ANSC 100 - Elements of Livestock Production

This is a fundamental course that introduces students to the area of animal science and gives them a strong appreciation and understanding of the many aspects of the livestock and poultry industry. Comprehensive information and discussion will focus on biological principles of animal function and management for efficient livestock production.

The objective of this class is to introduce students to the area of animal science and give them a strong appreciation and understanding of the many aspects of the livestock and poultry industry. Comprehensive information and discussion will focus on biological principles of animal function and management for efficient livestock production.

ANSC 211 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

To learn the basic principles of nutrition, nutrients needed for maintenance, growth reproduction and lactation. The composition of feedstuffs will be studied and their role in the animals body. Various species and feeding them will be studied in detail.

ANSC 309 - Physiology of Reproduction

This is an advanced course that that gives students an overview of the reproductive processes. Topics include:

• Anatomy and Function of Female Reproductive System
• Anatomy and Function of Male Reproductive System
• Embryogenesis of the Pituitary Gland and Male or Female Reproductive System
• Endocrinology of Reproduction
• The Onset of Puberty
• The Estrous Cycle
• Endocrinology of the Male and Spermatogenesis
• Reproductive Behavior
• Spermatozoa in the Female Tract-Transport, Capacitation and Fertilization
• Early Embryogenesis and Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy
• Placentation, the Endocrinology of Gestation and Partuition
• Puerperium and Lactation  

ANSC 406/606 - Advance Nutrition Management

The course covers a wide range of topics including digestive physiology, digestion and metabolism of nutrients, metabolic and digestive disorders (i.e., nutrition and health), deficiency and toxicity of nutrients, ration formulation, introduction to the rumen microorganisms, feeds and their composition, evaluation of the nutritive value of feeds, and feeding different animals such as beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, horses, swine, dogs, and cats. The lectures will cover the basic aspects of these topics while the laboratory sessions will cover the applied aspects. These include visits to The Animal Nutrition Laboratory and other facilities. These Laboratory sessions also will include group projects and discussions on ration formulation and other applied aspects of animal nutrition. I encourage you to ask nutritional questions as they relate to humans, farm animals, or companion animals. Please take advantage of this opportunity because it will be beneficial to all of us to relate the information being taught to real life situations. This interaction will help you to be prepared for a career in animal science or veterinary medicine.

ANSC 783 - Advance Nutrition Management

The course covers a wide range of topics including functions, requirements, deficiencies, and toxicities of minerals and vitamins in various species. These include ruminants (cattle [beef and dairy], sheep, and goats) and non-ruminants (horses, pigs, poultry, and companion animals [dogs and cats]). Some of the above aspects as they relate to humans also will be discussed. The lectures will cover the basic and applied aspects of these topics.

• To develop in students a basic and practical understanding of mineral and vitamin metabolism in animals.

• Students should be able to appreciate the significant roles of minerals and vitamins in maintaining health and productivity of animals.

• Students should be able to distinguish between symptoms of deficiencies and toxicities of minerals and vitamins.

• Students should be able to know how to correct for symptoms of deficiencies or toxicities by selecting the appropriate dietary ingredients and (or) supplementations.

• Students should be able to use the gained knowledge to improve the nutrition of farm and companion animals.

VM 328 - Special Topics

Students will gain an appreciation of how various domestic species are anatomically put together and how they physiologically function. Discussion of the interrelationships of parts and systems, which allow the individual to thrive in their environment, will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on individual body systems and examples from several different species will be used to enhance the understanding for students. Some consideration will be given to what happens to animals when form or function is affected by disease.

VM 485 - Special Topics

Review of recent research, innovations and development in the area of animal health and disease control. Maximum of 6 credits.

VM 793 - Independent Study

Intensive study of a special problem in molecular biology
as it relates to veterinary medicine or related disciplines.