Wildlife Nutrition

Wildlife Nutrition

WSCI 6371

Graduate Course

Taught by Dr. David Hewitt

Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Fall 2004

Course Description

Obtaining nutrients from the environment is a fundamental interaction between an animal and its surroundings. Many aspects of wildlife ecology, such as population dynamics, habitat use, animal behavior, predator-prey interactions, and population regulation, are related to nutrition. An understanding of wildlife nutrition will increase the effectiveness of ecologists and wildlife managers by providing a greater appreciation of the constraints under which animals operate. The objectives of this course are to:

1) Provide the student with an understanding of nutritional and physiological principles.

2) Demonstrate how these principles are applied to wildlife biology and management.

3) Expose students to the scientific literature in wildlife nutrition and physiology and help them to critically evaluate scientific papers.

4) Help students develop effective written and oral communication skills.

Choose links below to access course syllabus and class notes

Syllabus

Introduction (PPT)

Introduction

General Nutrient Requirements (PPT)

Minerals and Vitamins

Minerals and Vitamins (PPT)

Water