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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Topics in selected areas of agriculture and natural resources. For graduate students in the Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources Systems Management program. Can be used to meet requirements in the MSANR curriculum. The subject matter area is indicated by the third digit: 0 for Agriculture, 1 for Agricultural Economics, 2 for Agricultural Engineering Technology, 3 for Animal Science, 4 for Natural Resources Management, 5 for Plant and Soil Science. May repeat enrollment up to six credit hours. Prereq: Graduate Coordinator and instructor's approval.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This will be either: 1) a major research project associated with agriculture, or 2) a supervised work experience in agriculture for a minimum of three months (requires weekly reporting from student and a final report from the immediate supervisor). Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSANR degree. P/N only.
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1.00 Credits
Provides a lab experience for training students in the basic concepts of livestock production and husbandry. Students will identify major breeds of livestock, determine daily feed requirements, study basic principles of livestock anatomy and external part nomenclature and observe basic behavioral characteristics of animals produced for food, fiber and recreation. Includes principles of animal health and welfare. Field trips to commercial production facilities. One two-hour lab. Coreq: ANSC 110.
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3.00 Credits
A review of western horsemanship and horse safety. Includes instruction in handling, grooming, saddling, bridling and mounting. Development of basic riding skills at the walk, jog and lope.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course that surveys the breeds of horses and scope of the industry. Course modules will focus on selection, feeding, disease control, breeding and reproduction, health and welfare, tack and equipment, facilities, transportation and fundamental management practices. Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic principles involved in the care and management of exotic and companion animal species. Particular emphasis will be on nutrition and feeding programs, breeding cycles, vaccination programs and diseases of exotic and companion animals generally regarded as household pets. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.
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3.00 Credits
Evaluation and selection techniques for live animals based on economic merit. Principles of selection and grading of beef, swine and sheep. Relationship of live animal traits to carcass merit. Presentation of oral reasons. Students representing the university in the Spring Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contests will be chosen from this course. Two three-hour labs.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to animal behavior and welfare and ethical issues in the animal industry. Behavioral topics will focus on the development of behavior, communication, learning, social structure, and sexual, maternal, feeding, aggressive and stereotypic behaviors in domestic farm and companion animals. The second half of the course will focus on philosophies related to animal welfare, myths and facts, animal and human relationships, issues related to animal welfare and animal activism. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Prereq: ANSC 230.
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1.00 Credits
Individually supervised project for students showing special interest in some phase of animal science. Topics may be selected from nutrition, breeding or selection, physiology, management, or meat science. Written project outline required. Maximum of one hour applicable to concentration requirements. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
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2.00 Credits
Application of principles of livestock management, animal nutrition and animal breeding in cooperation with the UT Martin Agricultural Experiment Station, the UT Martin Farm and local private farms. Students will be required to work a minimum of six (6) hours per week under supervision of instructor and cooperating farms. Written report required. May not be substituted for any required Animal Science course. Prereq: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
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