Graduate Courses for Animal Science (ANSC)
Schedule of Classes:
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(Only current and next semester available)
ANSC 420 Critical Thinking in Animal Science (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory, and one hour of
discussion/recitation per week. Recommended: AREC250, AREC306.
Employ methods to systematically solve selected problems that typically
arise on farms or allied businesses related to animal enterprises.
ANSC 435 Experimental Embryology (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. 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.
ANSC 437 Animal Biotechnology (2 credits)
Two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week.
Prerequisite: ANSC327 or equivalent.
Key concepts and current issues in animal biotechnology are covered.
Current techniques and applications systems as well as social, ethical,
and regulatory issues associated with biotechnology will be discussed.
ANSC 443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation (3 credits)
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.
ANSC 444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC212 or permission of instructor. Not open to students
who have completed ANSC489I or ANSC644. Credit will be granted for only
one of the following: ANSC489I, ANSC444, or ANSC644. Formerly ANSC489I.
Current developments in endocrinology as it relates to animals used in
the production of food and other products important to the well being of
humans will be covered.
ANSC 446 Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI440 or ANSC212.
Anatomy and physiology of reproductive processes in domesticated and
wild mammals.
ANSC 447 Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction Laboratory (1 credits)
Three hours of laboratory per week. Pre- or corequisite: ANSC446.
Gross and micro-anatomy, artificial insemination, estrous cycle
synchronization and invitro-fertilization procedures and analytical
techniques useful in animal management and reproduction.
ANSC 450 Animal Breeding Plans (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOM301 or equivalent. Junior standing.
Design of animal breeding programs for the genetic improvement of
livestock and companion animal species. Principles of population and
quantitative genetics. Genetic evaluations of animals, selection
strategies and crossbreeding systems. Incorporation of advanced
statistics and biotechnology into animal breeding plans.
ANSC 452 Avian Physiology (3 credits)
One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC212. 60 semester hours.
The digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, immune, skeletal
muscle, endocrine and nervous systems of avian species will be examined.
ANSC 453 Animal Welfare and Bioethics (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
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.
ANSC 455 Applied Animal Behavior (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ANSC101 or BSCI106.
Principles of animal behavior applied to production systems in animal
agriculture.
ANSC 489 Current Topics in Animal Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if
content differs.
Examination of current developments in the animal sciences.
ANSC 497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory (3 credits)
One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC327 or equivalent. Recommended: ANSC435 and ANSC437.
An advanced course offering hands-on experience in performing
recombinant DNA experiments. Current molecular biology techniques used
for cloning genes, analyzing the gene products, and modifying the genes
of animals will be performed. Techniques include isolation of DNA, use
of restriction enzymes; cloning procedures, PCR analysis, and Southern
hybridizations. Lecture material focuses on interpretation of results
generated in the laboratory.
ANSC 604 Micronutrient Metabolism (3 credits)
Prerequisites: BCHM 461 and (ANSC 401 or NFSC 440 or equivalent).
Biochemical and molecular regulation of essential minerals and vitamins.
Detailed discussion of the mechanics of absorption, transport, storage
and function of micronutrients in higher organisms. Topics covered
include endocrine regulation of nutrient metabolism and homeostasis.
ANSC 612 Energy Nutrition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: {ANSC 401 or NFSC 450, and BCHM 461} or permission of
instructor.
Advanced study of nutritional energetics in animals including humans,
domestic animals and wildlife. Discussion of techniques used in energy
metabolism research and factors affecting energy intake, absorption,
utilization and deposition. Dietary guidelines and systems for
describing energy requirements.
ANSC 617 Quantative Techniques in Physiology and Nutrition (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
MATH 220 or permission of department.
Development and evaluation of quantative techniques to explore
mechanisims of physiological and nutritional regulation. Kinetic and
dynamic models will be emphasized.
ANSC 627 Molecular and Quantitative Genetics (3 credits)
Three hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
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.
ANSC 644 Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
Not open to students who have completed ANSC688I or ANSC444 or ANSC489I.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC444 or
ANSC489I or ANSC644 or ANSC688I. Formerly ANSC688I.
A comprehensive course covering the major endocrine systems in animals.
Lecture topics include major endocrine axes, hormonal regulation of
homeostasis, growth and reproduction, and endocrine mechanisms of
action. Advanced concepts in the molecular and cell biology of hormone
action and regulation addressed in weekly discussion sessions centered
on current research publications in the field of molecular and cellular
endocrinology.
ANSC 660 Poultry Literature (1-4 credits)
Readings on individual topics are assigned. Written reports required.
Methods of analysis and presentation of scientific material are
discussed.
ANSC 677 Advanced Animal Adaptations to the Environment (2 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC 406 or permission of instructor.
A detailed consideration of certain anatomical and physiological
modifications employed by mammals adapted to cold, dry heat or
altitude. Each student will submit for discussion a library paper
concerning a specific adaptation to an environmental stress.
ANSC 688 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Graduate standing. Repeatable to
4 credits.
Lectures, experimental courses, and other special subjects in the
fields of animal sciences and veterinary medicine.
ANSC 698 Seminar (1 credits)
Students are required to prepare papers based upon current scientific
publications relating to animal science, or upon their research work,
for presentation before and discussion by the class; (1) recent
advances; (2) nutrition; (3) physiology; (4) biochemistry.
ANSC 699 Special Problems in Animal Science (1-2 credits)
Work assigned in proportion to amount of credit. Prerequisite: approval
of staff. Problems will be assigned which relate specifically to the
character of work the student is pursuing.
ANSC 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits)
ANSC 898 Pre-Candidacy Research (1-8 credits)
ANSC 899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-8 credits)
