Any experimental courses offered by AN S can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.S.SS.
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.
(2-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.
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.
(0-3) Cr. 1. F.
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.
Cr. 2. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 101
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
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.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
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.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
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.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification; AN S 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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 114; 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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Basic anatomy of domestic animals.
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 216 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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 270
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 101; AN S 114
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.
Only AN S 280 and AN S 280L or AN S 225 may count toward graduation.
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Fall semester leads to 475A 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. AN S 270L recommended.
(0-6) Cr. 3. S.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 214; BIOL 211; (CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177)
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.
Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: (AN S 116; credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 331) 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.
(0-6) Cr. 1-3.
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.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
(0-6) Cr. 1. F.
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.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
(0-6) Cr. 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.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 214; (BBMB 221 or CHEM 331)
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.
Students may not receive graduation credit for both AN S 219 and AN S 319.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 319
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.
Students may not receive graduation credit for both AN S 219 and AN S 320.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 319; 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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 331
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 331
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 331
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 331 or AN S 332
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.
(0-3) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 332 or AN S 333; Permission of Instructor
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.
(0-6) Cr. 3. S.
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 AN S 475B.).
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 214
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 214
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 214
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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.Alt. SS., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: BIOL 211; (AN S 351X or BIOL 313 or GEN 320); (STAT 101 or STAT 104)
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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: (CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or 212)) 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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: ((CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or 212)) 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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: ((CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or 212)) 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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: ((CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or 212)) 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.
Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: AN S 225 or (AN S 280; AN S 280L)
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.
Cr. 1. SS.
Prereq: AN S 225 or (AN S 280; AN S 280L)
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.
Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: AN S 225 or (AN S 280; AN S 280L); AN S 319
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.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: AN S 225 or (AN S 280; AN S 280L)
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 210 Recommended.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: AN S 225 or (AN S 280; AN S 280L)
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.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Learning experience focused on professional development for a career related to animal science. Journal, presentation, and scientific component.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification; AN S 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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: AN S 319
Detailed consideration of digestion, metabolism, and assimilation of nutrients. Recent advances and developments in basic nutrition.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 224; AN S 319; AN S 320; AN S 331; AN S 352
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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: (AN S 225; AN S 270; AN S 270L; AN S 319; AN S 320; AN S 331; AN S 352) 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 230 or equivalent recommended.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: (AN S 226; AN S 270; AN S 270L; AN S 320) 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 230 or equivalent recommended.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: (AN S 229; AN S 319; AN S 320; AN S 331; AN S 352) 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 230 and AGRON 334 or equivalents recommended.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 235; AN S 331; AN S 320; AN S 337; AN S 352
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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S S 434
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 230 or equivalent recommended.
(Cross-listed with GLOBE). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 223 or AN S 225 or AN S 226 or AN S 229 or AN S 235
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.
(Dual-listed with AN S 560). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 270
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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: (CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or BIOL 212)
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.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: (CHEM 163 or CHEM 167 or CHEM 177); (BIOL 211 or BIOL 212)
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.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock/domesticated animal production management plans. Development and advancement of decision-making skills, comparative techniques, and presentation of oral or written reasons or analyses. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 225; AN S 226; Permission of Instructor
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.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 226; Permission of Instructor
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.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 225; Permission of Instructor
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.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: AN S 223; Permission of Instructor
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.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, HSP M, VDPAM). (1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in (FS HN 101 or FS HN 272 or HSP M 233); FS HN 403; (FS HN 419 or FS HN 420)
Capstone seminar for the food safety minor. Case discussions and independent projects about safety issues in the food system from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 6 credits of AN S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Workshop in livestock production. Includes current concepts in breeding, nutrition, reproduction, meats, and technologies that impact the animal industry.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will also register for Agron 495 and intend to register in AGRON 496 and AN S 496 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.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Limited enrollment. International or 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.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
Cr. 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
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.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 497 may be applied toward graduation.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(2-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 587 or equivalent
Introduction to using SAS and R 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. (1 credit each for 500A and 500B).
(2-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 587 or equivalent
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.
(2-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 587 or equivalent
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.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
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.
(Cross-listed with A B E, AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
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.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. 3. F.
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: General physiology course
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: One course in physiology; one course in biochemistry
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
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.
(Cross-listed with KIN, NUTRS). (4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: recommended: an undergraduate physiology course and a biochemistry course
Overview of mammalian physiology. Cell biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, skeletal muscle and reproductive systems.
(Dual-listed with AN S 460). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 270
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.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: STAT 587
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: AN S 561, STAT 402
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: AN S 561, STAT 402
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: AN S 561, STAT 402
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.
Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 270 or equivalent, or at least two undergraduate courses in biology, food science, microbiology or culinology
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.
(Cross-listed with TOX). Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: BBMB 301, BIOL 258 or AN S 331
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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 460 or equivalent
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.
Students cannot receive credit for both AN S 570 and AN S 573
(2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 460 or AN S 570
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.
Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 270 or equivalent, or minimum two undergraduate courses in biology, food science, microbiology or culinology.
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.
Students cannot receive credit for both AN S 570 and AN S 573
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
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.
Courses for graduate students:
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion of current literature; preparation and submission of abstracts.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: Biochemistry, physiology, basic nutrition
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.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: BBMB 405
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.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: BBMB 405
Energy constituents of feedstuffs and energy needs of animals as related to cellular biochemistry and physiology. Interpretations of classical and current research.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion of current literature and preparation of reports and seminars on selected topics concerning animal physiology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
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.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
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.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
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.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AN S 561 recommended
Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company.
(3-1) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 500, AN S 562, COM S 207
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Course A (1st half semester) Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Course B (2nd half semester) Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data.
(3-1) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 500, AN S 562, COM S 207
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.
(3-1) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 500, AN S 562, COM S 207
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: AN S 562, STAT 447
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.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Presentation of current research related to animal breeding and genetics.
(Cross-listed with KIN). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: BBMB 405, BBMB 420
Ultrastructure of muscle; chemistry, structure, function, and molecular biology of muscle proteins. Molecular aspects of muscle contraction, development and turnover. Cytoskeletal proteins and dynamics.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion and evaluation of current topics in research publications in meat science.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Reports and discussion of recent literature and current investigations.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
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.
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