Animal Science Course Descriptions
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5000. Professional Internship (V1-6). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised study providing advanced training for Master's of Agriculture and Master's of Science (nonthesis) students. Emphasis is on creative and technical abilities.
5001. Problems in Animal Science (V1-6). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Selected problems based on the student's needs and interests not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with approval of department.
5100. Seminar (1:1:0). Analysis of significant research. Oral presentations and discussions; enrollment required each semester of student's residence. F, S.
5201. Ethical Behavior and Integrity in Scientific Research (2:2:0). Combination of lecture presentations and student analysis of behavior in science to explore aspects of scientific integrity and conduct. SS.
5301. Advanced Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture (3:3:0). Lecture, discussion, and seminar on current society issues facing animal and meat science. F.
5302. Advanced Beef Production (3:3:0). Advanced study of beef production and management. Emphasis on the application of current research to improve the efficiency of beef production. SS, even years.
5303. Advanced Beef Cattle Feedyard Management (3:3:0). Emphasis on the application of recent research to improve the management of cattle feedyard operations. Special emphasis will be placed on risk and resource management within the feedyard.
5304. Growth and Development (3:3:0). A study of differentiation, development, growth, and fattening of domestic animals and hereditary and environmental influences and interactions. SS.
5305. Advanced Livestock Production (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ANSC 3302. Advanced study of current research and on-farm practices of livestock production. Not open to animal science majors. S, SS.
5306. Advanced Animal Breeding (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ANSC 3402 or equivalent. Advanced topics in selecting and mating farm animals with the objective of making genetic improvement. Emphasis on breeding value estimation and crossbreeding. S, odd years.
5307. Research Methods in Agricultural Sciences (3:2:3). Prerequisite: Statistics (ANSC 5403 or similar). Computer programming, data inputs, and interpretation. Covers examples that relate to experimental designs in agricultural research. SS.
5308. Minerals and Vitamins in Animal Nutrition (3:3:0). An in-depth study of vitamin and mineral chemistry, metabolism, interrelationships, and requirements for production. S, odd years.
5309. Advanced Topics in Reproduction (3:3:0). A review of current literature and demonstrated techiniques of the current procedures being used in assisted reproduction. S.
5310. Advanced Quality Control and Management in Feed Manufacturing (3:3:0). Scientific principles and practices of quality control and management of feed manufacturing with respect to their effects on animal performance.
5311. Ruminant Nutrition (3:2:3). A study of the digestive physiology of ruminants. Emphasis on rumen fermentation and its relationship to practical nutrition. Individual topics and current research information. F, even years.
5312. Advanced Sheep and Goat Production (3:3:0). Advanced study of sheep and goat production and management. Application of research in genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, management, wool, mohair, and marketing. S.
5313. Advanced Animal Nutrition (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ANSC 3301, CHEM 3401 or 3305. The role of nutrients in the metabolism of farm animals. Nutrient use and energy efficiency in production. S.
5314. Animal Protein and Energy Utilization (3:3:0). An in-depth study of nitrogen, amino acid metabolism, and energy utilization in animals. Evaluation of sources and requirements for production. F, odd years.
5315. Neuroendocrinology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course will address current research on hypothalamic-pituitary regulation of physiological systems including reproduction, growth, immune function, digestion, and behavior. S.
5316. Muscle Chemistry, Ultrastructure, and Physiology (3:3:0). A study of muscle structure, composition, growth mechanisms of contraction, and rigor as related to livestock.
5317. Agricultural Systems Modeling (3:3:0). An introductory modeling course for biological and agricultural systems. No special mathematical or programming skills needed. SS.
5400. Advanced Meat Science and Muscle Biology (4:3:3). Advanced study of meat components, their development, and effect on meat characteristics and processing properties. Emphasis on industry issues and the current scientific literature. Not for students who have taken ANSC 4400. SS.
5401. Experimental Techniques in Meat Chemistry and Muscle Biology (4:3:3). Histological, chemical, and biological properties of meat. Experimental techniques in meat science and muscle biology will be studied in lecture and individual lab study. F
5403. Biometry (4:3:2). Introduction to biological statistics. Observations, probability, "t" test, analysis of variance, mean separation procedures, linear regression and correlation, and chi-square. Introduction to computerization of statistical analyses. F.
5404. Physiology of Reproduction (4:3:3). Anatomy of reproductive systems, physiological regulations of reproductive processes, estrous cycle, gonadal functions, semen evaluation, fertilization, embryology, pregnancy, parturition, lactation, reproductive efficiency, and research techniques. SS.
5405. Advanced Processed and Cured Meat Science (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3101, 3201, 4400, or consent of instructor. Advanced application of scientific principles and practices to manufactured meat products. Interrelationships among muscle ingredients, processing technologies, storage conditions, and stability of cured muscle foods. S, SS even years.
6000. Master's Thesis (V1-12).
6001. Supervised Teaching (V1-6). Supervised teaching experience at the university level.
7000. Research (V1-12).
8000. Doctor's Dissertation (V1-12).