Person

Blair Downey

Assistant Professor | Animal Science

Specialization: Animal Behavior and Welfare

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 480 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 laboratory
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Any two of ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, or ANSC 380
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, and ANSC 380

ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Beever, Jon | Tabler, Tom

ANSC 580 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab/discussion. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both 480 and 580.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate or instructor permission.

Picture of Blair Downey
240 Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Behavior, University of Calif Davis, 2022
  • BS, Neuroscience and Behavior, University of New Hampshire, 2016

Blair Downey

Assistant Professor | Animal Science
Picture of Blair Downey image
240 Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Behavior, University of Calif Davis, 2022
  • BS, Neuroscience and Behavior, University of New Hampshire, 2016
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 480 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 laboratory
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Any two of ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, or ANSC 380
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, and ANSC 380

ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Beever, Jon | Tabler, Tom

ANSC 580 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab/discussion. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both 480 and 580.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate or instructor permission.