160 Introduction to Animal Science (3). Preparation of academic plans and career discussion. Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and horse industries. Overview of companion and alternative livestock. Market classes and grades of cattle, poultry and poultry products, lamb and wool, and swine. 3 labs. F, Sp. Michael Smith Aaron Fisher Russell Kriewald Jeff Mitchell

220 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals (3) Skeleton and joints; muscles; blood and microcirculation; the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems; demonstrations of physical-chemical phenomena. Prereq: Biology 120. 2 hours and 1 lab. F, Sp. Henry Kattesh

280 Biotechnology and Management Practices in Animal Agriculture (3) Exposure to current animal agriculture management practices and biotechnology techniques as they affect beef, dairy, horse, poultry, sheep and swine industries. Includes animal behavior, restraint and welfare, computer applications, nutrients and nutrient utilization, waste management, food safety, animal reproduction, health and well being, and emerging technologies and opportunities in animal agriculture. 2 3-hour labs. F, Sp. Aaron Fisher

285 Horse Handling and Care (3) Proper procedures for horse-human interaction and the recommended management procedures for horse care. The basic behavioral characteristics of the horse, an understanding of his physical and mental parameters and their use in horse-human communication. Interactions include imprinting, haltering, halter training, lounging, long-line driving, bridling, bitting, round pen training, saddling and teaching to guide. Basic care includes feed selection and management, post-natal care, restraint, foot care, dental care, grooming, loading and trailering, stall maintenance, internal and external parasite control, exercising, identification techniques, routine vaccinations and first aid. Safety for both horse and handler will be emphasized. 2 3-hours labs. F Russell Kriewald

320 The Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation: (3) Biology of sex and sexual differentiation, functional anatomy of male and female, reproduction and lactation, gametogenesis, neuroendocrinology and endocrinology of reproduction and lactation, sex cycles, folliculogenesis, ovulation, spermatogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, implantation, pregnancy, parturition, initiation of lactation and maintenance of the dry period, artificial control of reproduction and lactation. Prereq: Biology 120. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp (Same as BCMB 320.)
Judy Grizzle Steve Oliver Jim Godkin

330 Comparative Animal Nutrition (3) Nomenclature, structures, functions, utilization, and deficiency symptoms of essential nutrients in carnivores, omnivores and herbivores. Prereq: Animal Science 220, Chemistry 110 or Chemistry 130. 3 hrs. F Kelly Robbins

340 Principles of Animal Breeding (3) Genetic and environmental bases of animal variation. Selection and mating systems as mechanisms of genetic change. Planning breeding programs for economically important domestic species. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp Cheryl J. Kojima

360 Horse, Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation (3) Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. (3 hr. Credit) 2 3-hour labs. F Jeff Mitchell Aaron Fisher  Russell Kriewald

380 Animal Health Management (3) Characteristics, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of major diseases and parasites. Immunization, health regulations and herd health programs for all farm livestock species and poultry. Prereq: AS220. 2 hours and 1 lab. F Maria Prado

381 Animal Nutrition and Production Systems (3) Fundamentals of production and management systems in beef, dairy, pork, and poultry programs. Application of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into enterprise systems. Decision making management practices and information resources, enterprise evaluation, and comparison of production systems. 2 hours and 1 lab. No credit for majors. F, odd. John Waller

395 Careers in Animal Agriculture (1) Preparing students for career opportunities in animal agriculture including both industry and educational advancement. Topics will include resume preparation, interview skills, internship opportunities, and web-based employment search guides. Prereq: Junior standing. F, Sp Neal Schrick  Aaron Fisher

420 Advanced Reproduction (3) Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology. Prereq: 320. 1 hour and 2 labs. F. Neal Schrick

430 Nutrient Evaluation and Ration Formulation (3) Evaluation of feedstuffs nutrient composition and ration formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine, poultry, laboratory, zoo, and companion animals. Mathematical and computer solutions and applications to formulating complex rations with constraints. Prereq: 330 and introductory computer science course. 2 hrs. and 1 lab. Sp John Waller

440 Advanced Animal Breeding (2) Computer simulation of genetic improvement for multiple traits in swine, beef, and dairy cattle, evaluation of alternative breeding strategies; industrial programs in swine, poultry, sheep, beef, and dairy cattle; breed development, improvement, and utilization. Prereq: 340. 1 hour and 1 lab. Sp, A-E Staff

461 Advanced Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Judging (1) Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. Prereq: Consent of instructor. 2 labs. Satisfactory/No credit. F, Sp Staff (Aaron Fisher Jeff Mitchell Russell Kriewald)

481 Beef Cattle Production and Management (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated in terms of production response and economic returns. Prereq: Completion of Animal Science sophomore and junior core courses or consent of instructor. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp John Waller

482 Dairy Cattle Production and Management (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices and herd improvement programs. Alternatives evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns. Prereq: Completion of Animal Science sophomore and junior core courses or consent of instructor. 2 hours and 1 lab. F Gina Pighetti

483 Pork Production and Management (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement program. Management evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns. Prereq: Completion of Animal Science sophomore and junior core courses. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp. Cheryl J. Kojima

484 Poultry Production and Management (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns. Prereq: Completion of Animal Science sophomore and junior core courses. 2 hours and 1 lab. F Michael Smith

485 Horse Production and Management (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment. Prereq: consent of instructor. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp Judy Grizzle

489 Companion, Zoo and Lab Animal Management (3) Principles of nutrition, physiology, breeding, handling, and history of breeds of common household pets, zoo animals and animals used in scientific research. Specific species requirements and peculiarities. Laws and agencies governing use of laboratory animals. Laboratory analysis of blood metabolites commonly used to monitor health and nutritional status. Prereq: Consent of instructor. 2 lectures and 1 lab. Sp - AE Dick Heitmann

492 Animal Science Field Study (1-6) Off-campus work experience approved by the department. Objective is to compliment traditional classroom activities and give the student an opportunity to gain experience in industry. Students must submit official approval form prior to registration. The student will be evaluated on knowledge and skills and must submit a written summary after program completion. E Staff

493 Independent Study in Animal Science (1-3) Approved supervised study in areas not formally presented in a course offered in the department. Written proposal of study is approved by the Department of Animal Science Undergraduate Committee. After completion of study, a written report is required and this report is maintained on file in the reference room of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: Senior standing and consent of instructor and department head. E Staff

494 Animal Science Teaching Assistant (1) Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations. Prereq: Senior standing and consent of the instructor and Department Head. S/NC. E Staff

495 Ethics of Animal Agriculture (1) Discussion and presentations on issues related ethics in animal research and industry. Prereq: Senior standing. F, Sp Kelly Robbins

500 Thesis (1-15) P/NP only. E

502 Registration for Use of Facilities (3-15) Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses University facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed. May not be used toward degree requirements. May be repeated. S/NC only. E

507 Professional Development Seminar (1) (Same as Agriculture and Natural Resources 507, Biosystems Engineering 507, Biosystems Engineering Technology 507, Food Science and Technology 507, Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design 507, and Plant and Soil Sciences 507.) S/NC only. F

509 Preparing Thesis Proposals (1) (Same as Agriculture and Natural Resources 509, Food Science and Technology 509, Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design 509, and Plant and Soil Sciences 509.) F

511 Special Problems in Animal Science (1-4) Prereq: Consent of instructor and department head. May be repeated. Maximum 9 hrs. E

520 Animal Physiology (4) Major body systems and interrelationships: nervous, muscle, blood, cardiovascular, kidney, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine. Concepts of metabolism, temperature regulation, and acid-base balance. Prereq: General undergraduate anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry, or consent of instructor. F,A Mickey Sims

523 Advanced Mammalian Reproduction (3) Current topics and "new frontiers" in reproductive biology. Prereq: 322. Sp,A Staff

530 Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (4) Comparative digestive physiology, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in ruminant and nonruminant species. Concepts and methodologies of animal growth and nutrient requirements; interrelationships, availability and deficiencies of nutrients. Prereq: Animal Nutrition, Feeds, and Ration Formulation or consent of instructor. F Dick Heitmann

535 Ruminology (2) Anatomy, physiology, and microbiology of rumen ecosystem: microbial fermentation and metabolism of polysaccharides, lipids and nitrogen. Prereq: 530 or consent of instructor. Sp

551 Mammalian Organology (3) Microscopic study of structure of organs and major organ systems. Prereq: Embryology, histology and/or consent of instructor. 2 hrs and 1 lab. (Same as Comparative and Experimental Medicine--Veterinary Medicine 551.) Sp Bob Henry

552 Anatomy of Domestic Carnivores (4) Gross dissection by systems and regions of dog with comparison to cat. Prereq: Consent of instructor. 1 hr and 3 labs. (Same as Comparative and Experimental Medicine--Veterinary Medicine 552.) F Bob Henry

571 Design and Analysis of Biological Research (3) Experimental design and procedures; selection of experimental units; analysis and interpretation of data; statistical models and contrasts, analyses of variance: covariates, treatment arrangements, mean separation and regression. Prereq: Plant and Soil Science 471 or equivalent; knowledge of software package on micro- or mainframe computer. (Same as Plant and Soil Science 571.) Sp.
Arnold Saxton

572 Least Squares Analysis (3) Least squares estimation and hypothesis testing procedures for linear models; mixed model methodology; full rank and non-full rank situations; covariance structures; estimation of variance components. Prereq: 571 or equivalent. 2 hrs and 1 lab. F. Arnold Saxton

596 Seminar (1) Advanced topics in animal science. Required of all first- and second-year graduate students. Letter grade available only to those who make presentation. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hrs. S/NC or letter grade. Sp. Lannett Edwards

600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (3-15) P/NP only. E

621 Advanced Topics in Animal Physiology (1-4) Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, current problems. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hrs. E Lannett Edwards Neal Schrick

631 Advanced Topics in Animal Nutrition (1-4) Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, current problems. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hrs. Sp John Waller F 

AS 632 Advanced Energy Nutrition (2) Chemical structures, digestion , absorption, intermediary metabolism of energy metabolites. Deficiencies and excesses of energy intake. Prerequisites: AS 530 or NFS 511, and Biochemistry 410 or consent of instructor. Dick Heitmann

633 Advanced Mineral-Vitamin Nutrition (4) Chemical forms, digestion, absorption, intermediary metabolism, deficiencies, excesses and interaction of minerals and vitamins. Prereq: 533 or 534, and Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 410 or Nutrition 511 or consent of instructor. Sp,A Dick Heitmann

651 Advanced Topics in Animal Anatomy (1-4) Current and future research methodology, laboratory situation, recent advances in quantitative techniques for gross and microscopic anatomy. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hrs. (Same as Comparative and Experimental Medicine--Veterinary Medicine 651.) E Bob Henry

652 Disorders of the Endocrine System (2) Pathological and physiological aspects of diseases; endocrine glands of various animal species. Prereq: 521 or consent of instructor. (Same as Comparative and Experimental Medicine--Veterinary Medicine 652.) Sp,A Hugo Eiler

681 Advanced Topics in Animal Health and Well-being (1-4) Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and current problems associated with animal health and behavior. May be repeated. Jun Lin Gina Pighetti

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