Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
An introductory course in skills for proper care, handling, and management of domestic animals. Terminology and skills in working with animals, identification, life-cycle management practices, and animal health management are introduced and examined. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Discussion 1, Lecture 1.
Orientation to the university and Department of Animal Science. Challenges and opportunities available to the professional animal agriculturalist. Professional goal setting, portfolio development, and development of interpersonal skills in the context of pursuing a career in animal science. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Principles of management and care of domestic animals, including genetics, nutrition, and reproduction. Service of domestic animals to society in terms of food, shelter, protection, fuel and emotional well-being. Basic biology, industry structure, management practices and production systems. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Development of best practices for safe horse handling and practical equine health care tasks. Course will focus on equine welfare and human safety as well as provide training in necessary every day skills needed to own a horse or to work at a horse farm. Certificate of Safe Equine Handling and Welfare available upon course completion. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.5, Laboratory 1.
Prereq: ANS 1010
Understanding of animal perception to develop best care practices involved in handing of livestock species (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, equine, poultry). Intensive development of skills associated with handling and moving healthy and compromised livestock in respect to human and animal welfare. Integration of scientific and theoretical knowledge of biosecurity and animal-human interactions as it related to livestock handling and movement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ANS 1010 or ANS 1140
Management and coordination of livestock shows, sales and events, including program planning, staff and volunteer management, time management, publicity and promotion for fairs, shows, clinics, expos, and other events. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of two credits of ANS 1990 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Repeatable.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ANS 1010 or ANS 1140
Management and coordination of livestock shows, sales and events, including program planning, staff and volunteer management, time management, publicity and promotion for fairs, shows, clinics, expos, and other events. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of two credits of ANS 1990 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Using art as a venue to understand the legacy and heritage of livestock production and livestock's contribution to civilization and society; livestock's contributions to warfare, social class, industry, economies, etc.; history of the impact of livestock on painting, poetry, music, sculpture, advertising, pop culture, movies, religion and sports in society. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Sophomore classification; ANS major or DYS major
Life skill development emphasized in the context of career preparation. Assist students with career goal clarification, interview skills, resume and cover letter preparation. Internship development, job shadowing, and exploration of career option.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 1140 and Sophomore classification
Overview of the factors that define contemporary ethical and scientifically based issues facing animal agriculture. Life skill development (including interactive skills, communication ability, organization, information gathering, and leadership skills) emphasized in the context of issues study. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2120; (CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770)
Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the muscular, renal, skeletal, neural, mammary, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems of domestic animals.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Basic anatomy of domestic animals. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in ANS 2160 or Permission of Instructor
Intensified management of the equine farm. Provide students with experiential learning in all phases of horse production and management. Students assist with general farm management, horse health care, weekly farm management, and related topics.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 and CHEM 1630, CHEM 1670, CHEM 1770 or CHEM 2010
Nutrients, simple digestion and absorption, feed management strategies, nutrient requirements, ration formulation for livestock and companion animals. Non-major credit only. Graduation Restriction: Students may not receive graduation credit for both ANS 2190 and ANS 3190 or for both ANS 2190 and ANS 3200.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 1010 and ANS 1140
Introduction to modern production trends with a focus on broiler, layer, and turkey industries. Topics covered include breeds, handling, management, physiology, nutrition, genetics, health & disease, and products. Weekly labs meet off campus.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2110 or BIOL 2120
Introduction to the science of managing companion animals through life stages. Topics covered will include human-animal bond, common and uncommon species kept as pets, breeds, behavior, basic training, nutrition, genetics, and breeding.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 1010 and ANS 1140
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising swine through the vertically integrated production cycle. Graduation Restriction: Only ANS 2800 and ANS 2800L or ANS 2250 may count toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: BIOL 2120; (CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770)
Principles, practices and issues impacting the production, processing and preservation of safe, wholesome, nutritious, and palatable meat, dairy, and egg products. Product evaluation, classification, value, and utilization.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or current enrollment in ANS 2700
Determination of composition and quality of meat, eggs and milk based on industry and USDA standards. Fundamentals of processing foods of animal orgin to add value, maintain quality and ensure safety.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 1010 and ANS 1140
Basic disciplines and concepts involved in swine production including industry structure, trends and statistics; production phases and buildings; genetic improvement; reproduction; nutrition; health and biosecurity; nutrient management; marketing and meat quality and career opportunities in the swine industry. Graduation Restriction: Only ANS 2800 and ANS 2800L or ANS 2250 may count toward graduation.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.
Prereq: Junior classification
Fall semester leads to 4750A or D. Breeding animal and market animal evaluation of beef, swine and sheep using contemporary techniques and tools. Communication and decision-making skills are practiced in the context of making selection decisions. ANS 2700L recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Detailed visual evaluation of conformation and performance of the equine athlete. Decision-making skills are practiced in the context of making selection choices. Development of written and oral communication skills as students defend their judgments. Industry trends will be addressed.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2140; BIOL 2110; (CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770)
Physiological adaptations to athletic training in canine and equine athletes. Topics of emphasis include exercise-related adaptations in metabolism, locomotion, the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and endocrine system. The roles of nutrition and conditioning programs are assessed.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (ANS 1160; credit or concurrent enrollment in ANS 3310) or Permission of Instructor
Reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; breeding season management; ways to control and improve reproduction; semen collection, evaluation, and processing; artificial insemination; pregnancy testing; parturition in the mare, foal care. Participation outside of class time is expected.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of ANS 3170 may be applied toward graduation. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of ANS 3170 may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of ANS 3170 may be applied toward graduation.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2140; (BBMB 2210 or CHEM 3310)
Structure and function of organic and inorganic nutrients. Digestion, absorption, metabolism and utilization of nutrients for maintenance and productive functions. Essential nutritive requirements of domestic livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Sources of nutrients, application of energy systems and concepts, and regulation of feed intake in animals. Graduation Restriction: Students may not receive graduation credit for both ANS 2190 and ANS 3190.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 3190
Principles and practices of animal feed evaluation including nutrient composition and physical properties of common feedstuffs. Utilization of nutrient requirements at various physiological stages to formulate diets using manual and software-based computer methodologies. Graduation Restriction: Students may not receive graduation credit for both ANS 2190 and ANS 3190.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 3190, Junior Classification
Food processing and nutrition for carnivorous companion animals. Topics covered include meat processing and meat preservation for companion animal diets, regulatory standards, cutting edge technologies for processing meat for companion animals, dietary needs of carnivorous companion animals, effect of different processing methods on safety and nutrient bioavailability.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2140 or (BIOL 2550 and BIOL 2560) or BIOL 3350 or BMS 3290
Comparative anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology of domestic mammalian animal reproduction. Techniques for the control and manipulation of reproductive processes.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ANS 3310
Comparative reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; ways to control and improve reproduction; principles of semen collection and artificial insemination; pregnancy testing.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ANS 3310
Reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; breeding season management; ways to control and improve reproduction; semen collection, evaluation, and processing; artificial insemination; pregnancy testing; parturition in the mare, foal care.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 3310
Application of embryo transfer and related technologies to genetic improvement of mammalian livestock. Techniques for control of female reproduction, embryo collection and transfer, embryo cryopreservation, and embryo manipulation. Gender selection. Economic and genetic aspects of embryo transfer.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ANS 3330 or ANS 3320; Instructor Permission
Selected laboratory exercises related to embryo transfer such as synchronization of estrus, superovulation, detection of estrus, artificial insemination, embryo collection, embryo evaluation, microscopy, embryo cryopreservation, in vitro fertilization, embryo sexing, rectal palpation, and ultrasonography will be demonstrated and/or performed.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 4.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Evaluation of dairy heifers and lactating dairy cows. Emphasis placed on familiarity with anatomical terms/structures, the use of comparative terminology, decision-making skills, and presentation of oral reasons. (Introduction and skills development course for ANS 4750B.).
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 2140
Understand how managed animals cope and perceive the environment. Principles of behavior and well-being relative to animal care, management and housing. Methods to objectively assess animal well-being. Awareness of animal protection through education/assessments, audits and law.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2140
The structure, development and evolution of the mammary gland. Mammary metabolism, milk synthesis; neural and endocrine regulation of mammary function. Immune function and health of the mammary gland. Current events related to lactation.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2140
Basic principles of animal growth and development covered at the tissue, cellular and molecular level. Emphasis placed on skeletal muscle, adipose, bone, and immune system growth and development. The effects of genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals on growth. Course(s) in nutrition, genetics, meat science and/or biochemistry recommended.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with GEN 3510).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2120; STAT 1010 or STAT 1040
Foundation of genetics, genomics, and statistical concepts in domestic animal populations. Graduation Restriction: Only one of ANS 3510, GEN 3130, and GEN 3200 may count toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040); BIOL 211; (BIOL 3130 or GEN 3200 or ANS 3510X)
Principles of qualitative and quantitative genetics applied to improve domestic animal populations. Impact of selection and mating schemes in achieving breeding program goals. Applications and impacts of biotechnological advancements in genetics and genomics. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2700; (BBMB 2210 or CHEM 3310)
Impact of muscle structure, composition, rigor mortis, inspection, fabrication, handling, packaging and cooking on the palatability, nutritional value, yields, market value, and safety of fresh meat.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ((CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or 2120)) or Permission of Instructor
Basic principles of meat-producing and egg-laying poultry management, meat science, product functionality, egg quality, and food safety, product quality, product functionality, and food safety. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ((CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or 2120)) or Permission of Instructor
Introduction of industry-relevant aspects of avian physiology with emphasis on behavior, neurology, muscle, cardiovascular, immunology, digestive, endocrinology, and reproductive systems for egg and meat producing birds. Focus on avian physiology and relevance to production management and outcomes. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ((CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or 2120)) or Permission of Instructor
Identification, diagnosis, management, and prevention of diseases in commercial poultry. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ((CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or 2120)) or Permission of Instructor
Commercial poultry-specific nutrition with an emphasis on species and age-specific diet formulation, ingredient selection, feed production, and production system. Use of feed additives and production outcomes. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Concepts related to: reproductive physiology and endocrinology of boars and sows; genetic selection programs; development programs for future replacement gilts and boars; semen collection, evaluation, and preparation; detection of estrus and artificial insemination; pregnancy diagnosis; feeding and housing programs for gestating sows; environmental management; records; diseases, and development of quality assurance programs for identifying and solving reproductive problems.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Evaluation of issues facing today's swine industry including: welfare, nutrient management, and food safety and security. Development of skills needed for effective community relations such as media interviews and message points.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Advanced integration and application of reproductive management concepts during farrowing and lactation. Identification of production trends; formulation of strategies to improve productivity, and parturition and neonatal management.
(Typically Offered: Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Overview of the critical management, housing, and financial considerations relevant to the successful operation of a swine nursery, grow-finish, or wean to finish enterprise, including nutrient requirements; building and facility management; and marketing.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Introduction to global markets; cultural preferences and customs associated with the global swine industry. International trade regulations potential impact of foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism affecting the U.S. swine industry.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800; ANS 3190
Principles of developing and implementing a swine feeding program. Fundamentals of feeding pigs including nutrients; factors affecting nutrient recommendations; feeding systems and management; feed ingredients, and formulation of swine diets.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Response of swine to thermal environment, ventilation system design and analysis, heating and cooling systems, and examples of various designs for all phases of production. Troubleshooting ventilation systems and energy analysis of production units. TSM 2100 recommended.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ANS 2250 or ANS 2800
Overview of standard biosecurity protocols and identification of behavior and clinical signs of illness in pigs. Treatment administration and prevention methods. Introduction to immune system function and basic swine disease transmission. Recommended a course in microbiology.
Credits: 2-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Learning experience focused on professional development for a career related to animal science. Journal, presentation, and scientific component.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: Required. Repeatable, maximum of 0 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Learning experience focused on professional development for a career related to animal science. Journal, presentation, and scientific component. This course is designed for those students who are completing a semester long internship located off campus.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Senior classification; ANS major
Life skill development emphasized in the context of exploring one's perspective of the most pressing moral and scientific issues facing animal agriculture. Clarification and communication of personal conclusions in small and large group settings expected.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 2160, ANS 3190, ANS 3200, ANS 3310
Identification and development of financial and production goals in a horse business. Scientific approach to make decisions in management of enterprises in the horse industry.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 3190
Detailed consideration of digestion, metabolism, and assimilation of nutrients. Recent advances and developments in basic nutrition.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 2240, ANS 3190, ANS 3200, ANS 3310, ANS 3520
Factors that affect managers of a companion animal enterprise. Financial and business goal identification, problem clarification, behavior modification, animal training, humane education, and resource allocation to manage a companion animal system.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (ANS 2250; ANS 2700; ANS 2700L; ANS 3190; ANS 3200; ANS 3310; ANS 3520) or Permission of Instructor
Decisions facing the administrator of a swine enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the swine enterprise. ECON 2300 or equivalent recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (ANS 2260; ANS 2700; ANS 2700L; ANS 3200) or Permission of Instructor
Decisions facing the administrator of a beef cow-calf or feedlot enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the beef enterprise. Computer aided study. ECON 2300 or equivalent recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (ANS 2290; ANS 3190; ANS 3200; ANS 3310; ANS 3520) or Permission of Instructor
Decisions facing the administrator of a sheep enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the sheep enterprise. ECON 2300 and AGRON 3340 or equivalents recommended.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2, Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 2350, ANS 3310, ANS 3370; credit or enrollment in ANS 3520
The scientific foundation of dairy cattle management. The impact of dairy farm management practices on the biological processes of the cow. Integrates concepts from the disciplines of lactation, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, and animal health.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 4340
Evaluate nutrition, reproduction, milk quality, breeding, and related management practices of commercial dairy herds in a case study format. Students will apply knowledge gained in the classroom to commercial dairy farm situations and develop skills in information gathering, decision making, problem solving, and interpersonal communications. ECON 2300 or equivalent recommended.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with GLOBE 4410).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 2230 or ANS 2250 or ANS 2260 or ANS 2290 or ANS 2350
An overview of animal agriculture with emphasis in developing countries. Historical, economic, environmental, and political considerations will be assessed and evaluated. Issues related to gender, resilience and sustainability for different production systems including alternative livestock species, will be investigated. The role of animal source foods in attainment of global food security will be discussed. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with ANS 5600).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 2700
Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to achieving value-added meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for processing, preservation and safety of cured meats, loaf products and fresh, cooked, dry and semi-dry sausage products.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: (CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or BIOL 2120)
Business and management aspects of the poultry industry. Emphasis on personal interactions, effective communication, interview skills, poultry management, writing a business plan, and business decisions. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: (CHEM 1630 or CHEM 1670 or CHEM 1770); (BIOL 2110 or BIOL 2120)
Topics associated with the management of poultry breeder flocks and hatcheries: nutrition, lighting management, reproductive physiology, and husbandry for breeder flocks. Embryology, incubation techniques, biosecurity, and hatchery management. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques and terminology, familiarity with anatomical terms/structures, and presentation of oral reasons. Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation of dairy cattle, in particular heifers and lactating dairy cows. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques and terminology, familiarity with anatomical terms/structures, and presentation of oral reasons. Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock/meat products. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques and terminology, familiarity with anatomical terms/structures, and presentation of written reasons. Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans. Emphasis placed on the impact of management decisions on marketability and profitability. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, and communication and comparative techniques. Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation of horses and horse events. Emphasis placed on familiarity with anatomical terms/structures, form to function, application of breed association rules and current maneuver scoring, and the use of comparative terminology. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques, and presentation of oral reasons. Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Specialized training in evaluation of livestock/domesticated animal production management plans. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques, and presentation of analyses. Emphasis placed on the impact of management decisions on marketability and profitability.Graduation Restriction: Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Repeatable.
Prereq: ANS 2260; Instructor Permission
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. This for-credit offering represents the central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Repeatable.
Prereq: ANS 2250; Instructor Permission
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. This for-credit offering represents the central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Repeatable.
Prereq: ANS 2230; Instructor Permission
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. Central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Open to undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science and general pre-veterinary medicine showing satisfactory preparation for project chosen. Individual projects involving faculty supervision, including mentoring and preparation of report. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of ANS 4900 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Workshop in livestock production. Includes current concepts in breeding, nutrition, reproduction, meats, and technologies that impact the animal industry.
Credits: Required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will also register for AGRON 4950 and intend to register in AGRON 4960 and ANS 4960 the following term. Topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, history, livestock, marketing, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Information normally available 9 months before departure.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Limited enrollment. International tour and study of livestock production systems and impacts of animals on society and the ecosystem. Influence of climate, economics, geography, landscapes, markets, and other factors on both livestock and other domesticated animals. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Limited enrollment. Domestic tour and study of livestock production systems and impacts of animals on society and the ecosystem. Influence of climate, economics, geography, landscapes, markets, and other factors on both livestock and other domesticated animals. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students.
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Emphasis on organizational skills, conducting activities and interpersonal communication skills. Responsibilities in a class under direct supervision of a faculty member. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of ANS 4970 may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 5870 or Graduate Classification
First half semester course. Introduction to using SAS for solving research problems, including organization of data files, transfer of files between different formats, data editing, identifying confounded data, developing statistical models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 5870 or Graduate Classification
Second half semester course. Introduction to using R for data science and statistics to solve research problems, including data entry, data management, merging files, outputting new datasets and reports, data visualization, developing statistical models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Required for Animal Science graduate students. Orientation to departmental and graduate school policies and procedures. Discussion of programs of research and outreach in Animal Science. Issues impacting the animal industry. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Current reproductive biology issues and research literature. Physiological, molecular and cellular processes in reproduction. Formulate hypotheses in existing and emerging areas of reproductive biology, including central nervous system control of reproduction, gametogenesis, stem cell biology, ovarian physiology, embryogenesis, uterine function, placental biology, fetal development, infertility and reproductive immunity. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with ABE 5150/ AGRON 5150/ SUSAG 5150).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: SUSAG 5090 or Graduate Classification
Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with FSHN 5170/ MICRO 5170/ VMPM 5170).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 2-3 credits in microbiology and/or immunology.
Explore current research on gut microbiome including modern tools used to study the gut microbiome. Examine the linkages between gut microbiome and health status, diseases, and manipulation of gut microbiome to improve health.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with NUTRS 5180).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ANS 4190 or NUTRS 5010 or Graduate Classification
Digestion and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional requirements and current research and feeding programs for poultry and swine. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with NUTRS 5200).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 4190 or NUTRS 5010 or Graduate Classification
Digestive physiology and nutrient metabolism in ruminant and preruminant animals. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Development of structure and function of the reproductive system. Physiologic and endocrine aspects including puberty, gametogenesis, estrous cycle, pregnancy, maternal recognition, fertilization and early embryonic development. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Regulation of metabolism and development in the mammalian fetus and neonate is explored in a comparative manner. Emphasis will be on the dynamic changes in these relationships occurring at birth. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in M.S. or Ph.D.; Permission of Instructor
Each semester, the students’ focus is on different topics related to animal behavior, animal welfare and contemporary issues related to animal behavior and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line course only. Each topic may be taken only one time for credit. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with MICRO 5400/ VMPM 5400).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5610 or MICRO 5750 or VMPM 5200 or Graduate Classification
Basic concepts and contemporary topics in genetic regulation of livestock immune response and disease resistance. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with KIN 5490/ NUTRS 5490).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: Undergraduate course in Physiology and Biochemistry
Overview of mammalian physiology. Cell biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, skeletal muscle and reproductive systems.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BBMB 4050 or GDCB 5100 or Graduate Classification
Introduction to principles and methodology of molecular genetics useful in analyzing and modifying large genomes. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with ANS 4600).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 2700 or Graduate standing
Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to achieving value-added meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for processing, preservation and safety of cured meats, loaf products and fresh, cooked, dry and semi-dry sausage products.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with AGRON 5610).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: STAT 5870 or Graduate Classification
Population and quantitative genetics for plant and animal genetics. Study of the genetic basis and analysis of variation in quantitative traits in domestic or experimental populations using phenotypic and molecular marker data, including estimation of heritability and other genetic parameters, linkage analysis and mapping of quantitative trait loci, and the impact of inbreeding, heterosis, and genotype-by-environment interaction.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5610 or Graduate Classification
Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5610 or Graduate Classification
Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to processed meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for fresh and cured meat products. Packaging, preservation and food safety issues critical to processed meat products are emphasized. (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with TOX 5690).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Chemical agents that target developmental and reproductive systems in animals and humans, both male and female. The influence that timeline of developmental in utero and what part of reproductive organ have on outcome of environmental exposures will be developed. The physiological changes due to exposure, and mechanistic pathways activated by xenobiotics will be defined and the consequences of these changes will be explored. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Ante and postmortem factors impacting composition, structure, and chemistry of red meat and poultry muscle/meat, the conversion of muscle to meat, and the sensory and nutritional attributes of fresh meats. Oral reports and a written project. Graduation Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ANS 5700 and ANS 5730. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ANS 4600 or ANS 5700 or Graduate Classification
Physical/chemical relationships during processing. Effects of modern technology, non-meat additives and preservation techniques on quality and safety of processed meat. Laboratory demonstration of principles and technology. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Quality, and sensory attributes of fresh meats and how they develop and how they are evaluated. The study of ante and postmortem factors impacting quantity, composition, structure, and chemistry of red meat and poultry muscle/meat. Graduation Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ANS 5700 and ANS 5730. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Discussion of current literature; preparation and submission of abstracts. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with NUTRS 6180).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Understanding molecular aspects of vitamin and mineral metabolism and homeostasis in humans and animals. An in-depth examination of the chemistry of vitamins and minerals, including genetic mutations, proteins involved in absorption and excretion, and their necessity in biological processes. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with NUTRS 6190).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: BBMB 4050
Digestion, absorption, and intermediary metabolism of amino acids and protein. Regulation of protein synthesis and degradation. Integration of cellular biochemistry and physiology of mammalian protein metabolism. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with NUTRS 6200).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: BBMB 4050
Energy constituents of feedstuffs and energy needs of animals as related to cellular biochemistry and physiology. Interpretations of classical and current research. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Discussion of current literature and preparation of reports and seminars on selected topics concerning animal physiology. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5610 or Graduate Classification
Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Topic A. (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, selection index theory, multiple trait selection, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and marker-assisted selection. Topic B. (2nd half semester) Advanced concepts in design and evaluation of animal breeding programs, including modeling and optimization, derivation of economic values, gene-flow, and predicting rates of inbreeding. Graduation Restriction: Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5610 or Graduate Classification
Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Topic A. (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, selection index theory, multiple trait selection, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and marker-assisted selection. Topic B. (2nd half semester) Advanced concepts in design and evaluation of animal breeding programs, including modeling and optimization, derivation of economic values, gene-flow, and predicting rates of inbreeding. Graduation Restriction: Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 1.
Prereq: ANS 5000; ANS 5620; or Graduate Classification
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 1.
Prereq: ANS 5000; ANS 5620; or Graduate Classification
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ANS 5620 or Graduate Classification
Statistical methods for mapping quantitative trait loci in out-bred populations. Methods based on modeling covariances between relatives. Likelihood based methods using half-sib and full-sib families and extended pedigrees. Bayesian methods applied. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Presentation of current research related to animal breeding and genetics. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with KIN 6700).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BBMB 4050, BBMB 4200
Ultrastructure of muscle; chemistry, structure, function, and molecular biology of muscle proteins. Molecular aspects of muscle contraction, development and turnover. Cytoskeletal proteins and dynamics. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Discussion and evaluation of current topics in research publications in meat science. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Reports and discussion of recent literature and current investigations. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Reports and discussion of current issues and research in animal science. One credit is required for all M.S. degree candidates with graduate majors in the Department of Animal Science, and two credits are required for all Ph.D. candidates with graduate majors in the Department of Animal Science. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course