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THE BIOLOGY AND APPRECIATION OF COMPANION ANIMALS

ANSCI 200
Course Description

A systematic coverage of many of the animals (including birds) that humans keep as their social companions. The classification, nutritional requirements, environmental considerations, reproductive habits, health, legal aspects and economics of companion animals and their supportive organizations.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.25

9.99% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.76%

4.24% from Historical

A Rate
43.22%

56.23% from Historical

Class Size
118

-14.27% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

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