SA 4224 - Nutrition for Exotic Animals

Institution:

Delaware Valley University

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Description:

This course deals with the special nutritional problems posed by wild animals in captivity. Zoos contain hundreds of species, each representing a digestive strategy for a specific ecological niche. Adapting a substitute diet to meet these varied needs is a challenge. Students will combine information on natural history, historical records, and domestic animal models to design feeding programs for captive wildlife. Prerequisites: CH 2003 Principles of Organic Chemistry or CH 2120 Organic Chemistry I. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.delval.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 345-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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