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ANSC Animal Science ( Agriculture and Natural Resources)ANSC110 Pasture Management and Hay Production; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC110 or INAG116. Identification of forage species suitable for grazing and hay production for horses and other livestock. Crop production including: fertilization and nutrient management, irrigation and drought management, grazing management, weed identification and control, facility layout and design. ANSC212 Applied Animal Physiology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC211 or equivalent. The physiology of domesticated animals with emphasis on functions related to homeostasis, and the physiological adaptation to environmental influences. This course is team taught by Porter, T. and Varner, M. ANSC214 Applied Animal Physiology Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: ANSC212. Application of physiological laboratory techniques to domestic and lab animals. This course is team taught by Varner, M. and Porter, T. ANSC232 Horse Management; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC101. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC232 or ANSC332. Formerly ANSC332. An introductory course on the care, management, and use of horses. Major topics include the industry, breeds, conformation, feeding, health, reproduction, facilities and business. ANSC234 Equine Nutrition; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC232. Not open to students who have completed ANSC489N. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC489N or ANSC234. Formerly ANSC489N. Fundamentals of equine nutrition including feed ingredient selection, ration-balancing, and nutrition of various classes of horses. ANSC235 (PermReq) Applied Small Ruminant Parturition; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: grade of C/2.0 or better in ANSC101 and permission of department. Not open to students who have completed Lamb Watch. Popularly known as 'Lamb Watch', the course provides an immersion environment for learning and understanding pre- and post-natal care of ewes and lambs through direct, hands-on involvement in the birthing process and care of the neonate through weaning. Covered topics include zoonoses, basic reproductive physiology of the sheep, normal and abnormal delivery, management of lambs, qualitative assessment, breeding principles, etc. ANSC237 Equine Reproduction; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC232. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC237 or INAG233. Students learn the fundamental skills necessary to manage equine reproductive services including anatomy and physiology of genital tracts, estrus detection, control of cycle, survey of reproductive techniques, infertility, mare, foal and stallion management, and equine genetics. One or two weekend laboratory sessions will be required. ANSC262 Commercial Poultry Management; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC101. Theory and science of rearing poultry and marketing poultry meat and eggs in the commercial sector. Includes current issues, organization of the industry, as well as fundamental biology of the domestic chicken. Field trips to commercial poultry operations are required. ANSC315 Applied Animal Nutrition; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC314. Elements of nutrition, source characteristics and adaptability of various feedstuffs to several classes of livestock. A study of the composition of feeds, nutrient requirements and computerized formulation of economic diets and rations for livestock. ANSC327 Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: ANSC101, BSCI105, and CHEM131. Classical, molecular, and population genetics with specific emphasis on animal systems will be covered. Also, disseminate information on molecular approaches for manipulating genetics at the whole animal level (transgenic and cloning). Other model organisms will be discussed to provide a conceptual framework. ANSC340 Health Management of Animal Populations; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: BSCI223. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC340 or ANSC412. Formerly ANSC412. A study of common and emerging animal diseases and their prevention and control. The main focus will be on livestock and poultry diseases. However, zoonotic, wildlife, and laboratory animal diseases will also be discussed along with risk assessment, bioterrorism counter-measures, and animal welfare, especially as these topics interface or impact animals used in food production. ANSC386 (PermReq) Experiential Learning; (3-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Junior standing. ANSC399 (PermReq) Special Problems in Animal Science; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. ANSC413 Laboratory Animal Management; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC101. A comprehensive course in care and management of laboratory animals. Emphasis will be placed on physiology, anatomy and special uses for the different species. Disease prevention and regulations for maintaining animal colonies will be covered. Field trips will be required. ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Science; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Capstone (CS) Course. Recommended: AREC250, AREC306. Employ methods to systematically solve selected problems that typically arise on farms or allied businesses related to animal enterprises. ANSC435 Experimental Embryology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: Reproductive Physiology. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC435 or ANSC489M. Formerly ANSC489M. Experimental approaches to mammalian embryology with emphasis on domestic livestock systems as applied to research and production systems. Lab will include hands-on experiments and demos of in vitro embryo production, embryo splitting, cell injection and nuclear transfer. ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: ANSC212 and BCHM463 or equivalent. The physiology and biochemistry of milk production in domestic animals, particularly cattle. Mammary gland development and maintenance from the embryo to the fully developed lactating gland. Abnormalities of the mammary gland. ANSC453 Animal Welfare and Bioethics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: ANSC101 or BSCI106 or permission of instructor. Junior standing. Ethical concerns related to the use of animals in modern society. Historical and philosophical overview of animal welfare and bioethics. Applied ethical discussions on human/animal interrelationships, physical and genetic manipulation, and other current issues associated with the treatment of animals used in food production, research, zoos, and as pets. ANSC489 Current Topics in Animal Science; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. ANSC489B Current Topics in Animal Science: Animal Learning and Motivation; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. ANSC627 Molecular and Quantitative Genetics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Classical, molecular, and population genetics with specific emphasis on animal systems will be covered. Also, disseminate information on molecular approaches for manipulating genetics at the whole animal level (transgenic and cloning). Other model organisms will be discussed to provide a conceptual framework. ANSC660 Poultry Literature; (1-4 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Readings on individual topics are assigned. Written reports required. Methods of analysis and presentation of scientific material are discussed. ANSC688E Special Topics: Equine Nutrition; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. ANSC688L Special Topics: Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation; (1-4 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. ANSC698C Seminar: Recent Advances in Animal and Avian Sciences; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Credit will be granted for ANSC 698A and ANSC 698C. ANSC699 (PermReq) Special Problems in Animal Science; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. ANSC799 Master's Thesis Research; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. ANSC898 Pre-Candidacy Research; (1-8 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. ANSC899 (PermReq) Doctoral Dissertation Research; (6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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