NRES 770 - Nutritional Ecology of Vertebrates

(3 units)

Introduction to nutrition and nutritional ecology of vertebrate animals. This course will be an in-depth look at the role of nutrition in survival and population growth of wildlife in natural habitats. We will integrate current scientific knowledge on food habits, food composition and digestion in mammalian and avian species within the constraints of migration, hibernation, energy, minerals, and potentially toxic compounds in food.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. develop a comparative assessment of nutrient and energy requirements for vertebrate animals.
2. demonstrate or enhance the ability to assess peer-reviewed publication relating to nutrition of vertebrate animals.
3. demonstrate an understanding of protein metabolism and requirements, energy requirements, and metabolism of requirements.
4. describe and use techniques for constructing energy and nutrient budgets of wild animals.

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