Companion Animal Sciences Institute

Course Title: Energy Yielding Nutrients - 302

Credits: 2

Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

Course Description

This course is an extensive investigation into 3 of the 6 nutrient classes. 

Section one explores carbohydrates. It addresses the purposes and digestibility of carbohydrates, as well as how carbohydrates are utilized by the canine body. 

Section two explores protein sources and amino acids. The student will examine the purposes of protein, factors that affect protein requirements, and the effects of deficiencies and excesses.

Section three examines lipids. This section will explore the differences between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, the source and function of fats, and also why some fats are considered essential while others are not.

Students should emerge from this course with a foundational understanding of:

• classifications and functions of carbohydrates
• simple carbohydrates, starches and fibers
• digestibility and metabolism of carbohydrates
• amino acids
• requirements and digestibility of proteins
• protein complementation
• classifications and functions of lipids
• essential fatty acids
• Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids

Course Texts

• Canine and Feline Nutrition A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals 2nd Edition by Case, Carey, Hirakawa, and Daristotle (This text is available through CASI for $30 USD, which covers only the cost for shipping from publisher and shipping to you)
• Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Edition by Hand.

Schedule

The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 2 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.

Prerequisites

None

Tuition

$200 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST.

Enrollment

Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.