Course Title: General Canine Nutrition - 301
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This foundational course will examine some of the general information needed to start understanding the field of canine nutrition. This information will prepare the student for more in-depth studies in the field of nutritional sciences and will prepare the student for follow-up courses. The course explores definitions, calculations, and some of the basics concerning nutrients. This course is evaluated by way of written assignments.
Students should emerge from this course with able to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- the terminology used when describing different types of energy
- the terminology used when discussing metabolic rates
- energy balance
- calculations needed to determine how much food a dog should eat
- what is meant by "complete and balanced" in reference to dog foods
- basic information concerning nutrients
Required Resources:
- Lecture notes: Provided.
Prerequisites:
None