Research is being conducted with human and animal systems. It is interdisciplinary with staff and courses in the departments of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science, Home Economics, Poultry Science and Wildlife and Fisheries. A thesis is required of all M.S. candidates. A preliminary and final dissertation defense is required of all Ph.D. candidates. Research is conducted using farm animals, catfish, laboratory animals and human subjects.
Emphasis is placed on both applied and basic nutrition studies.
Studies of the utilization and metabolism of nutrients, additives and various other biochemical agents are being investigated using human and animal system models. Students are generally housed in the department where their research is being conducted. M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 hours including 6 hours of thesis. James E. Tomlinson , Ph.D., Professsor, Dairy Nutritionist. Robert P. Wilson , Ph.D., Professor, Fin Fish Nutrition.