ANSC 3367 - Animal Behavior and Welfare

Credit(s): 3

Course offering insights into the behavior of animals, factors influencing the expression of different behaviors, and the ways understanding behavior may be used to assess and improve animal welfare. Basic principles will be illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of species, both domestic and wild, but the focus of the course will be on applying concepts to understand the behavior and welfare of livestock and companion animals. This course involves formal lectures and group discussions through discussion posts on D2L.