*806. Animal Science Graduate Seminar (1 cr per sem, max 2 cr I) Lec/disc.

Prereq: Permission

Orientation in the animal science graduate program involving introduction to departmental research program, philosophy, and policies. Discussion of elements of an effective seminar; experience and critique in oral presentation of research data.

810. Processed Meats (3 cr) Lec 2, lab 3.

Prereq: ASCI 210 or equivalent

ASCI 810 is also offered on the Internet via the World Wide Web (WWW).

Modern meat processing industry and its use of science and technology. The fabrication, processing, preservation, sanitation, food safety, ethnic evolvement, and utilization of manufactured and processed meat. Actual laboratory preparation of processed meats and by-products of the meat packing industry.

*817. Meat Technology (4 cr I) Lec 2, lab 6.

Prereq: ASCI 410 or permission

Meat processing and fabrication technology. Practical application of tenderization, restructuring, freezing, dehydration, flavor modification, composition control and quality control technology to manufactured and processed meat products.

819. Meat Investigations (FDST 819) (1-3 cr, max 3 I, II, III)

Prereq: ASCI 210 or permission

Conduct independent research and study meat industry problems in processing, production, storage, and preparation of meat and meat products.

*820. Feedlot Nutrition and Management (3 cr) Lec 3.

Prereq: CHEM 831

Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Nutritional requirements of and complete ration formulation for feedlot cattle. Management practices needed for successful feedlot operation.

821. Advanced Animal Nutrition (3 cr I) Lec 3.

Prereq: ASCI 320

An advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth coverage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life processes.

*822. Advanced Feeding and Feed Formulation (3 cr II, III) Lec 3.

Prereq: ASCI 320 or equivalent

ASCI *822 requires completion of an independent analysis of published research in a selected area of nutrition and submission of a written report. Feeding practices for domestic animals. Applied animal nutrition and feed formulation.

*824. Forage Quality (AGRO *846) (3 cr III) Ind.

Prereq: AGRO/RNGE 240 and ASCI 320, or equivalents; 3 cr hrs of introductory statistics; and permission

The chemical characteristics of forage components. The interactions with ruminant physiology and digestion that influence forage feeding value. The laboratory procedures used to evaluate forages for grazing livestock.

831. Advanced Animal Breeding (3 cr II) Lec 2, rct 1.

Prereq: ASCI 330

Application of genetic principles to animal breeding. Critical examination of current and potential selection programs and crossbreeding systems. Determination of performance objectives. Expected responses to selection methods and dissemination of improvement in an industry.

841. New Techniques in Reproductive Biology (3 cr II) Lec 2, lab 2.

Prereq: ASCI 341 or equivalent

Mammalian early embryonic development. Basic aspects of embryology and developmental biology. Modern technologies in animal reproductive biology including in vitro maturation and fertilization, embryo transfer, cloning, assisted reproductive technologies, transgenic animals and embryonic stem cells.

842. Endocrinology (BIOS 842; VBMS 842) (3 cr I) Lec 3.

Prereq: A course in vertebrate physiology and/or biochemistry

Mammalian endocrine glands from the standpoint of their structure, their physiological function in relation to the organism, the chemical nature and mechanisms of action of their secretory products, and the nature of anomalies manifested with their dysfunction.

*845. Animal Physiology I (BIOS *813; VBMS *845; VMED 645) (4 cr I) Lec 3, lab 3.

Prereq: For ASCI/VBMS *845/BIOS *813: An undergraduate course in biochemistry or biology or physiology. For VMED 645: First year standing in and admission to VMED.

Primarily for students in animal or biological sciences or veterinary medicine.

Mammalian physiology and cellular mechanisms. Physiology of the cell, embryology, and neuro-sensory, neuromuscular, endocrine, and reproductive systems.

*846. Animal Physiology II (BIOS *814; VBMS *846; VMED 646) (4 cr II) Lec 3, lab 3.

Prereq: For ASCI/VBMS *846/BIOS *814: An undergraduate course in biochemistry or biology or physiology. For VMED 646: First year standing in and admission to VMED.

ASCI/VBMS *846/BIOS *814/VMED 646 is designed for students in animal or biological sciences or veterinary medicine.

Mammalian physiology and cellular mechanisms. Physiology of the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems.

*847. Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef Production (VBMS *847) (3 cr, max 6)

Prereq: Degree in veterinary medicine or animal science, or allied agricultural degree, or permission

Classroom attendance is required during each of the modules. Between modules distance education technologies (laptop computer, Internet access, a computer operating system with a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software, email, etc.) are used and required for discussion and assignments. The contributions and interactions of the major academic disciplines upon the production, performance, health, profitability, and sustainability of beef cow and cattle feeding operations.
A. I (3 cr)
B. II (3 cr) Prereq: VBMS *847A.

847A. Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef Production I (3 cr)

847B. Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef Production II (3 cr)

Prereq: VBMS *847A

851. Livestock Management on Range and Pasture (AGRO 845; RNGE 445) (3 cr I) Lec 2.

Prereq: AGRO/RNGE 240 or 340; ASCI 250

AECN 201 recommended. Students required to participate in a one-week field trip in the Halsey area prior to beginning of fall semester. (Dates are given in class schedule.) Analyzing the plant and animal resources and economic aspects of livestock on range and pasture. Management of pasture and range for continued high production is emphasized.

896. Independent Study in Animal Science (1-5 cr, max 12 I, II, III)

Prereq: 12 hrs animal science or closely related areas and permission

Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.

*899. Masters Thesis (6-10 cr)

Prereq: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser

905. Animal Industry Seminar (1 cr per sem, max 4 cr I, II)

Prereq: Permission

Current problems in the field of animal industry.

917. Advanced Meat Science (3 cr II) Lec 3, lab 1.

Prereq: CHEM 831 and FDST 848 or permission

Molecular events occurring during the conversion of muscle to meat. Molecular and cellular properties of meat responsible for the functional and palatability properties of meat products.

918. Growth and Development of Meat Animals (3 cr II) Lec 3.

Prereq: Strong background in biological sciences

ASCI/VBMS *845 and *846 recommended. BIOC, BIOS, and CHEM 831 and 832 advised. Growth and development of livestock animals with emphasis on the prenatal and postnatal differentiation and development of skeletal muscle, bone, and adipose tissue; organ growth discussed. Recent literature as well as classical concepts of animal growth discussed along with the genetic, hormonal, and nutritional factors that affect growth.

921. Interdepartmental Nutrition Seminar (NUTR 921) (1 cr per sem, max 4, I, II)

Prereq: Permission

Presentation and discussion of current literature and research in the field of nutrition.

922. Advanced Animal Nutrition (Ruminant) (3 cr I)

Prereq: ASCI 821 and BIOC 831 or permission

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrient metabolism and utilization by ruminant animals for maintenance, growth, finishing, reproduction and lactation. Major emphasis on protein and energy.

924. Forage Evaluation (AGRO 940) (3 cr II)

Prereq: Permission

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Analytic procedures and research methods used in evaluating biochemical components and nutritive value of forages. An evaluation of the impact of forage quality on forage breeding and animal performance.

925. Energy Metabolism (NUTR 925) (3 cr I) Lec 3.

Prereq: ASCI 821, BIOC 831, or NUTR 455 or 950; or permission

Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Critically evaluate how research in bioenergetics has contributed to scientific discoveries in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. Methodologies for determination of human and animal energy expenditure and body composition. Specifically, direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry and comparative slaughter techniques. Emphasis on components of organ and tissue energy expenditures. Background information important in other nutrition courses.

926. Carbohydrate and Lipid Nutrition (NUTR 926) (3 cr II) Lec 3.

Prereq: BIOC 831, ASCI 821 or NUTR 455 or 950

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids by animals and humans. Emphasis on fundamental principles and current concepts.

927. Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition (NUTR 927) (3 cr II) Lec 3.

Prereq: ASCI 421/821 or NUTR 455 or 950; BIOC/BIOS/CHEM 431/831

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of proteins and amino acids by animals and humans. Fundamental principles and current concepts.

928. Mineral Nutrition (NUTR 928) (2 cr I) Lec 2.

Prereq: ASCI 821 or NUTR 455 or 950 and BIOC 831; or permission

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Nutrition and metabolism of mineral elements by animals and humans. Information and current concepts on the metabolism of minerals and requirements for growth, finishing, maintenance, lactation, and reproduction. Interrelationships among minerals and other nutrients discussed and observed in the laboratory.

928L. Mineral Nutrition Laboratory (NUTR 928L) (1 cr I) Lab.

Prereq: Parallel ASCI/NUTR 928

Laboratory experiments that complement material covered in ASCI 928.

929. Vitamin Nutrition (NUTR 929) (3 cr II) Lec 3.

Prereq: BIOC 831, ASCI 821 or NUTR 455 or 950

Offered odd-numbered calendar years. History, chemistry, assay procedures, food content, metabolism, biochemical functions, deficiencies, pharmacological doses, toxicities, and factors influencing vitamin status in animals, including humans.

931. Population Genetics (AGRO 931; HORT 931) (3 cr II) Lec 3.

Prereq: AGRO 315 and STAT 801

Structure of populations, forces affecting gene frequency and frequency of genotypes, continuous variation, population values and means, genotypic and environmental variances and covariances.

932. Quantitative Animal Genetics I (3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 2.

Prereq: ASCI 931 or equivalent

Offered even-numbered calendar years. Use of biometrical and population genetics and related physiology, nutrition, pathology, meats, and economics, to develop intrapopulation breeding methods capable of increasing the net bio-economic efficiency of animal production.

933. Quantitative Animal Genetics II (3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 2.

Prereq: ASCI 931

Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Evaluation of methods for developing and exploiting genetic diversity among animal populations to improve bio-economic efficiency of animal production.

934. Applications of Biotechnology in Animal Science (4 cr) Lec 1, lab 9.

Prereq: Permission

Offered only during 8-week summer session. Strategies and applications of DNA/RNA based methodologies in animal production systems and animal research programs. Practical and experimental approaches. Background, theory, and statistical methods underlying applications emphasized.

943. Advanced Avian Physiology (3 cr I) Lec 3.

Prereq: One semester of physiology or ornithology, or permission

Anatomical and physiological aspects of the major body systems of birds; discussions cover both domesticated and other species and their adaptations. Comparison with mammalian systems is included, especially to illustrate divergent evolution of structure and function. Behavior is related to adaptations of both anatomy and physiology, and environmental influences are emphasized. Selected techniques (anesthesia, some surgical procedures, artificial insemination, embryo manipulations) are incorporated as laboratory sessions as needed.

949. Biochemistry of Nutrition (BIOC 949; BIOS 949; NUTR 949) (3 cr I) Lec 3.

Prereq: BIOC 832 or *839, or permission

Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Interrelationships of nutrients, nutritional state and metabolic processes. Energy metabolism, integration of nutrition and metabolism and nutritional regulation of gene function.

996. Problems in Animal Production (1-24 cr I, II, III)

Prereq: Permission

Methods employed in livestock production research. Planning and conducting experiments, keeping records, and analysis of data.

999. Doctoral Dissertation (1-24 cr, max 55)

Prereq: Admission to doctoral degree program and permission of supervisory committee chair