ANSC
1000 INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCES (4). LEC.
3, LAB. 2. The importance of livestock
to agriculture and to the health and nutrition
of a modern society. Livestock terminology,
selection, reproduction, nutrition, management,
marketing and species characteristics of
beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep and
horses.
ANSC 1100 ORIENTATION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES (1). LEC.
1. S-U only. An introduction to the departmental
programs and personnel and how to make the most of the
college experience. Breadth of career opportunities for
animal science graduates.
ANSC 2000 COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (3). LEC. 3. Practical
aspects of behavior, nutrition, breeding, reproduction,
health and management of dogs, cats and other animals generally
considered to be human companions.
ANSC 2050 INTRODUCTION TO HORSE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING
(3). LEC. 1, LAB. 4. An introduction to the management,
training and enjoyment of horses.
ANSC 2150 SKILLS AND CONCEPTS
OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS (1). LAB 4. Pr., departmental
approval. May be repeated for a maximum
of 2 hours credit. Development of basic
and applied principles and skill utilized
in intercollegiate equestrian and rodeo
teams. Basic management and care of animals
used in equestrian and rodeo sports.
ANSC 2650 EQUINE BIOMECHANICS AND
SHOEING (2). LAB. 4. Pr., ANSC
1000, BIOL 2500. Anatomy, function and care
of the horse foot; mechanical forces
and joint/tissues health; hoof traits, quality
and correction through shoeing.
ANSC 2700 VALUE BASED ANALYSIS OF MEAT ANIMALS ( 2).
LAB. 4. PR. ANSC 1000. Comparative evaluation of
body composition and application of federal grading standards
to determine relative value and price of live animals,carcasses
and wholesale cuts.
ANSC 2710 COMMERCIAL MEAT MANAGEMENT (4). LEC. 3, LAB.
2. For non-majors only. The importance of meat in
the food service industry, including food safety, purchasing,
cooking and meat in the diet.
ANSC 3000 HERD HEALTH
MANAGEMENT (3). LEC. 3. Pr., ANSC 1000 and
BIOL 3200. Prevention and control of
the major diseases of farm animals and development
of herd health programs.
ANSC 3150 EQUINE MARKETING (2).
LAB. 4. Pr., ANSC 1000 and ECON
2020. Practical concepts of equine marketing
including evaluating the horse,
assessing the market, targeting customers,
and presenting the horse.
BCHE 3200 PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY (3). LEC. 3. Pr.,
CHEM 2030 or 2070. Classification, structure and
function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic
acids in cellular processes in animals; role of vitamins
and minerals as coenzyme and prosthetic groups; enzyme
kinetics; thermodynamics; design and regulation of intermediary
metabolism and energy production in animal cells.
BCHE 3201 PRINCIPLES OF
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1). LAB. 2. Coreq.,
BCHE 3200. Application of representative
laboratory techniques and instrumentation
to the study of biomolecules and cellular
processes in animals.
ANSC 3300 INTRODUCTORY
LIVESTOCK EVALUATION AND MARKETING (2).
Lab. 6. Pr., ANSC 1000. Comprehensive
study of live animal and carcass evaluation
techniques used in the selection and marketing
of beef cattle, swine and sheep. The development
of decision-making and oral communication
skills is emphasized.
ANSC 3310 INTRODUCTORY MEAT SELECTION AND GRADING (2).
LAB. 6. Pr., ANSC 1000. Development of grading standards
and application of federal grades to beef, pork, and
lamb carcasses. Comparative evaluation of carcasses,
primal and sub-primal cuts.
ANSC 3330 INTRODUCTORY
DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING (2). LAB. 6. Pr. ANSC
1000. Theory and practice in the selection
of dairy cattle based on visual appraisal,
pedigree and performance records. The development
and presentation of oral reasons also is
emphasized.
ANSC 3350 EQUESTRIAN COACHING (2).
LAB. 4. Principles and practices
of
instructing students on horseback, safety
for horse and rider, lesson plans and
class management, evaluation of riders,
teaching riders with special needs.
ANSC 3400 ANIMAL NUTRITION (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr.,
ANSC 1000, BCHE 3200, BIOL 1030 or departmental approval. Principles
and practice of animal nutrition, nutrient contents of
feedstuff and diet formulation.
ANSC 3500 ANIMAL BREEDING (3). LEC. 3. Pr., ANSC 1000,
BIOL 3000. Genetic and environmental effects of animal
differences. Selection and mating systems used in the
improvement of cattle, sheep and swine with emphasis
on economically important traits.
ANSC 3600 REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY (4). LEC. 3. LAB
2. Pr., ANSC 1000 and BIOL 2510 or equivalent. Comparative
anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of animal reproduction,
and principles of reproductive biotechnologies used to
enhance reproductive efficiency in mammalian systems.
ANSC 3610 ANIMAL GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT (4). LEC.3, LAB.2. Pr.,
ANSC 1000, BIOL 1030. Biology of prenatal
and postnatal growth of meat animals emphasizing
muscle, adipose and bone tissues from a
molecular, cellular, endocrine perspective.
Application of concepts to improve rate,
efficiency and composition of growth.
ANSC 3650 PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EQUINE
ATHLETE (2). LEC. 2. Pr., ANSC
1000, BCHE 3200, BIOL 2510. Selection and
development of the horse for athletic
performance; exercising, training and fitness
conditioning for performance
horses.
ANSC 3700 MUSCLE FOODS (4). LEC 3, LAB 2. Pr. ANSC
1000 or Departmental approval. Introduction to domestic
animal growth and development, comparative evaluation
of livestock and carcass composition. Biochemical andphysiological
factors affecting fresh meat and processed meat quality.
Fundamentals of ante- and postmortem musclebiology, slaughter,
processing, storage and merchandising of meat and meat
products.
ANSC 3800 CAREERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE (1). LEC. 1. Pr.
junior standing. S-U only. Career opportunities for
animal science graduates. Identifying and investigating
careers and presenting oneself professionally for employment
or post-baccalaureate education.
ANSC 4010 BEEF PRODUCTION (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr.,
ANSC 3400, 3500, 3600 or departmental approval for non-majors. Overview
of the beef cattle industry. Develop modern concepts,
ideas and methodology associated with the application
of technology to the solution of problems related to
reproduction, breeding, nutrition, management and use
of facilities in a modern beef cattle enterprise.
ANSC 4030 DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION (4). LEC. 3, LAB.
3. Pr., ANSC 3400, 3500, 3600 or departmental approval
for non-majors. Practical application and integration
of nutrition, breeding, reproduction, selection, herd
health, economics and management for efficient dairy
production.
ANSC 4050 HORSE PRODUCTION (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr.
ANSC 3400, 3500, 3600 or departmental approval for non-majors
only. Practical application and integration of nutrition,
breeding, reproduction, selection, herd health economics
and management for efficient horse production.
ANSC 4070 SWINE PRODUCTION (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr.,
ANSC 3400, 3500, 3600 or departmental approval for non-majors. Practical
application and integration of nutrition, breeding and
genetics, herd health, reproduction, economics, housing
and management techniques for efficient swine production.
ANSC 4090 SHEEP PRODUCTION (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr.,
ANSC 1000 or departmental approval for non-majors. Application
and integration of breeding and selection, nutrition,
reproduction, health and marketing to achieve optimum
lamb and wool production in the southeastern U.S.
ANSC 4100 FARM ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (2). LEC. 2. Pr., ANSC
3600 or departmental approval. Basic information
on behavior, its purpose and how it is measured is followed
by an examination of eating, locomotive, sexual, aggressive,
territorial, maternal and resting behaviors in cattle,
horses, swine and sheep.
ANSC 4150 ADVANCED SKILLS AND CONCEPTS OF EQUESTRIAN
SPORTS (1). LAB 4. Pr., ANSC 2150 and departmental approval. May
be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours credit. An advanced
course in principles and skills utilized in intercollegiate
equestrian and rodeo team competition and management.
Issues affecting management, training, marketing and
promotion of animals used in equestrian and rodeo sports.
ANSC 4300 ADVANCED LIVESTOCK JUDGING (1). LAB. 4. Pr.
ANSC 3300. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours
credit. Advanced course in principles and techniques
of livestock selection based on visual criteria, performancerecords
and other advanced technologies.
ANSC 4310 ADVANCED MEAT JUDGING (1) LAB. 4. Pr. ANSC
3310. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours credit.
Practice in evaluation and grading beef, pork, and lamb
carcasses and cuts. Development of communication skills
and exposure to animal agriculture through training and
intercollegiate competition.
ANSC 4320 ADVANCED ANIMAL EVALUATION AND MARKETING
(1) LAB. 4. Pr. ANSC 4300 or 4310 or departmental approval. Live
animal and carcass evaluation techniques used in marketing
cattle, swine and sheep.
ANSC 4330 ADVANCED DAIRY
CATTLE JUDGING (1) LAB. 4. Pr., ANSC 3330.
May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours
credit. Advanced course in the selection
of dairy cattle and presentation of oral
reasons.
ANSC 4450 EQUINE NUTRITION (2).
LEC. 2. Pr., ANSC 3400. Principles
of
digestive physiology, nutrition and metabolic
disorders unique to the horse with
special emphasis on nutritional needs of
the equine athlete.
ANSC 4650 EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE
TECHNIQUES (2). LEC. 2. Pr., ANSC
3600. Reproductive management and application
of modern technologies to
enhance reproductive efficiency of the domestic
horse.
ANSC 4700 MEAT PROCESSING (4). LEC 3, LAB 3. Pr. ANSC
3700 or Departmental approval. Integration of topics
in meat and non-meat ingredient chemistry and their applications
to muscle food processing. Physical, chemical andsensory
properties of fresh and processed meat products.
ANSC 4800 ISSUES IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE (2). LAB. 4.
Pr., junior standing, ANSC 1000, COMM 1000 or equivalent. Issues
affecting animal agriculture, dealing with concerns of
consumers and activists, involvement in public debate
and the political process.
ANSC 4810 PROFESSIONAL DISCOURSE IN AGRICULTURE (1).
LAB. 2. Pr., ANSC 4800. Methods for enhancing effective
discourse concerning issues facing the livestock industry.
ANSC 4920 INTERNSHIP IN ANIMAL SCIENCES (5-15). Pr.,
departmental approval. S-U only.
ANSC 4967 HONORS READINGS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
(3-6). Pr., admission to University Honors Program.
Jr. standing. May be repeated to a maximum
of six hours. Open only to Animal Science students
in the University Honors Program with the consent
of the Honors Program Advisor.
ANSC 4970 SPECIAL PROBLEMS (1-5). (CREDIT TO BE ARRANGED.)
Pr., departmental approval. Students will work under
the direction of faculty members on specific problems.
ANSC 4997 HONORS THESIS (3-6). Pr., admission to University
Honors Program. Jr. standing. May be repeated to
a maximum of six hours. Open only to Animal Science students
in the University Honors Program with the consent of
the Honors Program Advisor.
ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE
ANSC 6010 STOCKER CATTLE PRODUCTION (4). LEC.
3, LAB. 4. Departmental approval. Application
of the principles of animal science to the successful
production of stocker cattle. Emphasis placed
on marketing and management strategies. Lab will
involve a considerable amount of traveling.
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