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3.00 Credits
Study principles and techniques used in meat animal and carcass evaluation along with factors that influence composition, meat quality and preparation. Students planning to enroll in ANSC 310 and ANSC 312 should take ANSC 209 in their sophomore year. Prerequisite: ANSC 100.
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3.00 Credits
Application of current scientific tools, methods, and performance programs available to livestock breeders for improving beef cattle, swine, and sheep; emphasis on the changing nature of modern breeds of livestock as influenced by selection, economics, and consumer and market trends. Course requires visits (including weekends) to farms, related companies, and events to observe the latest techniques and scientific principles associated with livestock selection and evaluation. Students are responsible for personal expenses on the field trips. Junior standing; credit or concurrent registration in ANSC 209.
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3.00 Credits
Examines basic principles of beef cattle and swine management for students other than animal sciences majors. Credit is not given for both ANSC 213 and ANSC 401 or ANSC 403. Prerequisite: ANSC 100.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introductory background in basic aspects of cell biology, physiology, and genetics. Topics addressed include cell structure, cell organelles, and different types of cells, protein synthesis and gene expression, chromosome structure, basic mechanisms of chromosome replication, basic principles of quantitative and population genetics, and an introduction to genomics and proteomics. Prerequisite: ANSC 100, CHEM 102 and 103 or concurrent enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introductory background in basic and fundamental principles of animal anatomy and physiology. The major organ systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal) will be presented with an emphasis on comparative anatomy, integrated function, and specific homeostatic mechanisms. Prerequisite: ANSC 100.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introductory background in the fundamental principles of animal nutrition and how nutrition impacts animal well-being and performance. Students will develop comprehensive knowledge in gastrointestinal and digestive anatomy and physiology, nutrient function and requirements, and energy utilization in various species. Specific topics include different classes and properties of nutrients, differences in digestive mechanisms in monogastric vs. ruminant animals, and how carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, and vitamins contribute to the nutrient requirements of animals. Prerequisite: ANSC 100, ANSC 221, and CHEM 104 and CHEM 105 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the basic principles of reproduction, lactation, growth, and hormonal regulation in animals as well as humans, including cell growth and differentiation, processes of reproduction, biotechnological methods of reproductive control, manipulation, performance enhancement of lactation and growth. Prerequisite: ANSC 100, ANSC 221.
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3.00 Credits
In this introductory course, a survey of stem cell research is presented and discussed. Topics include Reproductive and Developmental Biology and Physiology of both adult- and embryo-derived stem cells, and their application to Regenerative Medicine. Each student as part of a group will identify research articles relative to each focus area and lead the discussion of the article for the whole class. Prerequisite: MCB 150 or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the current and historical functions and influences of companion animals in American society. Topics include the evolution of animal protection, the use of assistance and service animals, and the growth of the pet supply industry. Controversial issues which are of current concern to society will also be examined.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Supervised, off-campus learning experience in an animal-related enterprise. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of ten hours. Prerequisite: Good academic standing; ANSC 100.
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