ANSC 260 - Behavior and Welfare of Farm and Companion Animals

Institution:

The University of Tennessee-Martin

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Description:

An introduction to animal behavior and welfare and ethical issues in the animal industry. Behavioral topics will focus on the development of behavior, communication, learning, social structure, and sexual, maternal, feeding, aggressive and stereotypic behaviors in domestic farm and companion animals. The second half of the course will focus on philosophies related to animal welfare, myths and facts, animal and human relationships, issues related to animal welfare and animal activism. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Prereq: ANSC 230.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utm.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 881-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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