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AN SCI 336

ANIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

3 credits.

Covers growth and development of an animal from a single cell to an organism and factors such as nutrition, hormone, genetics and gut microbials influencing growth and development in both cell and tissue levels. Includes the molecular and cellular basis of prenatal and postnatal growth and development. Focuses on development and growth of tissues including muscle, adipose, connective, mammary, and bone tissues that are associated with animal production. Also includes the use of growth promotants in livestock to improve growth performance and increase the quality of carcasses and animal production.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ( ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 and 152 ), ( ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 and 102 ), or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the process of growth and development from a single cell level to a whole organism level Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the principles and basic biological functions associated with animal growth and development applied to animal production systems Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain what factors affect livestock growth and development and how alteration of these factors impacts growth performance of livestock Audience: Undergraduate 4. Integrate and apply multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired from this course to estimate and enhance growth and efficiency of animal products Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the process of growth and development from a single cell level to a whole organism level Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the principles and basic biological functions associated with animal growth and development applied to animal production systems Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain what factors affect livestock growth and development and how alteration of these factors impacts growth performance of livestock Audience: Undergraduate 4. Integrate and apply multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired from this course to estimate and enhance growth and efficiency of animal products Audience: Undergraduate

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