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ANSC 300. Special Topics in Animal Science.
1-6 credits, Lecture. Either or both semesters. Credit and hours by arrangement. Instructor consent required.
May be repeated with a change in topic.
ANSC 300 - Section 01. Frontiers in Animal Reproduction and Development
The objectives of this course are to provide the Animal Science graduate students with an overview of recent
developments in animal biotechnology; and to improve graduate students' presentation skills. After extensive review and
discussion of various biotechnologies, each student will be asked to give a presentation in the are other than their own
research.
3 credits, first semester. Two class periods and one discussion/demo period. Yang.
ANSC 303. Food Chemistry.
Chemical, physical and biological changes in foods and food macromolecules that occur during processing and storage that
affect texture, color, flavor, stability and nutritive qualities. Field trips may be required.
3 credits,
Lecture. Open only with consent of instructor. Faustman.
ANSC 306. Vaccines: Mechanisms of Immune Protection.
The focus is on several different approaches to inducing prophylactic immunity in the host.
Both traditional and modern molecular approaches to vaccine design will be discussed. In addition,
the mechanisms employed by pathogenic microbes to avoid hosts' immune responses will be examined
in the context of vaccine design. The students will gain an appreciation for the transition from
basic research to practical applications.
3 credits, second semester of odd numbered years.
Lecture. Instructor consent required. Courses in Microbiology and Immunology are recommeneded.
Also offered as PVS 306. Silbart.
ANSC 322. Physiology of Lactation.
This course examines anatomical, endocrine and metabolic aspects of lactation, emphasizing
lactation in dairy cattle. A discussion of mastitis prevention and therapy are also discussed.
3 credits, first semester of even numbered years. Two lecture periods and one laboratory period. Prerequisite:
PATH 200 and MCB 204 or consent of instructor. Kazmer.
ANSC 329. Frontiers in Animal Embryology and Embryo Biotechnology.
Focuses on the genetic aspects of embryology such as imprinting and X inactivation. Introduces the state of the technology of numerous established and emerging embryo biotechnologies such as assisted reproductive technologies, transgenesis, cloning and gene targeting. Lab demonstrations of basic embryology techniques will be included.
3 credits, fall semester. Prerequisite: ANSC 219 or MCB 219. Tian, X.
ANSC 333. Advancements in Ruminant Nutrition.
A critical review of the current literature on digestive physiology, metabolism, feed processing
and management related to ruminant animals.
2 credits, first semester of even numbered years.
Two class discussion periods. Prerequisite: ANSC 216 or equivalent. Instructor consent required. Andrew.
ANSC 344. Growth and Metabolism of Domestic Animals.
An assessment of animal growth and metabolism interrelated to nutrition, selection,
environment, production and idiosyncrasies among species.
3 credits, three class periods. Reccommended preparation:
PATH 200 or equivalent. Zinn.
ANSC 350. Fundamentals of Proteomics.
Principles and practices of various methodologies of protein separation science will be covered. The course intends to serve as an introduction to methodologies such as 1-D and 2-D electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, peptide mass fingerprint, tandam MS, protein identification by MS/MS, post-translational modification characterization etc. A lab exercise on database search on the internet is included.
1 credit. Tian, X.
ANSC 360. Research.
Independent research in animal science, livestock production, meats, dairy production, animal
nutrition, reproductive physiology, animal breeding, or environmental health.
1-6 credits, either or both semesters.
Independent study. Credits and hours by arrangement. Instructor consent required.
ANSC 366. Environmental Health.
Focuses on environmental health consequences of exposure to toxic
chemicals, food contaminants and radiation. Basic principles of environmental health are
discussed, followed by lectures on specific topics such as: cancer and reproductive risks,
occupational hazards, radiation, genetic biomonitoring, risk assessment techniques, risk/benefit
analysis, social/legal aspects of regulating toxic chemicals and other related topics.
3 credits, first semester.
Three one hour class periods. Knowledge of biology helpful. Instructor consent required. Silbart.
ANSC 370. Current Advances in Epigenetics.
Epigenetics is a field of modern biological research that is concerned with influences on gene expression, developmental biology, and diseases
that are mediated by mechanisms independent of DNA sequence. This course is a literature review course in which each student will present
and critically analyze primary literature in epigentics. All students will present and participate in detailed technical evaluations of
selected papers, and develop a written proposal for future research based on the paper(s) that they present individually. Topics will include
imprinting, X chromosome inactivation, chromatin dynamics, and cloning (nuclear transfer).
1 credit. Seminar. Instructor consent required. This course can be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits. Also offered as MCB 370. Rasmussen.
ANSC 390. Graduate Presentation Skills.
A discussion-based class which prepares students to make oral presentations.
1 credit, second semester. By arrangement.
Instructor consent required.
ANSC 395. Independent Study.
1-3 credits, Independent study. Instructor consent
required.
ANSC 397. Animal Science Seminar.
Students present a seminar on the topic of their thesis research (Plan A) or project (Plan B).
1 credit, Seminar.
Instructor consent required. Required of all graduate students. Venkitanarayanan, Yang.
GRAD 395. Master's Thesis Research.
1-9 credits.
GRAD 396. Full-Time Master's Research.
3 credits.
GRAD 397. Full-Time Directed Studies (Master's Level).
3 credits.
GRAD 398. Special Readings (Master's).
Non-credit. (See continuous Registration requirements).
GRAD 399. Thesis Preparation.
Non-credit.
ANSC 477. Current Topics in Ovarian and Uterine Physiology.
An in-depth analysis of current topics in ovarian and uterine physiology, pregnancy and parturition.
3 credits, second semester of odd numbered years. Two one hour class periods. Prerequisite: ANSC 219 and PNB 262 or consent of
instructor. Milvae.
Grad 497. Full-Time Doctoral Research.
1-9 credits.
GRAD 498. Special Readings (Doctoral).
Non-credit. (See Continuous Registration Requirements).
GRAD 499. Dissertation Preparation.
Non-credit.