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ANSC212Applied Animal Physiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC211 or equivalent. The physiology of domesticated animals with emphasis on functions related to homeostasis, and the physiological adaptation to environmental influences. This course is team taught by Porter, T. and Varner, M.
Section 101 Z., and (80 seats open, out of 80 seats.) MWF 1-1:50
ANSC214Applied Animal Physiology Laboratory (1 credits)
Pre- or corequisite: ANSC212. Application of physiological laboratory techniques to domestic and lab animals. This course is team taught by Varner, M. and Porter, T.
Section 101 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) M 2-5:00
Section 102 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) W 2-5:00
Section 103 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) F 2-5:00
ANSC232Horse Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC101. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC232 or ANSC332. Formerly ANSC 332. An introductory course on the care, management, and use of horses. Major topics include the industry, breeds, conformation, feeding, health, reproduction, facilities and business.
Section 101 Burk, A (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 9-11:00
Section 102 Burk, A (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 2-4:00
ANSC235 (PermReq)Applied Small Ruminant Parturition (2 credits)
Prerequisite: grade of C/2.0 or better in ANSC101 and permission of department. Not open to students who have completed Lamb Watch. Popularly known as 'Lamb Watch', the course provides an immersion environment for learning and understanding pre- and post-natal care of ewes and lambs through direct, hands-on involvement in the birthing process and care of the neonate through weaning. Covered topics include zoonoses, basic reproductive physiology of the sheep, normal and abnormal delivery, management of lambs, qualitative assessment, breeding principles, etc.
Section 101 Balcom, S (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) Tu 8-8:50, M 2-3:30
Section 102 Balcom, S (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) Tu 8-8:50, Th 2-3:30
ANSC260Laboratory Animal Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC101. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC260 or ANSC413. Formerly ANSC413. A comprehensive course in care and management of laboratory animals. Emphasis will be placed on physiology, anatomy and special uses for the different species. Disease prevention and regulations for maintaining animal colonies will be covered. Field trips will be required.
Section 101 Black, A (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) MW 10-10:50, F 8-12:00
ANSC262Commercial Poultry Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC101. Theory and science of rearing poultry and marketing poultry meat and eggs in the commercial sector. Includes current issues, organization of the industry, as well as fundamental biology of the domestic chicken. Field trips to commercial poultry operations are required.
Section 101 Zimmermann, N (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15
ANSC275Introduction to Veterinary Medical Science and Practice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI105 and/or ANSC101. The fundamentals of clinical veterinary medical practice and the research that supports it. Topics presented will include the histology, gross anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, renal and neurological systems as they relate to the description of specific disease states taught in this course. Additionally, examples of diseases caused by pathologic disturbances to these systems will be discussed, as well as the basic principles of preventative health care, diagnostic testing and pharmacologic intervention. Significant attention will be given to research in veterinary science and the practice of evidence-based medicine. This course is intended for any student interested in veterinary medicine, animal physiology, or medical science.
Section 101 Balcom, S (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) MWF 10-10:50
ANSC315Applied Animal Nutrition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC314. Elements of nutrition, source characteristics and adaptability of various feedstuffs to several classes of livestock. A study of the composition of feeds, nutrient requirements and computerized formulation of economic diets and rations for livestock.
Section 101 Erdman, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, Th 8-8:50
Section 102 Erdman, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, Th 9-9:50
Section 103 Erdman, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 1-1:50
ANSC327Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics (3 credits)
Prerequisites: ANSC101, BSCI105, and CHEM131. Classical, molecular, and population genetics with specific emphasis on animal systems will be covered. Also, disseminate information on molecular approaches for manipulating genetics at the whole animal level (transgenic and cloning). Other model organisms will be discussed to provide a conceptual framework.
Section 101 F., and (88 seats open, out of 88 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15
ANSC340Health Management of Animal Populations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: BSCI223. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC340 or ANSC412. Formerly ANSC 412. A study of common and emerging animal diseases and their prevention and control. The main focus will be on livestock and poultry diseases. However, zoonotic, wildlife, and laboratory animal diseases will also be discussed along with risk assessment, bioterrorism counter-measures, and animal welfare, especially as these topics interface or impact animals used in food production.
Section 101 Balcom, S (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45
ANSC420Critical Thinking in Animal Science (3 credits)
Recommended: AREC250, AREC306. Employ methods to systematically solve selected problems that typically arise on farms or allied businesses related to animal enterprises.
Section 101 Peters, R (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 1-5:00
ANSC435Experimental Embryology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: Reproductive Physiology. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC435 or ANSC489M. Formerly ANSC 489M. Experimental approaches to mammalian embryology with emphasis on domestic livestock systems as applied to research and production systems. Lab will include hands-on experiments and demos of in vitro embryo production, embryo splitting, cell injection and nuclear transfer.
Section 101 Keefer, C (12 seats open, out of 12 seats.) Tu 2-3:15, Th 2-5:00
ANSC453Animal Welfare and Bioethics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 or BSCI106 or permission of instructor. Junior standing. Ethical concerns related to the use of animals in modern society. Historical and philosophical overview of animal welfare and bioethics. Applied ethical discussions on human/animal interrelationships, physical and genetic manipulation, and other current issues associated with the treatment of animals used in food production, research, zoos, and as pets.
Section 101 K., and (65 seats open, out of 65 seats.) MW 4-5:15
ANSC698CSeminar:Recent Advances in Animal and Avian Sciences (1 credits)
Credit will be granted for ANSC 698A and ANSC 698C.
Section 101 Zimmermann, N (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) W 4-4:50

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