ANSC 2010 Domestic Animal Metabolism
This course integrates cellar and whole-animal metabolism through introduction to metabolic regulation. The student will be introduced to the nomenclature, structures and functions of cellular metabolites and vitamins. Chemical structure will be related to cellular reaction in various tissue types of domestic animals. Ruminants and non-ruminants will be contrasted. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Gross comparison of avian, ruminant, and non-ruminant species.
- Metabolism reactions in animal cells.
- Comparison of hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and resonant structures.
- How pH influences metabolism in animal cells.
- Nature of functional groups in biomolecules.
- Nature of connective tissue and muscle.
- Carbohydrate/energy metabolism in ruminants and non-ruminants.
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Compare and contrast avian, ruminant, and non-ruminant species.
2. Describe the chemical reactions in living cells.
3. Describe how pH influences cellular metabolism.
4. Describe the functional groups in cellular metabolism.
5. Describe the structure and function of connective tissue and muscle.
6. Describe how carbohydrate/energy metabolism in both ruminants and non-ruminants.