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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BSCI105. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC250 and ANSC305. Formerly ANSC305. Care and management of the companion small animals. Species covered include the cat, dog, rodents, lagomorphs, reptiles, amphibians, birds and others as class interest and schedule dictate. Basic description, evolutionary development, breeding, nutritional and environmental requirements, and public health aspects will be presented for each species.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: BSCI105 or equivalent or permission of department. The principal diseases of North American wildlife will be briefly considered. For each disease, specific attention will be given to the following: signs evidenced by the affected animal or bird, causative agent, means of transmission and effects of the disease on the population of the species involved.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103; or an introductory biology course. Introduces the art and science of rearing aquatic animals and the essential principles of aquaculture. Students receive hands-on training in the methods required for successful husbandry and management of aquatic animals in their water environment.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103. 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103. 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ANSC101, ANSC103, and (CHEM104 or CHEM231). The fundamental role and implications of dietary preference, gastrointestinal physiology and nutrients in animal nutrition. Biochemical roles of nutrients in metabolism, digestion, absorption and assimilation as it relates to various life processes.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ANSC101, ANSC103, 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ANSC232 or permission of instructor. Recommended: ANSC211 and ANSC212. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC230 or ANSC330. Formerly ANSC230. Scientific principles of horse behavior, anatomy, physiology, locomotion, nutrition, reproduction, growth, health and disease as applied to horses are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: BSCI223. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANSC340 or ANSC412. Formerly ANSC412. 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.
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