Food Science Graduate 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.