Animal Science Courses (AnS)

118. (AGRI 1419) Introduction to Animal Science. Four semester hours (3 lecture, 2 lab).
Preliminary study of the selection, reproduction, nutrition and marketing of beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, horses and poultry.

205. Livestock Selection and Evaluation . Three semester hours (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Selection and evaluation of breeding and market animals, breed characteristics, and carcass evaluation as it relates to live animal evaluation. Occasional field trips required.
Prerequisites: AnS 118 or concurrent enrollment.

307. Animal Feeding. Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab).
Chemical composition of feedstuffs, requirements of domestic animals, utilization of nutrients, formulating and balancing rations.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, Chem 107 or 111, Math 141.

310. Genetics of Livestock Improvement. Three semester hours.
Introduction to genetic principles involved in domestic animal improvement. Methods
available to the animal breeder and their effectiveness. Gene action, crossbreeding,
inbreeding and other mating plans.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, BSc 102, Chem 111.

311. Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals . Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2lab). Comparative anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems
of domestic animals, endocrinology of reproduction, gestation and parturition.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, BSc 102, Chem 111.

312. Artificial Breeding of Domestic Animals. Three semester hours (3 lecture, 2 lab).
Principles of artificial breeding of farm animals. Semen collection and evaluation, gamete freezing and storage, reproduction management techniques and pregnancy diagnosis.
Prerequisite: AnS 311.

313. Dairying. Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab).
Dairy breeds and their selection, milk secretion, composition and handling, milking
equipment and facilities.
Prerequisites: AnS 118.

317. Livestock Management Techniques. Three semester hours (1 lecture, 4 lab).
Application of animal handling and management techniques for dairy, beef, sheep, swine and poultry. Prerequisites: AnS 118.

319. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals . Three semester hours. Structure and function of organ systems with special reference to domestic animals.
Prerequisites: Chem 108 or 211.

407. Animal Nutrition. Three semester hours.
Functions of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, lipids, minerals and water. Chemistry
and physiology of digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients and their metabolites.
Prerequisites: Chem 108 or 211 and AnS 307.

411. Sheep and Goat Management. Three semester hours.
Types, breeds and usefulness of sheep and goats in the U.S. Management systems, production schemes, and general husbandry.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, 307, 310, 311.

412. Beef Cattle Management. Three semester hours.
Concepts and principles of breeding, feeding and management of beef cattle in
the U.S. A survey of the past, present and future ideas of the beef cattle industry.
Pre-requisites: AnS 118, 307, 310, 311.

413. Swine Management . Three semester hours.
Commercial and purebred swine operations. Feeding, breeding, and management practices, production efficiency and waste management facilities.
Prerequisites: AnS 307, 310, 311, 317, 319.

415. Companion Animal Management. Three semester hours.
Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and health of companion animals including
cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, mice, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Problem solving and enterprise management. Occasional field trips required.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, 307, 310, and 311 or consent of instructor.

416. Animals and Society . Three semester hours. (Capstone)
This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of how animals (companion animals, livestock, wild animals) impact and effect our daily lives, our society, and our economy and their impacts on national security. Topic areas include: Introduction; Animals in History; Animals in Other Societies; Animal-Human Relationships; Animals in Prison Industries; Animal Rights/Animal Welfare; and Management and various unique aspects of species of Companion Animals, including dogs, cats, and horses; and birds reptiles and other pets.

419. Diseases and Parasites of Livestock. Three semester hours.
A study of the control and prevention of common infectious and non-infectious diseases of livestock. The common parasites, their prevention, and control.
Prerequisites: AnS 118, BSc 102 and 254.

489. Independent Study. One to four semester hours.
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content
area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

497. Special Topics . One to four semester hours.
Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.

Note: For description of graduate courses see Graduate Catalog.