Principles of Animal Nutrition - From Fundamentals to Feeding
Principles of Animal Nutrition deals with classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for domestic animals.
In this single course, learn all aspects of nutrition for domestic animals, from fundamentals of nutrition through feeds and feeding. The principles apply to all mammalian and avian species, but there will be an emphasis on swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry and horses. Feeds most commonly used in the United States will be emphasized, but feeds and principles of their use that are important to animals throughout the world will be considered.
Prerequisite Requirement for Vet School
Principles of Animal Nutrition meets the background requirement for application to colleges of Veterinary Medicine requiring animal nutrition (please check your school of interest to confirm).
Textbook Information: Pond, Church, Pond and Schoknecht. Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding. (Highly recommended)
Application Instructions
ANSC 22100 - Application Instructions
Important dates
Summer 2026*
Term: May 18-August 7, 2026
First day to apply: September 1, 2025
Last day to apply: June 1, 2026
First day to be registered: Jan 20, 2026
Last day to be registered: July 1, 2026 * $200 late registration fee begins May 22 *
Fall 2026 and forward
Visit the Fundamentals of Animal Sciences website for more information.
***Dates are subject to change. Please revisit this website or email PurdueOnline@purdue.edu for updated information.
Tuition and Fees (For ANSC 221 Only)
| Item |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition & Fees |
$1,043.55 |
$1,537.14 |
| Application Fee |
$60 (non-refundable) |
$60 (non-refundable) |
Dropping and Refund Policy
If an individual wishes to drop the course, students will need to complete the withdraw form located here. You can find the drop deadlines and refund policy here. Then click on the year you are enrolled in. On the next page, click on the semester to find the corresponding Add/Drop calendar that lists the refund percentage at the bottom of the calendar. Application fees are non-refundable.