Course Descriptions
1401. General Animal Science (4:3:3). The application of basic scientific principles to the efficient production of domestic animals. Students must enroll in lecture, lab, and discussion concurrently. F, S.
2201. Animal Science Practicum (2:0:4). Hands-on management practices for farm animal care. Students will develop proficiency in care, handling, and routine procedures for swine, sheep, beef cattle, and horses. F, S, SS.
2202. Principles of Anatomy. The course objective will familiarize students with the anatomy of domestic animals.� At the end of the semester, students should be able to Understand anatomical terminology
2205. Introduction to Animal Science Industries (2:2:0). Study of current opportunities in the animal science industry. Includes field trips, speakers, and class demonstrations.
2301. Livestock and Meat Evaluation I (3:2:3). Evaluation and selection of breeding and market animals, carcass evaluation and grading, breed characteristics. Field trips to ranches and meat packing plants. S.
2302. Livestock and Meat Evaluation II (3:1:6). Advanced training in evaluating, selecting, pricing, and grading of breeding and market livestock, carcasses, and wholesale cuts. Field trips to ranches and meat packing plants. Livestock and meat judging teams originate from this course. May be repeated for credit. F.
2303. Care and Management of Companion Animals (3:3:0). Principles and practices of proper selection, feeding, and care of companion animals, with emphasis on the dog and cat. Nutrition, health care, behavior, training, and reproduction are discussed. F, S.
2304. Selection and Evaluation of Horses (3:2:3). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Criteria for evaluation and selection of breeding and show animals. Evaluation of breed types and show ring characteristics. Field trips to various breed operations. Horse judging teams will originate from this course. S.
3100. Animal Science Seminar (1:1:0). Information to prepare students to function in a competitive work environment or professional/graduate school.
3203. Livestock and Meat Judging (2:0:6). In-depth special training in livestock and meat judging, grading, and evaluation for students who wish to become members of the livestock or meat judging teams. May be repeated for credit. S. (Writing Intensive)
3204. Advanced Livestock, Horse, and Meat Judging (2:0:6). Advanced training in judging, grading, and evaluating performance for members of the senior livestock, horse, or meat judging teams. May be repeated for credit once. F. (Writing Intensive)
3301. Principles of Nutrition (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ANSC 1401, CHEM 2303, 2103, or 2305, 2105. Nutritional roles of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and water. Digestion, absorption, and use of nutrients and their metabolites. F.
3302. Livestock Production (3:3:0). The application of scientific and technological advances to production practices in range beef cattle, sheep and goats, swine production, and feedlot practices. Not open to animal science majors. S.
3303. Introductory Horse Management (3:3:0). An introduction to all aspects of equine management including selection, herd health, reproduction, nutrition, behavior, and marketing. F.
3304. Management and Training of Horses (3:0:6). Prerequisite: ANSC 3303 or consent of instructor. Practical application of the science of equine behavior to training young ranch horses. Emphasis on training, communication, and progressive learning of ranch skills.
3305. Applied Animal Nutrition (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ANSC 1401, CHEM 1305, 1306. The fundamental metabolic principles of nutrition will be developed into concepts applicable to problem solving and situation use in the field. Nutrition-disease involvement. Not open to animal science majors. Will not qualify as prerequisite to ANSC 3307. S, SSI.
3306. Animal Diseases (3:3:0). Diseases of farm animals, both infectious and noninfectious, parasites, parasitic diseases, and the establishment of immunity through the use of biological products. S.
3307. Feeds and Feeding (3:2:2). Prerequisite: ANSC 3301. Characteristics of feedstuffs used in livestock enterprises. Ration formulation and nutritional management of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and horses. Methods of processing and evaluating feeds. S.
3308. Quality Control and Management of Feed Manufacturing (3:1:3). Application of scientific principles and practices to quality control and management of feed manufacturing with respect to their effects on animal performance.
3309. Principles of Therapeutic Riding (3:2:2). An interdisciplinary overview of therapeutic riding with primary emphasis on the horse as therapy, riders with disabilities, and the intervention process. (RLS 3309)
3310. Principles of Equine Sales Preparation and Marketing (3:2:2). Prerequisite: ANSC 3303. Principles of equine management as related to fitting, presentation, and marketing of horses.
3311. Domestic Animal Behavior (3:2:2). Prerequisite: ANSC 1401 or BIOL 1402. Behavioral principles and applications of behavioral concepts in domesticated animals. Course will focus on companion animals and farm animals. S.
3316. Animal Growth and Development (3:3:0). A comprehensive course in the basic principles and concepts of livestock growth and development.
3401. Reproductive Physiology (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 2401. Physiological approach to reproductive processes in farm animals. Study includes anatomy, endocrinology, estrous cycles, egg and sperm physiology, fertilization, gestation, parturition, and artificial insemination. F.
3402. Animal Breeding and Genetics (4:3:2). Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or higher. Fundamental principles of cellular, population, and quantitative genetics applied in selection and mating systems to make genetic improvements in farm animals. Majors only. F. (Writing Intensive)
3403. Selection, Care, Processing, and Cooking of Meats (4:3:3). A general course in selecting, preserving, inspecting, grading, and cooking meats. F.
3404. Consumer Selection and Utilization of Meat Products (4:3:3). A course for nonmajors who desire general knowledge of meat purchasing, selection, and cookery. Aspects of hazard analysis, food safety, and sanitation will be studied.
4000. Internship (V1-12). Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson. A supervised study course providing in-service training and practice in the various areas of animal science. F, S, SS.
4001. Special Problems in Animal Science (V1-6). Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of department chair. Individual investigation. May be repeated for credit. F, S, SS.
4202. Artificial Insemination of Livestock (2:1:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3401 and consent of instructor. Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs, palpation, insemination techniques, handling frozen semen, estrous detection, synchronization of estrus and ovulation, and pregnancy determination. S.
4302. Beef Cattle Feedyard Management (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. The analysis of feedyard operationsdesign, economics, projections, bank relationships, procurement, and marketing. Customer relations and commodity hedging techniques. F.
4310. Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture (3:3:0). In-depth discussion, lecture, and seminars on contemporary issues facing animal agriculture and the meat industry. F.
4400. Meat Science and Muscle Biology (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3403 or consent of instructor. Study of meat components, their development, and their effect on meat characteristics and processing properties. Emphasis on industry issues. S.
4401. Swine Production (4:3:2). Prerequisite: ANSC 3307, 3401, 3402 (majors only) or consent of instructor; may take only one of the above concurrently. Understanding pig biology, management of the pig's environment and genetics to maximize profits. Include genetics, nutrition, reproduction, housing, herd health, and management practices. Laboratory and field trips. F. (Writing Intensive)
4402. Horse Production (4:3:2). Prerequisite: ANSC 3303, 3401, or consent of instructor. An advanced study of equine anatomy, reproductive physiology, nutrition, disease, and management. S. (Writing Intensive).
4403. Beef Production (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3307, 3401, 3402 (majors only) or consent of instructor; may take only one of above concurrently. The breeding, feeding, and managing of beef herds for profitable production of slaughter cattle. Emphasis on commercial cow-calf herds. Field trips to ranches. S.
4404. Processed and Cured Meat Science (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3403, 4400, or consent of instructor. Introduction to manufactured meat products and muscle ingredients, processing technologies, storage conditions, and stability of cured muscle foods. S.
4406. Sheep and Goat Production (4:3:3). Prerequisite: ANSC 3307, 3401, 3402 (majors only) or consent of instructor; may take only one of above concurrently. Sheep, goat, wool, and mohair production management and marketing practices. Field trips to ranches and feedlots. S.