Students choose this specialization because they wish to learn about the basic biology of large mammals and birds. Students study animal physiology and function, reproduction and nutrition, immunology, genetics and biotechnology and its uses with animals. There is a strong ‘hands-on’ component to many courses and this is coupled with the close proximity of the University Farm as well as the Large Animal Research and Small Animal Research units which are located on the Macdonald Campus.
YOU MAY TAKE THIS SPECIALIZATION WITH THE FOLLOWING MAJOR: Life Sciences
Please note that this Specialization in Animal Biology is only open to students who are enrolled in the BSc (AgEnvSc) degree. However, if you are enrolled in any other degree ‐ either on the Macdonald Campus or the Downtown Campus ‐ you may take the exact same courses (and have them appear on your transcript) in the form of a Minor in Animal Biology.
For questions about the Animal Biology Specialization, please contact the bsc-advisor.agenvsc [at] mcgill.ca (student advisor).
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits
To view the list of courses:
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Animal Biology (24 Credits)
Offered by:Natural Resource Sciences
Degree:B SC Agricu and Environm Sc
Program Requirement: The specialization in Animal Biology is intended for students who wish to further their studies in the basic biology of large mammals and birds. Successful completion of the program should enable students to qualify for application to most veterinary colleges in North America, to study in a variety of postgraduate biology programs, and to work in many laboratory settings.
For information on academic advising, see: http://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/studentinfo/advising
Required Courses (15 credits)-
ANSC 312
Animal Health and Disease
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: An introduction to the pathogenesis and control of diseases in farm animals. Immune response and other protective mechanisms. Implications of animal diseases and drug therapy for product safety and public health.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 323
Mammalian Physiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 324
Devel. Biology & Reproduction
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Focus on the hormonal, cellular and molecular aspects of reproduction and development (gametogenesis, folliculogenesis, fertilization, embryonic and foetal
development, parturition, lactation period, periods before and after puberty). Emphasis on underlying cellular mechanisms and their regulation by hormones
and the environment.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 420
Animal Biotechnology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Applications of animal biotechnology in agriculture, biomedicine and environmental
preservation, including culture, manipulation and transformation of somatic cells, isolation of stem cells, reproductive biotechnologies, animal cloning by nuclear transplantation, production of genetically modified and gene-edited animals,
and cell and gene therapies.
Offered by: Animal Science
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PARA 438
Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Parasitology: An in-depth analysis of the principles of cellular and molecular immunology. The emphasis of the course is on host defence against infection and on diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.
Offered by: Parasitology
- 3 lectures per week
- Prerequisites: AEBI 202 or LSCI 202 or permission of instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- Karine Sonzogni-Desautels
Complementary Courses (9 credits)9 credits selected from:
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ANSC 234
Biochemistry 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Deborah Martin, Werner Giehl Glanzner
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ANSC 251
Comparative Anatomy
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Study of the macroscopic anatomy of mammals based on detailed dissection of the dog. Comparison with other domestic species will be emphasized.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- A fee of $253.47 will be charged to partially cover the purchase of sufficient quantities of animals and organs for detailed dissection for students in the course.
- Une redevance de $253.47 dollars sera appliquée afin de couvrir, en partie, les frais des spécimens qui seront utilisés pour la dissection dans le cours
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 326
Fundamentals of Pop'n Genetics
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Population genetics mechanisms in mammals, birds and plant. Factors influencing gene, genotype, and phenotypic frequencies. Effects of different types of selection, Hardy-Weinberg, linkage and recombination, polymorphisms and heterozygosity, population size, random drift and inbreeding on gene and genotype frequencies. Relationship between quantitative genetic parameters and gene frequencies.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Prerequisites: AEMA 310 and LSCI 204, or equivalents, or permission of the instructor.
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ANSC 400
Eukaryotic Cells and Viruses
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: The basic principles of molecular biology and the underlying molecular basis for various methodologies in molecular biology are covered. The molecular genetic basis for viral infections and tumorigenesis will be covered as examples of the use of molecular genetic approaches to address biological problems.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 424
Metabolic Endocrinology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: ANSC 323
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ANSC 433
Animal Nutrition & Metabolism
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 1-hour lab
- Prerequisites: ANSC 234 or ANSC 330 or permission of instructor
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ANSC 555
The Use and Welfare of Animals
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Understanding the roles in which animals are used by Society, especially in food production, companionship, research, and recreation; application of the scientific approaches that are used in assessing and improving animal welfare; and use of ethical approaches that are invoked in the use of animals, often in controversial contexts. An interdisciplinary course, based on active participation and discussion-method learning.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Prerequisites: ANSC 250 or PSYC 301 or WILD 421 or Permission of Instructor
- Restriction: U3 and graduate students or permission of the instructor
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ANSC 560
Biology of Lactation
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: An interdisciplinary approach to the study of mammary development, the onset of lactation and its cessation, comparing the differences in mammalian species in mammary development from embryological, pre- and post-pubertal and pre- and post-partum aspects. Lactation at the cellular and biochemical levels.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 565
Applied Information Systems
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Introduction to concepts of an Information System and subsequent application to various scenarios in agriculture. Industry analysis in terms of users, goals, available data/information, communication, delivery structure, decision making, feedback, exploitation of technology and possible improvements using the Internet. Individual case studies and familiarisation with cutting-edge computer applications.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 2-hour lab
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LSCI 451
Research Project 1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Life Sciences: A research project on a topic relevant to the life sciences. This course is intended for senior (U3) undergraduates.
Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences
- Fall and Winter
- Prerequisite(s): PARA 438 as a prerequisite or corequisite, and permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to students with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- Enrolment is limited by availability of research project supervisors and to students in the Life Sciences (Biological and Agricultural) Major. Students should make arrangements with a willing supervisor, and the proposed supervisor and project are subject to approval. Recommended for students in their final year (U3).
- Not open to students who have taken AEBI 451.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jennifer Ronholm
- Jennifer Ronholm
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