Animal Sciences, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
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Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Animal Sciences (AN S) Dept Info - College Info

AN S 102 Animal Industry (3) I A comprehensive view of the livestock industries, including the way the science of biology is used in modern livestock practice. P, open to students with no more than 7 units of animal science.

AN S 103 Animal Handling Practices (1) I Basic skills used in the management of common domestic animals. Emphasis will be on safe and humane handling of animals. Issues concerning livestock, companion and laboratory animal management and welfare will be presented. Field Trips.

AN S 142 Introduction to Animal Racing Industry (2) I Overview of the history, terminology, personnel, equipment and breeds of animals utilized in the racing industry.

AN S 197A Health and Biology of Animals (1) S Field Trips.

AN S 213 Animal Genetics (3) I Principles of inheritance as applied to domestic animals. (Identical with WFSC 213).

AN S 215 Physiology and Anatomy of Domestic Animals (3) II Systemic physiology and functional anatomy of domestic animals with emphasis on physiological systems of importance to animal production.

AN S 234 Feeds and Feeding (3) II Selection, evaluation, and use of feeds for specific purposes; balancing rations for livestock and poultry. P, not open to students with credit or CR, AN S 330.

AN S 250 Companion Animal Biology (3) I Principles of anatomy, physiology and behavior of companion animals and their interrelationship to humans.

AN S 270 Introductory Horse Science (3) I An introduction to the fundamental aspects of horse science; ownership responsibilities, economics, anatomy, physiological systems and careers in the horse industry.

AN S 280 Meat and Poultry Product Safety (3) I Significance and control of food-borne hazards in meat and poultry products as influenced by animal management, slaughter, processing and manufacturing. Field Trips. (Identical with N SC 280).

AN S 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

AN S 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

AN S 313 Principles of Animal Breeding (3) II Basic concepts involved in the improvement of economically important traits of livestock through application of genetic principles. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, MATH 110, AN S 213.

AN S 315L Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1) I Reproductive anatomy, evaluation, semen collection, artificial insemination, and estrus detection and synchronization. (Identical with V SC 315L).

AN S 315R Physiology of Reproduction (3) I Study of the organs of reproduction and their accessories; physiology and endocrinology as related to the process of reproduction and milk secretion. P, CHEM 101B, CHEM 102B, 3 units of animal anatomy/physiology. (Identical with V SC 315R).

AN S 330 Nutritional Biology (3) I Digestion and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals; energy and metabolism; nutritional ecology of ruminants; elements of gene regulation; effects of nutrients on gene expression; nutritional and hormonal influences on gene expression. P, CHEM 101B or CHEM 102B or CHEM 103B; MCB 181, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A-241B and CHEM 243A-243B encouraged. (Identical with WFSC 330).

AN S 336 Applied Animal Nutrition (4) II Application of principles of nutrition to the feeding of livestock and poultry, nutrient composition and characteristics of feeds, nutrient requirements and diet formulation. 3R, 3L. Field Trips. P, AN S 330.

AN S 340 Race Track Marketing and Media Relations (3) II Concepts and issues related to the marketing and promotion of the animal racing facility and industry.

AN S 342 Organization and Administration of the Racing Department (3) I Basic duties and functions of the racing office and department. Personnel required and procedures utilized in developing the racing program. Field Trips. P, AN S 142.

AN S 344A Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement (3) I State statutes, uniform rules and regulations of commissions, state variances, security and enforcement measures.

AN S 344B Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement (3) II State statutes, uniform rules and regulations of commissions, state variances, security and enforcement measures.

AN S 380 Meat Animal Composition (3) II Assessment of meat animal growth, development and composition.

AN S 395A Professional Development in Animal Agriculture (1) I

AN S 397A Livestock Judging: Procedures and Evaluation (2) [Rpt./ 2] I Field Trips.

AN S 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

AN S 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

AN S 440 Race Track Business and Financial Management (5) II Operational strategies and management issues involved in the organization and administration of the animal racing facility. Field Trips. P, AN S 342, ACCT 200, and AREC 215 or MAP 330.

AN S 443 Research Animal Methods (3) I (Identical with V SC 443, which is home). May be convened with AN S 543.

AN S 444 Development and Management of Racing Animals (3) I Presentation of theoretical and applied management practices in the development and marketing of racing animals in the commercial sector.

AN S 456 Developmental Biology (3) I Analyzes principles of development using vertebrate and invertebrate model systems. P, MCB 181. (Identical with CBA 456, MCB 456).

AN S 472 Dairy Herd Management (3) I Proper milking, efficient housing, and health management of dairy cattle; marketing milk from the farm; milk production costs. Field Trips. P, AN S 330.

AN S 476 Horse Production (3) II Production, feeding, management, reproduction, and business aspects of modern horse management. 2R, 3L. Field Trips. P, AN S 330, AN S 315R.

AN S 477 Beef Resource Management (2) II Integration of beef production resources into a comprehensive beef production system; including breeding, feeding and marketing strategies. Field Trips.

AN S 480A Issues in the Beef Industry (1) [Rpt./ 2 units] II Overview of issues in the beef industry including quality assurance, the environment, and public land use. Response of industry organizations is discussed. P, or CR, two of AN S 313, AN S 315, or AN S 330.

AN S 480B Beef Industry Travel Workshop (1) I Intensive travel course presenting an overview of beef production and of the organizations involved in the beef industry. Department supplies transportation. Students must cover hotels and meals. Field Trips. P, AN S 480A.

AN S 493 Internship (3) [Rpt./]

AN S 494 Practicum (1-3)

AN S 494R Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 121, ABE 120 and consent of instructor.

AN S 497A Race Track (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II

AN S 498A Current Issues in the Livestock Industry (1) II P, senior standing.

AN S 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I

AN S 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

AN S 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

AN S 512 Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).

AN S 513 Quantitative Genetics (3) I Theory of quantitative genetics including idealized populations, forces that change gene frequency, breeding systems, and estimation of genetic parameters in a population. (Identical with GENE 513).

AN S 535 Biotechnology in Animal Science (3) II Survey of current recombinant DNA technology and principles. Topics include: vectors and hosts, enzymes used in molecular cloning, DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, expression systems and polymerase chain reaction.

AN S 543 Research Animal Methods (3) I (Identical with V SC 543, which is home). May be convened with AN S 443.

AN S 556 Topics in Developmental Biology (2) I II Readings and discussions of primary literature concerning embryonic development of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. P, consent of instructor and prior course in developmental biology or equivalent. (Identical with MCB 556, CBA 556).

AN S 585 Domestic Animals Endocrinology (3) I Endocrine regulation of growth, metabolism and reproduction of domestic farm animals.

AN S 593 Internship (3) [Rpt./]

AN S 596A Animal Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II

AN S 599 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

AN S 609 Nutritional Biochemistry Techniques (3) II 1R, 6L. (Identical with N SC 609, which is home).

AN S 615 Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids (3) II (Identical with N SC 615, which is home).

AN S 622 Mineral Metabolism (2) II (Identical with N SC 622, which is home).

AN S 637 Range Animal Research Techniques (2) II Techniques for determination of range animal intake, dietary composition, and grazing behavior. Range animal experimental procedures and analysis of data. Field Trips.

AN S 665 Analysis and Purification of Proteins (3) II Principles and procedures for analyzing, purifying, and characterizing proteins and amino acids from cells or from CDNA expression systems. (Identical with N SC 665, BIOC 665).

AN S 684 Animal Physiology Research Techniques (2) I Introduction to selected physiological and biochemical techniques used in animal research. P, BIOC 460 accepted or BIOC 462A preferred; open to majors only.

AN S 687 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3) II Physiological, behavioral and anatomical responses of domestic animals to their environment, with emphasis on adaptive mechanisms.

AN S 696A Animal Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II

AN S 900 Research (2-8) [Rpt./]

AN S 910 Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]

AN S 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./] I II

AN S 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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