| 120. Introduction
to Animal Science
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour discussion
or laboratory period. Taught concurrently with SAAS 020. Darre
The biological, physical, and social factors that influence animal production
and utilization. |
| 125.
Behavior and Training of Domestic Animals
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory.
Taught concurrently with SAAS 025. Darre
Application of behavior of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine and poultry
to their management, training and welfare. Basic principles of genetics
and physiology of behavior, perception, training, learning, motivation,
and stress with consideration of integrated behavioral management and animal
welfare. |
| 127. Introduction
to Companion Animals
Second semester. Three credits. Taught concurrently with SAAS 027.
Basic concepts of the nutrition, physiology, health and management of
companion animals. |
| 160. The Science of Food
(Also offered as NUSC 160.) Second semester. Three credits.
An introductory level course for students interested in the application
of science to food. Nutritional and functional attributes of various food
constituents are discussed. Issues concerning food processing and food
safety are covered. CA 3. |
| 195. Special Topics Lecture
Either semester. Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by
the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit
with a change in topoic. |
| 216. Principles
of Nutrition and Feeding of Animals
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour discussion
and laboratory period. Recommended preparation: Introductory chemistry
and an animal anatomy and physiology course. Open to sophomores or higher.
Nadeau
This course focuses on digestive anatomy; the classes of nutrients including
their digestion, use and sources. Nutrient requirements and feeding standards
for various classes of livestock for reproduction, lactation, growth, work
and maintenance are included. Feed requirements, feed requirements, feed
laws, feed additives and labeling requirements are also discussed. Attention
will also be given to characteristics of common feedstuffs and to formulating
rations and nutritional programs for animal enterprise. |
| 217. Principles
of Animal Genetics
First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 107. Recommended preparation:
BIOL 108. Rasmussen
Principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Biosynthesis and function
of DNA, RNA, and protein. This course also includes introductions to population
and quantitative genetics. Information on molecular methods of genetic
analysis and examples of genetics in animals of agricultural significance
are also provided. |
| 219. Reproductive Physiology
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory
or discussion period. Milvae
A study of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of domestic animals.
Laboratory will include macro and micro anatomy, hormone action, and techniques
used in reproductive management of domestic animals. |
| 221. Environment,
Genetics and Cancer
Second semester, alternate years (even numbered). Three credits. Prerequisites:
BIOL
107; CHEM 141 or 243. Concurrent enrollment in at least one of the following
courses is strongly recommended:
MCB 203 or 204,
MCB 200 or 213; or MCB
210. Silbart
Basic principles in tumor biology will be presented with an emphasis
on phenotypic changes in transformed cell morphology and behavior. The
biochemical basis of cell transformation, proliferation, and metastasis
will be covered, followed by discussions of molecular mechanisms by which
environmental chemicals interact with DNA and other cellular components.
Metabolic activation of genotoxic carcinogens will be covered in detail,
and the importance of polymorphisms in activating enzymes among human sub-populations
will be discussed in terms of individual risks of cancer. Activation of
proto-oncogenes, inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, and the role of
these proteins in regulating the cell cycle will be covered in detail.
Approaches for estimating human risk of cancer based on exposure estimates
and biological markers will also be presented. |
| 222.
Growth Biology and Metabolism of Domestic Livestock
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour discussion
period. Recommended preparation: PVS 200. Zinn
Course will focus on the embryonic and postnatal growth and development
of domestic livestock with emphasis on metabolic and hormonal regulation
of processes that influence growth and development. Discussion period will
focus on methods used to measure growth and metabolism. |
| 223W. Scientific Writing in Growth Biology and
Metabolism of Domestic Livestock
Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110
or 111 or
250. Corequisite: ANSC 222.
A writing intesive class integrated with course content in ANSC 222. |
| 224. Food Microbiology
and Safety
Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 107. A one semester
course in organic chemistry is recommended. Venkitanarayanan
Current topics in food safety will be discussed, with special emphasis
on microbial and chemical contamination of food. Specific topics including
the safety of natural versus synthetic chemicals, food additives, irradiation
and other practices, basic microbiology and toxicology, current regulatory
practices and risk assessment will also be included. The Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Points (HACCP) approach to food safety will be discussed. |
| 225. Environmental
Health Field Experience
First semester. One credit. One class period. Silbart
Field trips and discussion periods will focus on waste management and
disposal. Topics will include water purification and sewage treatment,
municipal and industrial waste incineration, a superfund site and pharmaceutical
waste management. Some field trips will be scheduled by arrangement. |
| 226. Environmental Health
First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or equivalent;
CHEM 122 or equivalent. Silbart
Course will focus on the environmental health consequences of exposure
to toxic chemicals, food contaminants and radiation. Basic principles of
toxicology will be discussed, followed by lectures on specific topics such
as: cancer, occupational hazards, radiation, genetic biomonitoring, risk
assessment techniques, risk/benefit analysis, social/legal aspects of regulating
toxic chemicals, and other related topics. |
| 227. Food Microbiology
Laboratory
Second semester. Even numbered years. One credit. One three-hour laboratory
session. Recommended preparation: MCB 229. Venkitanarayanan.
An introductory laboratory course in sampling of foods for microbiological
analysis, enumeration of microorganisms in foods, and isolation and identification
of major foodborne pathogens from foods. |
| 229. Animal
Embryology and Biotechnology
First semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: ANSC 219
or MCB 219. Tian
Introduction to recent research in animal embryology and related reproductive
biotechnologies. Basic principles, methodology and state of the technology
for numerous established and emerging animal biotechnologies such as transgenesis
and cloning. Lab tours, hands-on experience, and field trips to biotechnology
companies will be included. |
| 231. Developing
the Driving Horse
First semester. Two credits. One 1-hour lecture and two 1-hour laboratories.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Consent only. Callahan
Techniques related to training the driving horse will be described.
Prior working experience with horses is recommended. |
234. Pleasure
Horse Appreciation and Use
Either semester. One credit. One 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour laboratory.
Not open to students who have passed ANSC 236. Callahan
Open to all University students interested in pleasure horses. The principles
of horse management and horsemanship. A $75 fee is charged for this course. |
| 235. Horse Science
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory
or discussion period. Open to sophomores or higher. Dinger
This course will be of particular value to animal science majors and
includes horse types and breeds and their nutrition, breeding, evaluation,
behavior, care and management with attention given to detailed studies
of the problems and practices of horse production and use. |
| 236. Light
Horse Training and Management
Second semester. Two credits. Three 1-hour laboratory and one 1-hour
discussion period. Prerequisite: ANSC 235. Open only with consent of instructor.
Callahan
The theory, fundamentals and practice of breaking, training, fitting,
showing, and the use of horses for riding. Primarily for Animal Science
majors. |
| 237. Methods
of Equitation Instruction
Second semester. Two credits. One class period and one 2-hour laboratory
or discussion period. Taught concurrently with SAAS 037. Consent of instructor
required. Intermediate II or above riding experience required. Callahan
The techniques and procedures of teaching equitation including the theories
of riding and teaching methods. Practice teaching will be required under
the supervision of the instructor. |
| 238. Horse Breeding
Farm Management
Second semester. Three credits. One class period and two 2-hour laboratory
or discussion periods. Recommended preparation: ANSC 235. Dinger
This course is designed to develop technical and managerial skills necessary
for operating horse breeding farms. Programs for herd health, hoof care,
nutrition, breeding, foaling, and record keeping will be included. |
| 253. Animal Food Products
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory.
Faustman
A study of the food products derived from animal agriculture, including
dairy, meat, poultry and fish. Emphasis will be placed on inspection, grading,
processing, biochemistry, nutritive value and food safety concerns of these
products. Field trips will be required. |
| 254. Principles
of Poultry Science
Second semester of odd numbered years. Three credits. Two class periods
and one 2-hour laboratory period. Darre
The application of the basic scientific principles to the management
of poultry, egg and meat production systems. Field trips are required. |
| 255W. Scientific Writing in Animal Food Products
First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110
or 111 or
250. Corequisite: ANSC 253.
A writing intensive class integrated course content in ANSC 253. |
| 269. Laboratory Animal
Science
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory
or discussion period. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 and 108 or equivalent. Open
to sophomores or higher. Milvae
The course is concerned with the principles and practices of laboratory
animal care and management in relation to animal characteristics, handling
and restraint, animal house design, reproduction and nutrition and legal
regulations. Various laboratory animal techniques will be covered. A $75
fee is charged for this course. |
| 273. Livestock Management
First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory
period. Hoagland
The production and management of beef cattle, sheep, and swine. Laboratories
involve theory and practice in livestock management, skills, and techniques. |
| 275. Dairy Cattle Management
First semester of even numbered years. Three credits. Two class periods
and one 2-hour laboratory period. Taught concurrently with SAAS 076.
Kazmer
Management of dairy cattle including milking procedures, sanitation,
reproduction, selection, and record keeping. |
| 277WC. Dairy Herd Management
Second semester of odd numbered years. Three credits. Two class periods
and one 2-hour discussion period. Taught concurrently with SAAS 077. Prerequisite:
ANSC 275;
ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or
250.
Kazmer
Dairy farm management practices with emphasis on business and economic
decision making. The effects of various programs in selection, nutrition,
facilities, reproduction and herd health on overall business health will
be evaluated. Each student will manage a computer simulated herd during
the semester and must fulfill requirements for "W" and "C" skill course
designations to successfully complete the course. Field trips are required. |
| 278. Dairy Management
Decision-making
Both semesters. One credit. One 2-hour discussion period. Consent of
instructor required. May be repeated twice for credit. Kazmer
Participation in all phases of dairy herd management including decision-making
activities, with particular emphasis on impact of decisions on financial
health and stability. Course requires participation beyond specific semester
calendars. |
| 281. Horse Selection
and Evaluation
Second semester. Two credits. One 4-hour laboratory or discussion period.
Taught concurrently with SAAS 081. Not open for credit to graduate students.
Consent of instructor is required. Bennett
Comparative evaluation, classification and selection of horses according
to conformation, breed characteristics and performance. Judging skills
including justification of placings through presentation of oral reasons
will be developed. The Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team may be selected
from this course. Field trips are required. |
| 283. Livestock
and Carcass Evaluation
Second semester. Two credits. Two 2-hour laboratory periods. Taught
concurrently with SAAS 083. Not open for credit to graduate students. Hoagland
Classification, form to function relationships, grades and value differences
of livestock are included. Objective and subjective methods of appraisal
are used to evaluate beef cattle, horses, sheep and swine. |
| 284. Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Second semester. Two credits. Two 2-hour laboratory or discussion periods.
Kazmer
An introduction to the evaluation of dairy cattle on the basis of conformation.
Breed classification and type improvement programs, score card criteria
in relation to longevity, physiological efficiency and performance are
included. Attention is also given to fitting and showing methods. Field
trips may be required. |
| 288. Advanced
Animal and Product Evaluation
First semester. Two credits. One 4-hour laboratory or discussion period.
Taught concurrently with SAAS 088. Not open for credit to graduate students.
May be repeated once for credit. Open only with instructor consent.
Intensive training in the evaluation of selected species of farm animals
or their products. Type standards and the relation of anatomical features
to physiological function are emphasized. Evaluation skills including justification
of decisions will be developed. Intercollegiate dairy cattle, horse, livestock,
poultry judging teams will be selected from this course. Field trips are
required, some of which may occur prior to the start of the semester. |
| 291. Animal Science
Field Excursions
Either semester. One credit. Open only with instructor consent.
May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.
A multiple day field trip format. Students in this course will
travel with the instructor to visit and tour agri-businesses that represent
commercial aspects of different animal science activities. Students will
interview agri-business personnel and gain an understanding of how agricultural
principles are applied in the field. Each student must submit a formal
written report for evaluation and meet all other course requirements as
specified by the instructor. |
| 295. Seminar
Second semester. One credit. One 2-hour discussion period. Open only
to juniors and seniors. Zinn
A discussion of current employment opportunities in animal agriculture.
In addition, students will prepare resumes and present oral talks. |
| 296. Professional Internship
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only to juniors
and seniors with consent of instructor. Students taking this course
will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
Andrew,
Darre |
| 298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent
of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Contact
Department Main Office for list of current topics and instructors. |
| 299. Independent Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement of instructor.
May be repeated for credit. |