Growth & Development of Domestic Animals

ANS 3043H

ANS3043H 

                                                  SPRING 2008

 

Dr. Sally E. Johnson

Dept. of Animal Sciences

224E Bldg 459

E-mail; sealy@ufl.edu

 

Objectives:

• Provide an in-depth examination of the events and processes that control embryogenesis and fetal and adult growth.

 

• Facilitate an interactive approach to current topics governing large animal growth and development.

 

• Provide limited exposure to current technologies used to manipulate and examine cellular metabolism.

 

 

Textbook: Principles of Animal Growth, Gerrard and Grant.

 

Lecture;  Monday, 11:45-12:35 AM, Room 201, Larson Building

    

Grading:  Class Attendance and Participation

 

Week	Topic
1	Organizational Meeting
2	Endocrinology
3	Early Embryonic Development
4	Fetal Development
5	Tissue Structure
6	Skeletal Biology
7	Muscle Biology
8	Adipogenesis
9	Whole Body Growth
10	Hormonal Regulation of Growth
11	Nutrient Partitioning
12	Final Exam