutrition programs and resources. Students will develop the skills to write a community grant application. Lectures and labs are the same as for NUTR 477, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 577 and NUTR 477. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 578 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) The principles of diet therapy in selected areas of current interest. Emphasis on case studies, research and practical problems in clinical dietetics. Lectures and labs are the same as for NUTR 476, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 578 and NUTR 476. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 580 - Advanced Study of Microbial Food Safety


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-1s-0) Emerging issues in microbiological safety of foods. Reading and class presentations on current developments in the microbiological safety of foods. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 480, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 580 and NU FS 480. Prerequisite: MICRB 265 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 581 - Advanced Foods


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Critical evaluation of current literature on the effects of ingredients and processing on quality characteristics of foods. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 481, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 581 and NU FS 481. Prerequisites: NU FS 374 and *3 Biochemistry or consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 582 - Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) Diseases of cereal, oilseed, pulse, forage, vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. Course is the same as PL SC 481, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Offered in odd-numbered years. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 582 and PL SC 481. Prerequisite: PL SC 380 or consent of instructor.
  
  • AFNS 585 - Advanced Quantitative Genomics


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Genetics and analysis of quantitative traits in farm animals and plants. Detecting, locating and measuring effects of quantitative trait loci (QTL). Recent developments in QTL mapping and discovery. The laboratory sessions include commonly used software for analyzing data from breeding and genomics experiments. Offered in odd numbered years. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 595 - Integrated Crop Protection


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) Integrated agronomic, mechanical, biological, and chemical control of insects, disease organisms, and weeds that interfere with field crop and horticultural crop production. Lectures are the same as for PL SC 495, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 595 and PL SC 495. Prerequisites: At least two of ENT 222, PL SC 352 or 380, and the third as a corequisite, or consent of the instructor.
  
  • AFNS 599 - Advanced Agri-Chemical Analysis


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Advanced analysis of food and agri-industrial materials with a focus on good laboratory practices (GLP), chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC), mass spectrometry, and other modern techniques from sample preparation to analysis of data. Lectures are the same as for NU FS 499, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 599 and NU FS 499. Prerequisite: NU FS 372 or consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 601 - Seminar


    ★ 1 (fi 2) (either term, 0-2s-0) Covers specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in AFNS. Presentations by students, faculty and invited speakers. Students register in one of four sections - Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science or Human Nutrition. Attendance is required of all graduate students throughout their program. MSc students normally register for one term in year 2, and are required to present one seminar; PhD students normally register for one term in each of year 1 and 3, and are required to present one seminar per term. Only open to graduate students in AFNS.
  
  • AFNS 602 - Graduate Reading Project


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Individual study. Critical reviews of selected literature under the direction of a Faculty member. Note: May be taken more than once if the topic is different. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
  
  • AFNS 603 - Graduate Research Project


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Directed laboratory study under supervision of a Faculty member. Note: May be taken more than once if the topic is different. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
  
  • AFNS 660 - Communication in Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 0-3s-0) Course designed for graduate students in the early stages of their graduate program. Students will learn effective communication skills for life as a graduate student and a future scientist. Topics will include the scientific method; paper, thesis and grant writing; poster and lecture development and delivery; ethics in science; graduate student supervisor relationships. Open only to graduate students in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science. Preference given to those in the first year of their program. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AFNS 675 - Introduction to Research Methods in Nutritional Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-3s-0) To develop skills in critical review of the literature, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, and the execution and presentation of research in the nutrition and metabolism fields. Lectures include concepts in experimental design, logistics of data collection and basic statistical analysis. The seminar includes practical application of these tools and completion of a critical review to compliment student’s research program. Normally taken by students in the MSc and PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism during the first year of their graduate studies program.
  
  • AFNS 900 - Directed Research Project (Course-based Masters)


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, unassigned) Individual study supervised by the student’s supervisor, requiring the preparation of a comprehensive report, presentation of a seminar and oral examination by the student’s supervisor and one additional faculty member. Open only to students in the MAg, MEng or MSc course-based program.

Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences: Undergraduate

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

  
  • ALES 204 - Communication Fundamentals for Professionals


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Successful professionals require strong communication skills. This course focuses on interpersonal communication in professional settings, examining factors that enhance or impede communication and exploring strategies for communicating more effectively with different audiences. Students develop written, visual, and oral communication skills that help them connect with others both in and outside the organization, and convey information in positive and persuasive ways. Open only to Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences students. [Human Ecology]
  
  • ALES 291 - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences


    ★ 3-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  
  • ALES 391 - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences


    ★ 3-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  
  • ALES 491 - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences


    ★ 3-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.

American Sign Language: Undergraduate

Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
Faculty of Arts

Notes

  1. The Department reserves the right to place students in the language course appropriate to their level of language skill.
  2. Placement tests may be administered in order to assess prior background. Students with an American Sign Language background should consult a Department advisor. Such students may be granted advanced placement and directed to register in an advanced course more suitable to their level of ability. Students seeking to fulfill their Language Other than English requirement may begin at any one appropriate level, but must take the full ★6 in one language.
  3. The Department will withhold credit from students completing courses for which prior background is deemed to make them ineligible. For example, 100-level courses are normally restricted to students with little or no prior knowledge in that language. Should a student with matriculation standing, or those possessing prior background (such as native speakers or those for whom it is their first language) register in the 100-level course, credit may be withheld.

  
  • ASL 111 - Beginners’ American Sign Language I


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 5-0-0) Designed to provide basic practical communication and conversational skill in American Sign Language for students with little or no previous background. Covers material in matriculation-level ASL. Note: Not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or students with credit in ASL 35 or its equivalents in Canada or other countries. Not to be taken by students with credit in EDPY 474 or 565.
  
  • ASL 112 - Beginners’ American Sign Language II


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 5-0-0) Prerequisite: ASL 111 or consent of Department. Note: Not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or students with credit in ASL 35 or its equivalents in Canada or other countries.
  
  • ASL 211 - Intermediate American Sign Language I


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 5-0-0) Intensive instruction in ASL Topics covered on deaf community and culture. Prerequisite: ASL 35 or ASL 112 or consent of Department.
  
  • ASL 212 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 5-0-0) Prerequisite: ASL 211 or consent of Department.

Anatomie: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean

  
  • ANATE 140 - Anatomie


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Introduction aux structures du corps humain. Doit être complété avant l’année 2 du BScInf (bilingue). Notes: La priorité sera accordée aux étudiants du BScInf (bilingue). Note(s): (1) La priorité sera accordée aux étudiants du BScInf (bilingue). (2) Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour NURS 140. (3) Les étudiants du BScInf (bilingue) et ceux qui envisagent de transférer au programme doivent obtenir une note de passage d’au moins C+ afin de pouvoir continuer dans le programme.
  
  • ANATE 200 - Morphologie Humaine


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Introduction à l’anatomie du corps humain. Le cours traite de l’anatomie macroscopique et microscopique des tissus, organes et des systèmes du corps humain, en mettant l’accent sur les relations, les interactions et les fonctions des structures majeures. Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ANATE 140, ANAT 200, ou NURS 140.
  
  • ANATE 409 - Histologie Humaine


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 2-0-1) Ce cours d’introduction à l’histologie mettra l’accent sur la reconnaissance et l’identification de la structure et de l’organisation cellulaire associée à la physiologie normale des divers tissus et organes du corps humain. Ce cours comportera une part égale de cours théoriques et de laboratoires étant donné qu’il est essentiel d’acquérir et développer le sens de l’observation nécessaire à l’étude de l’histologie. Ce cours devrait permettre une compréhension de la relation étroite entre l’histologie, la physiologie et la pratique médicale. Préalables: BIOLE 201, PHYSE 210, ou PHYSL 210, ou PHYSL 212 et 214, ou ZOOL 241 et 242.

Anatomy: Undergraduate

Division of Anatomy
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

  
  • ANAT 200 - Human Morphology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introductory survey course in general human anatomy. The course covers the gross and microscopic anatomy of the tissues, organs and organ systems of the body, with emphasis on the relationships, interactions and functions of major structures.
  
  • ANAT 305 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-2) A study of human gross anatomy from a regional perspective, with a particular emphasis on cross-sectional structure and three-dimensional relationships. Students will apply their knowledge to correlate prosected human cadaveric specimens with radiological images derived from a variety of techniques. This course is intended to prepare students who are considering a career in applied radiological imaging and radiotherapy. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or permission of the Department.
  
  • ANAT 400 - Human Embryonic Development


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) A study of the development of the human embryo from conception to birth. The development of cells, tissues and organs of specific major structures will be covered including their relative development to other systems and structures. An understanding of anomalous development and the ability to survive will be included based on a thorough understanding of normal development. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or consent of Division. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of ANAT 300 or 400.
  
  • ANAT 401 - Human Neuroanatomy


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) A study of the human nervous system including its development and function from an anatomical viewpoint. Both the central and peripheral nervous systems will be presented with some emphasis on abnormal development and its consequences. There will be an emphasis on clinical application where appropriate. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or consent of Division. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of ANAT 301 or 401.
  
  • ANAT 402 - Human Histology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) A detailed study of the histology of the tissues and organ systems of the human body and the structural principles that govern their organization, interaction and physiological function. Will be based on self-study, utilizing an interactive, web-based learning program, and group discussions during weekly seminar sessions. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or equivalent and consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 403 - The Human Body


    ★ 6 (fi 12) (first term, 3-0-5) A detailed, regional study of the gross anatomy of the human body using functional, clinical, and evolutionary perspectives. Will include lectures and laboratory sessions involving dissection of human cadavers. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or equivalent and consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 490 - Individual Study


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Registration is contingent upon a student having made prior arrangements with a Faculty member in the Division. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. This is primarily a supervised self-study in any of the anatomical disciplines. Prerequisite: consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 491 - Current Topics in Anatomy


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-1s-0) Discussion of topics relevant to the anatomical disciplines. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. Prerequisite: consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 497 - Research Project


    ★ 4-8 (variable) (variable, variable) Directed research carried out in the laboratory of an assigned member of the Division. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once. Successful completion requires a written report and oral presentation on the research project. Registration is contingent upon a student having made prior arrangements with a Faculty member in the Division. Prerequisite: consent of Division.

Anatomy: Graduate

  
  • ANAT 500 - Human Development


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) A study of human development from conception to birth. The formation of tissues and organ systems will be covered, including their relations to other developing systems and structures. An understanding of anomalous development and the ability to survive will be included based on thorough understanding of normal developmental processes. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 or consent of Division. Restricted to students registered in the Pathologist’s Assistant program.
  
  • ANAT 503 - Human Anatomy


    ★ 6 (fi 12) (first term, 3-0-5) A detailed, regional examination of human structure incorporating functional, developmental, clinical and evolutionary perspectives. This course will used both didactic and practical instruction, including the dissection of human cadaveric tissue. Prerequisite: ANAT 200 with a minimum grade of B+ or consent of Division. Restricted to students registered in the Pathologist’s Assistant program.
  
  • ANAT 600 - Medical Gross Anatomy


    ★ 8 (fi 16) (two term, 0-0-12) Advanced study of human gross anatomy. Will entail supervised, self-directed, hands-on dissection by the student for the examination of human structure and function. Particular emphasis will be placed on the clinical relevance of Human Anatomy and its importance to clinical medicine. Prerequisite: consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 603 - Medical Histology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-1) Advanced study of human histology with an emphasis on the relevance of histological examination to clinical medicine. Students will participate in discussions and complete a web-based interactive program. Prerequisite: consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 606 - Selected Topics in Advanced Human Anatomy


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-3) An in-depth, supervised, self-directed study focussing on topics relevant to the anatomical disciplines. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. Registration is contingent upon a student having made prior arrangements with a Faculty member in the Division. Prerequisite: consent of Division.
  
  • ANAT 607 - Current Topics in Human Anatomy


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-1s-0) Discussion of topics relevant to the anatomical disciplines. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. Prerequisite: consent of Division.

Anglais: Undergraduate

Faculté Saint-Jean

Notes

  1. Only one ★6 or two ★3 courses at the 100 level can be credited to the BA program.
  2. Prerequisite for 200, 300, and 400 level courses is ★6 of junior level English/Anglais.
  3. ★6 of junior level English/Anglais can include ANGL 111 or ANGL 113 , or ANGL 122  and ANGL 126 .
  4. ANGL 102 was previously the final course in the series of Anglais langue seconde courses (ALS). It does not qualify for credit toward the required ★6 of junior level English/Anglais. (see Compulsory Test for Students Admitted Without English 30 or Equivalent  and notes Course Listings ).
  5. ANGL 102 is now called ALS 125 . The course remains the same.

  
  • ANGL 122 - Texts and Contexts


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course explores a specific issue using a variety of genres and media. Not to be taken by students with *6 in approved junior English/Anglais including ANGL 101, 111, 113. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 30-1 or ANGL 102 or ALS 125 or equivalent.
  
  • ANGL 123 - Language, Literature and Culture


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Studies in the literary and cultural uses of language. Not to be taken by students with *6 in approved junior English/Anglais including ANGL 101, 111 or 113. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 30-1 or ANGL 102 or ALS 125 or equivalent.
  
  • ANGL 124 - English Literature in Global Perspective


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Studies in the literatures of the English-speaking world. Not to be taken by students with *6 in approved junior English/Anglais including ANGL 101, 111 or 113. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 30-1 or ANGL 102 or ALS 125 or equivalent.
  
  • ANGL 126 - Exploring Writing Studies


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) This workshop course focuses on both the theory and practice of the writing process to help students experience firsthand how university writers enter into rich ongoing conversations by engaging with the words and ideas of others. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 30-1 or ANGL 102 or ALS 125 or equivalent. Note: Not to be taken by students with credits in WRS 101.

Anglais langue seconde: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean

Notes

  1. La série de cours d’Anglais langue seconde sont: ALS 105 , ALS 110 , ALS 115 , ALS 120  et ALS 125 .
  2. Les cours ALS 105 , ALS 110 , ALS 115  , et ALS 125  se destinent aux étudiants qui ne disposent pas de la base nécessaire pour satisfaire aux exigences des cours ANGL 111 , ANGL 113 , ANGL 122  et ANGL 126 .
  3. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire (voir Compulsory Test for Students Admitted Without English 30 or Equivalent ) pour tous les cours ALS 105 , ALS 110 , ALS 115 , ALS 120  et ALS 125 .

  
  • ALS 105 - Niveau élémentaire 1


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-2) Étude des éléments et des structures de base de l’anglais parlé et écrit. Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ANGL 113, ESL ou EAP 140, 145, 150, ALS 100, 110, 115, 120, 125, 160, ANGL 102 ou leurs équivalents. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire. Veuillez consulter l’article « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l’équivalent » dans la section de Faculté Saint-Jean de l’annuaire.
  
  • ALS 110 - Niveau élémentaire 2


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-2) Étude des éléments et des structures de base de l’anglais parlé et écrit. Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ANGL 113, ESL ou EAP 140, 145, 150, ALS 100, 115, 120, 125, 160, ANGL 102 ou leurs équivalents. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire ou préalable ALS 105. Veuillez consulter l’article « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l’équivalent » dans la section de Faculté Saint-Jean de l’annuaire.
  
  • ALS 115 - Niveau intermédiaire 1


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-2) Étude des éléments et des structures complexes de l’anglais parlé et écrit. Note : Anciennement ANGL 113 et ALS 160. Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ANGL 113, ESL ou EAP 140, 145, 150, ALS 120, 125, 160, ANGL 102 ou leurs équivalents. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire ou préalable ALS 110. Veuillez consulter l’article « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l’équivalent » dans la section de Faculté Saint-Jean de l’annuaire.
  
  • ALS 120 - Niveau intermédiaire 2


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-2) Étude des éléments et des structures complexes de l’anglais parlé et écrit. Note : Anciennement ANGL 113 et ALS 160. Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ESL ou EAP 140, 145, 150, ALS 125, 160, ANGL 102 ou leurs équivalents. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire ou préalable ALS 115. Veuillez consulter l’article « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l’équivalent » dans la section de Faculté Saint-Jean de l’annuaire.
  
  • ALS 125 - Introduction à l’anglais écrit, niveau universitaire


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-2) Vise à faire acquérir les compétences communicatives écrites nécessaires à l’expression courante de niveau universitaire. Note: Anciennement ANGL 102. Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ESL ou EAP 140, 145, 150, ALS 160, ANGL 102 ou leurs équivalents. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire ou préalable ALS 120. Veuillez consulter l’article « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English.

Animal Science: Undergraduate

Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Note: See also Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (AFNS), Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ENCS), Interdisciplinary (INT D), Nutrition (NUTR), Nutrition and Food Science (NU FS), Plant Science (PL SC), and Renewable Resources (REN R) for related courses.

  
  • AN SC 100 - Introduction to Animal Health Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) An orientation to current issues and challenges related to animal health and disease in a global context. An interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society and its relationship to agriculture, food safety and human health. Causes of disease and the principles of maintaining healthy animals. The history and development of animal health professions and their roles. Not available to students who have credit in AN SC 375. Not available to students with *90 in ALES or Science without consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Biology 30.
  
  • AN SC 101 - Principles of Animal Agriculture


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Principles and practices of modern animal production and management. Brief introduction to the structure of the livestock, poultry, and game ranching industries. Principles of animal management, breeding and feeding. Current issues in animal agriculture. Students gain direct experience with animals in production/research environments. Prerequisite: Biology 30.
  
  • AN SC 120 - Companion Animals and Society


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Diverse and evolving roles of companion animals in human society. Pets and the companion animal industry. Topics include: behavior, cognition and training; breeds and breeding; performance; nutrition, health and physiology. Prerequisite: Biology 30.
  
  • AN SC 260 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Function, metabolism, homeostasis, requirements and sources of nutrients and energy for animals. Laboratory will involve principles of diet formulation. Prerequisite: *3 in university-level biology or chemistry. Credit will be given for only one of AN SC 260, NUTR 260 and 301 or equivalent.
  
  • AN SC 310 - Physiology of Domestic Animals


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Fundamental principles of regulation and maintenance of the internal environment. Includes a review of mechanisms providing for homeorrhesis and well-being of domestic animals in response to changes in the external environment (e.g., light, temperature, social). Prerequisites: BIOL 107 and *6 in university-level chemistry.
  
  • AN SC 311 - Metabolic Physiology of Domestic Animals


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) The physiological basis of the metabolic processes in domestic animals. Includes a review of the physiological mechanisms and neuroendocrine regulation of digestion, metabolism, growth and lactation. Prerequisite: AN SC 310 or equivalent.
  
  • AN SC 312 - Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) The physiological basis of reproduction, fertility and embryonic development in domestic animals in relation to animal productivity. The study of the physiological mechanisms regulating gonadal function, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy and parturition as well as the physiological basis for sound reproductive management. Prerequisite: AN SC 310 or equivalent.
  
  • AN SC 318 - Influence of Microorganisms on Animal Biology


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Fundamentals of interactions between microorganisms and animals and how these interactions integrate with animal production and improvement of animal health. Emphasis on the evolution and ecology of the microbial inhabitants with the host and the underlying molecular mechanisms of the host microbial interactions. Pre- or corequisite: MICRB 265 or BIOL 207.
  
  • AN SC 320 - Livestock Growth and Meat Production


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-1s-0) Concepts of growth and development applied to meat production from farm livestock. Form and function of bone, muscle and fat. Livestock and carcass appraisal. Prerequisite: AN SC 200 or *3 in university level biology.
  
  • AN SC 325 - Equine Science


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) An in-depth study of equine anatomy, physiology, husbandry and diseases, both infectious and non-infectious. Equine nutrition, behaviour and the horse industry will also be examined. Prerequisite: AN SC 100 or AN SC 101 or consent of instructor.
  
  • AN SC 375 - Animal Health and Disease


    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Principles of maintaining healthy animals, and an examination of current issues related to animal health and disease. Infectious and non-infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health and may impact international trade and export. Principles and mechanisms of immunity, disease surveillance, pathophysiology, treatment, prevention, management and economic impact of specific diseases and risks of bioterrorism. Prerequisite: AN SC 100 and 200 or consent of instructor. AN SC 310 or PHYSL 210 or (ZOOL 241 and 242) are recommended.
 

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