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ANSC 5601. Experimental Design in Animal Science.
This course will discuss the basic principles of design and analysis for experiments in animal and food science. Both theory and practical application of designing experiments will be included. Emphasis is placed on data analysis using SAS, highlighting determination of the most appropriate analysis for an experiment and interpretation of output.
3 credits, Lecture.
ANSC 5695. 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 5695 - 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 an area other than their own
research.
3 credits, first semester. Two class periods and one discussion/demo period.
ANSC 5641. 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 5632. 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 5632. Silbart.
ANSC 5611. 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 2100 and MCB 3010 or consent of instructor. Kazmer.
ANSC 5621. 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 3122 or MCB 4219. Tian, X.
ANSC 5612. 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 2111 or equivalent. Instructor consent required. Andrew.
ANSC 5613. 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 6622. 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 5692. 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 5623. 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 5470. Rasmussen.
ANSC 5693. Graduate Presentation Skills.
A discussion-based class which prepares students to make oral presentations.
1 credit, second semester. By arrangement.
Instructor consent required.
ANSC 5699. Independent Study.
1-3 credits, Independent study. Instructor consent
required.
ANSC 5694. 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.
GRAD 5694. Master's Thesis Research.
1-9 credits.
GRAD 5960. Full-Time Master's Research.
3 credits.
GRAD 5930. Full-Time Directed Studies (Master's Level).
3 credits.
GRAD 5998. Special Readings (Master's).
Non-credit. (See continuous Registration requirements).
GRAD 5999. Thesis Preparation.
Non-credit.
ANSC 6621. 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 3122 and PNB 3262 or consent of
instructor. Milvae.
Grad 6930. Full-Time Directed Studies (Doctoral Level).
3 credits.
Grad 6950. Doctoral Dissertation.
1-9 credits.
Grad 6960. Full-Time Doctoral Research.
3 credits.
GRAD 6998. Special Readings (Doctoral).
Non-credit. (See Continuous Registration Requirements).
GRAD 6999. Dissertation Preparation.
Non-credit.