Program Description and Objectives
The Canine Nutrition programis a solid science-based foundational exploration of nutrients, life stage nutrition, digestive anatomy, and other topics related to this area of study. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to understand canine nutrition.
Do you want a solid understanding of the science of nutrition of dogs? If so this program of study may be just what you need. This program of study would be of interest to anyone wanting to gain a solid understanding of canine nutrition and possibly prepare themselves for a advanced program of study in the future.
This program is based on written assignments. The Companion Animal Sciences Institute's Department of Nutritional and Fitness Sciences will allow the student to specialize their studies. There are specialty courses that will allow the student to specialize their studies. The specialization will be printed on the student's diploma.
Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing in this program, exploring the various topics in-depth.
This program requires approximately 200 work-hours; 20 hours in actual assignment preparation.
The graduate would be awarded a Canine Nutrition Certificate (Cert.CN).
Students should emerge from this program of study with a detailed understanding of:
- Energetics: GE, DE, ME, NE, RER, RMR; Value of protein; Energy balance
- Nutrient classes
- Carbohydrates, (definitions, classifications, functions, requirements, etc)
- Protein, (definitions, classifications, functions, requirements, etc)
- Fats, (definitions, classifications, functions, requirements, etc)
- Minerals, introduction, function, required, toxic, interactions
- Macro minerals
- Trace minerals
- Vitamins, general, classifications, interactions, functions, requirements, deficiencies, etc.
- Water, function, requirements
- Digestion, anatomy, physiology, enzymes, hormones, absorption, etc.
- Life stage nutrition, pregnancy, lactation, weaning, puppies, adults, geriatrics
- Nutrient content of commercial dog foods
- Aflotoxins and endotoxins
- Marketing concepts
- Chemical vs. natural preservatives
- Elements of a home-cooked diet
- Cooking proteins and carbohydrates
- Supplementing and serving
- Reasons for using home-prepared diets
- Commercial raw diets and mixes
- Components of a raw diet
- Safety of feeding raw foods
- Safety and efficacy of a vegetarian/vegan diet
- Ingredients for a vegetarian/vegan diet
Program Package Includes:
- Coursework document including assignments and handouts
- Student Handbook
Tuition:
The tuition is identified at the top of this page with the payment button. Tuition is in Canadian funds (Currency Converter). 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.
Prerequisites:
None.
Schedule:
This program is self-paced within a 1 year time limit.
Note: The program is not vocational and is intended as a personal interest program or as professional development for professionals seeking to improve or upgrade their knowledge and skills. The program does not provide all the skills and knowledge required to obtain employment as an animal consultant or fitness consultant.