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ANIMAL SCIENCES (AN S)
102. Animal Industry (3) I II A comprehensive view of the livestock and poultry 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.
103. Animal Handling Practices (1) I Basic skills used in 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. 3L. P, less than 30 hr. of undergraduate credit or consent of instructor. Field trip.
142. Introduction to Animal Racing Industry (2) I Overview of the history, terminology, personnel, equipment and breeds of animals utilized in the racing industry.
197. Workshop
a. Health and Biology of Animals (1) S P, Horizons Unlimited summer program participants only. Field trip.
213. Animal Genetics (3) I Principles of inheritance as applied to domestic animals. P, 4 units of biology. (Identical with WFSC 213).
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. P, 3 units of biology.
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 in AN S 330.
250. Companion Animal Biology (3) I Principles of anatomy, physiology and behavior of companion animals and their interrelationship to humans.
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. Field trip.
280. Meat and Poultry Product Safety (3) I II Significance and control of food-borne hazards in meat and poultry products as influenced by animal management, slaughter, processing and manufacturing. Field trip. (Identical with N SC 280).
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
313. Principles of Animal Breeding (3) II Basic concepts involved in the improvement of economically important traits of livestock through application of genetic principles. P, MATH 117R or MATH 117S; AN S 213. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Field trip.
315L. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1) I Practice in semen collection and storage, artificial insemination, and hormone assay. P or CR, AN S 315R. (Identical with V SC 315L).
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. Writing-Emphasis Course*. (Identical with V SC 315R).
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).
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. P, AN S 330. Field trip.
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. P, AN S 142, MKTG 361 or AREC 213.
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. P, AN S 142.
344B. Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement (3) I State statutes, uniform rules and regulations of commissions, state variances, security and enforcement measures. P, AN S 142.
380. Meat Animal Composition (3) II Assessment of meat animal growth, development and composition. P, AN S 280 or MIC 205.
395. Colloquium
a. Professional Development in Animal Agriculture (1) I
397. Workshop
a. Livestock Judging: Procedures and Evaluation (2) [Rpt./ 2] I Field trip.
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
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. P, AREC 342 or MAP 330; AN S 342.
443. Research Animal Methods (3) I (Identical with V SC 443, which is home). May be convened with AN S 543.
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. P, AN S 142, AN S 270, AREC 215.
456. Developmental Biology (3) I Analyzes principles of development using vertebrate and invertebrate model systems. P, MCB 181. (Identical with CBA 456, MCB 456).
472. Dairy Herd Management (3) I Proper milking, efficient housing, and health management of dairy cattle; marketing milk from the farm; milk production costs. P, AN S 330. Field trips.
476. Horse Production (3) II Production, feeding, management, reproduction, and business aspects of modern horse management. 2R, 3L. P, AN S 330, AN S 315R. Field trip.
477. Beef Resource Management (2) II Integration of beef production resources into a comprehensive beef production system; including breeding, feeding and marketing strategies. Field trip.
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.
480B. Beef Industry Travel Workshop (1) [Rpt./3] I An intensive travel course presenting an overview of beef production and of the organizations involved in the beef industry. Department supplies transportation. Students must cover hotel and meals. 8 day field trip. P, 480A. Field trip.
493. Internship (3) [Rpt./]
494. Practicum
r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, consent of instructor.
a. Race Track (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
a. Current Issues in the Livestock Industry (1) II P, senior standing.
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
* Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graaduation Requirement" section of this manual.
512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).
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. P, 6 units of genetics. (Identical with GENE 513).
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. P, BIOC 460 or BIOC 462A.
543. Research Animal Methods (3) I (Identical with V SC 543, which is home). May be convened with AN S 443.
556. Topics in Developmental Biology (2) I 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.
585. Domestic Animals Endocrinology (3) I Endocrine regulation of growth, metabolism and reproduction of domestic farm animals. P, 3 units of biochemistry.
593. Internship (3) [Rpt./]
596. Seminar
a. Animal Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II
599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
609. Nutritional Biochemistry Techniques (3) II (Identical with N SC 609, which is home).
615. Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids (3) II (Identical with N SC 615, which is home).
622. Mineral Metabolism (2) II (Identical with N SC 622, which is home).
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 trip.
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. P, BIOC 462A; BIOC 460. (Identical with BIOC 665, N SC 665).
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.
687. Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3) II Physiological, behavioral and anatomical responses of domestic animals to their environment, with emphasis on adaptive mechanisms. P, AN S 313, AN S 315R, AN S 330, 3 units of general physiology/anatomy.
693. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
696. Seminar
a. Animal Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II
900. Research (2-8) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./] I II
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]