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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(AFST) Africana Studies (023)

  
  • AFST 484 - African-American Women in American Society

    3 Credit Hours
    Focuses on historical and contemporary social, economic and political factors in American society as they relate to the black woman. Writing-emphasis course.

    (Same as Women’s Studies 484.)
  
  • AFST 491 - Foreign Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 and 202.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFST 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 and 202.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AFST 493 - Independent Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 and 202.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(AGNR) Agriculture and Natural Resources (088)

  
  • AGNR 100 - Orientation to Studies in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    1 Credit Hours
    Orientation to academic advising and procedures in and information about the college will be emphasized. Various invited guests will review university resources available to help students succeed at their studies. Student-to-student and advisor-to-student sessions are included to discuss the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources experience.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Freshmen and sophomores only.
  
  • AGNR 103 - Introduction to Teambuilding

    1 Credit Hours
    Review of the basic fundamentals of how to work effectively in teams and groups. Basic leadership principles such as communication, leadership styles, trust, and group dynamics are examined through multiple forms of learning activities with a focus on skill sets which can be applied to group formation in community and business environments.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
    Comment(s): CASNR Learning Community members only.
  
  • AGNR 291 - Spreadsheets for College, Business, and Career Preparation

    1 Credit Hours
    Basic and intermediate functions in Microsoft Excel.

  
  • AGNR 292 - Databases for College, Business, and Career Preparation

    1 Credit Hours
    Basic and intermediate functions in Microsoft Access.

  
  • AGNR 317 - Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Topics

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Discussion of selected topics, issues, and problems influencing national and international food, fiber, bioenergy, agriculture, and natural resources systems.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
  
  • AGNR 330 - Leadership Development in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    1 Credit Hours
    Enrollment limited to College Ambassadors. Readings on leadership and personal development, communication techniques, and/or personality types.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Credit Restriction: May not be used as a science elective in any CASNR major. No more than 3 credit hours may be used for non-departmental CASNR elective. No more than 3 credit hours may be used as technical elective without significant justification.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AGNR 481 - Special Topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    3 Credit Hours
    In-depth case study analysis of international topics related to agriculture and natural resources.

  
  • AGNR 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AGNR 497 - Honors Research

    3 Credit Hours
    For students participating in the CASNR Honors Program. Consists of independent work with a faculty member.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AGNR 498 - Honors Thesis

    1 Credit Hours
    For students participating in the CASNR Honors Program. Required during the semester when the thesis is written and the presentation is made.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(ALEC) Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (078)

  
  • ALEC 101 - Introduction to Agricultural and Natural Resource Leadership

    1 Credit Hours
    Analyze and evaluate students’ current beliefs about leadership and recognize and identify behaviors used by effective leaders in the field of agricultural and natural resources.

  
  • ALEC 102 - Personal Leadership Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of leadership dynamics as it pertains to personal leadership growth.

  
  • ALEC 103 - Leadership Development in Small Groups and Teams

    3 Credit Hours
    Learning about leadership dynamics in small groups and how to be more influential in social and work settings related to the area of agricultural and natural resources.

  
  • ALEC 201 - Field Experience in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

    1 Credit Hours
    Field observation/experience in potential agricultural leadership, education and communications career fields.

  
  • ALEC 202 - Leadership and Diversity in Organizations and Communities

    3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of the dynamic interactions of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals, and power necessary for both leader and follower effectiveness in complex agricultural and natural resource organizations. Examination of leadership theories and their applications in diverse organizations and communities.

  
  • ALEC 211 - Foundations of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

    3 Credit Hours
    History and philosophy of agricultural leadership, education and communications.

  
  • ALEC 240 - Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences

    3 Credit Hours
    Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
  
  • ALEC 301 - Non-Formal Youth Development Programs

    1-2 Credit Hours
    Structured experience in administrating, organizing, conducting, and evaluating youth education programs in agricultural and extension education.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • ALEC 303 - Classic Figures in Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of leadership from an applied context. Leadership is analyzed through a variety of genres: autobiography, drama, fiction, tracts and treatises, and speeches.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 102 or 103.
  
  • ALEC 304 - Leadership, Motivation, Power and Influence

    3 Credit Hours
    Classical and contemporary motivation theories as applied to leadership in agricultural and natural resource organizations and communities. Organizational influence processes, power and influence in organizations and communities.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 102 or 103.
  
  • ALEC 340 - Marketing and Public Strategies for Global Sectors

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines how agricultural organizations communicate their mission, vision and goals for their company both in the United States and internationally. Students will examine agricultural companies in all sectors and analyze how they respond to global change.

  
  • ALEC 345 - Program Planning in Agriscience Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Overview of the historical and philosophical aspect of agriculture education, the role of teacher and learner.

    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 211.
  
  • ALEC 412 - Seminar in Agricultural Leadership

    1 Credit Hours
    Analyzing contemporary issues in the field of agricultural leadership.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
  
  • ALEC 434 - Methods of Teaching Agriscience

    3 Credit Hours
    Methods and techniques for teaching agriculture, preparing lesson plans and units of instruction, developing activities for agriculture programs, and utilizing resources, multimedia, and computer technology into instruction.

    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 345.
  
  • ALEC 435 - Student Teaching in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

    6 Credit Hours
    Full-time teaching practicum in an approved high school program. Applied practices needed by agricultural education teachers.

  
  • ALEC 436 - Student Teaching in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

    6 Credit Hours
    Full-time teaching practicum in an approved high school program. Applied practices needed by agricultural education teachers.

  
  • ALEC 440 - Communication Techniques in Agriculture

    3 Credit Hours
    Elements of effective use of mass media in agriculture. Effective newspaper and magazine writing techniques and electronic media writing and presentation for agricultural audiences.    

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
    Recommended Background: Two semesters of English composition.
    Comment(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
  
  • ALEC 441 - Advanced Communication Techniques in Agriculture

    3 Credit Hours
    Production of contemporary radio broadcasts; photojournalism concepts and production; and development of news and feature photo essays for agricultural audiences.

  
  • ALEC 450 - Agricultural Leadership Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership.

    Recommended Background: 304.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
  
  • ALEC 492 - Internship In Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Pre-approved off-campus supervised experience in county extension offices, agricultural businesses, or agricultural related agencies.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • ALEC 493 - Independent Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Individualized study of a special project or problem in agricultural leadership, education and communications. Must be selected in consultation with the instructor.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

(AMST) American Studies (099)

  
  • AMST 310 - Introduction to American Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Explores dynamics and nature of the culture(s) of the United States through interdisciplinary study and interpretation. Considers both mainstream and minority cultures. Writing-emphasis course.

  
  • AMST 312 - Popular Culture and American Politics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Political Science 312.)
  
  • AMST 320 - American Cultures

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Anthropology 320.)
  
  • AMST 326 - Gay American History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 326.)
  
  • AMST 329 - Native American History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 329.)
  
  • AMST 334 - Film and American Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 334.)
  
  • AMST 343 - Race and Ethnicity

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Sociology 343.)
  
  • AMST 345 - Social Movements

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Sociology 345.)
  
  • AMST 353 - Rastafari and Afro-Caribbean Religions

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 356.)
  
  • AMST 354 - Religion and Popular Culture in the United States

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 354.)
  
  • AMST 355 - Topics in North American Religion

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 355.)
  
  • AMST 356 - The 1960s in America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 356.)
  
  • AMST 360 - Witchcraft, Magic and Religion

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 360.)
  
  • AMST 381 - American Tales, Songs, and Material Culture: An Introduction to Folklore

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 381.)
  
  • AMST 410 - Topics in American Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    Content varies.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • AMST 411 - Music of Appalachia

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Musicology 411.)
  
  • AMST 420 - Political Attitudes and Behavior

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Political Science 420.)
  
  • AMST 423 - Geography of American Popular Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Geography 423.)
  
  • AMST 436 - History of Gender and Sexuality in the U.S.

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 436.)
  
  • AMST 440 - War and Truth in America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 440.)
  
  • AMST 442 - American Humor

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 442.)
  
  • AMST 450 - Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary American Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Capstone seminar for majors in the American Studies program. Explores variable topics in the field of American Studies with an emphasis on student research projects.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • AMST 456 - Topics in Cherokee History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 456.)
  
  • AMST 491 - Foreign Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • AMST 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • AMST 493 - Independent Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

(ANSC) Animal Science (113)

  
  • ANSC 160 - Introduction to Animal Science

    3 Credit Hours
    Preparation of academic plans and career discussion. Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and horse industries. Overview of companion and alternative livestock. Market classes and grades of cattle, poultry and poultry products, lamb and wool, and swine.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
  
  • ANSC 220 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Skeleton and joints; muscles; blood and microcirculation; the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems; demonstrations of physical-chemical phenomena.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 102 or 150-159.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― sophomore.
  
  • ANSC 280 - Animal Biotechnology and Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Exposure to current animal agriculture management practices and biotechnology techniques as they affect beef, dairy, horse, poultry, sheep and swine industries. Includes animal behavior, restraint and welfare, computer applications, nutrients and nutrient utilization, waste management, food safety, animal reproduction, health and well being, and emerging technologies and opportunities in animal agriculture.

    Contact Hour Distribution: Two 3-hour labs.
  
  • ANSC 285 - Equine Handling and Care

    3 Credit Hours
    Proper procedures for horse-human interaction and the recommended management procedures for horse care. The basic behavioral characteristics of the horse, an understanding of his physical and mental parameters and their use in horse-human communication. Interactions include imprinting, haltering, halter training, lounging, long-line driving, bridling, bitting, round pen training, saddling, and teaching to guide. Basic care includes feed selection and management, post-natal care, restraint, foot care, dental care, grooming, loading and trailering, stall maintenance, internal and external parasite control, exercising, identification techniques, routine vaccinations and first aid. Safety for both horse and handler will be emphasized.

    Contact Hour Distribution: Three 2-3 hour labs.
  
  • ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation

    3 Credit Hours
    Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for Animal Science majors and an elective for Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences.

    (Same as Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 320.)
    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 or Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 or 440 or consent of instructor.
    Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
  
  • ANSC 328 - Honors: Reproductive Physiology and Lactation

    3 Credit Hours
    Biology of sex and sexual differentiation, functional anatomy of male and female, reproduction and lactation, gametogenesis, neuroendocrinology and endocrinology of reproduction and lactation, sex cycles, folliculogenesis, ovulation, spermatogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, implantation, pregnancy, parturition, initiation of lactation and maintenance of the dry period, artificial control of reproduction and lactation.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 or Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 or consent of instructor.
    Comment(s): Enriched version of ANSC 320.
  
  • ANSC 330 - Comparative Animal Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    Nomenclature, structures, functions, utilization, and deficiency symptoms of essential nutrients in carnivores, omnivores and herbivores.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 130 or Chemistry 110.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 220.
  
  • ANSC 338 - Honors: Comparative Animal Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    Nomenclature, structures, functions, utilization, and deficiency symptoms of essential nutrients in carnivores, omnivores and herbivores.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 130 or Chemistry 110.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 220.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • ANSC 340 - Animal Breeding and Genetics

    3 Credit Hours
    Genetic and environmental bases of animal variation. Selection and mating systems as mechanisms of genetic change. Planning breeding programs for economically important domestic species.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 and Mathematics 115 or above.
  
  • ANSC 348 - Honors: Animal Breeding and Genetics

    3 Credit Hours
    Genetic and environmental bases of animal variation. Selection and mating systems as mechanisms of genetic change. Planning breeding programs for economically important domestic species.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 125 or 151.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 220 and Mathematics 141.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • ANSC 360 - Equine and Food Animal Evaluation

    3 Credit Hours
    Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― sophomore.
  
  • ANSC 361 - Beef Cattle Merchandising

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of merchandising principles to target feeder cattle marketing strategies to type, goals and objectives of commercial beef cattle operations. Plan, conduct and evaluate purebred beef cattle production sales.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 160; Agricultural and Resource Economics 201 or Economics 201.
    Comment(s): Field trips required.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
  
  • ANSC 380 - Animal Health Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Characteristics, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of major diseases and parasites. Immunization, health regulations and herd health programs for all farm livestock species and poultry.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220.
  
  • ANSC 388 - Honors: Animal Health Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Characteristics, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of major diseases and parasites. Immunization, health regulations and herd health programs for all farm livestock species and poultry.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • ANSC 395 - Careers in Animal Agriculture

    1 Credit Hours
    Preparing students for career opportunities in animal agriculture, including both industry and academic advancement. Topics will include resume preparation, interview skills, internship opportunities, and web-based employment search guides.

    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
  
  • ANSC 420 - Reproductive Technologies

    3 Credit Hours
    Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior.
  
  • ANSC 430 - Nutrient Evaluation and Ration Formulation

    3 Credit Hours
    Ration nutrient analysis and formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine, poultry, laboratory, zoo and companion animals. Mathematics and computer solutions and applications to formulating complex rations with constraints.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANSC 461 - Advanced Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Judging

    1-2 Credit Hours
    Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 labs.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of department head.
  
  • ANSC 481 - Beef Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated in terms of production response and economic returns. Comparisons made to small ruminant, forage-based production systems.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 380.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 320 and 340.
  
  • ANSC 482 - Dairy Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices and herd improvement programs. Alternatives evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 and 340.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 330 and 380.
  
  • ANSC 483 - Swine Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement program. Management evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 and 340.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 330 and 380.
  
  • ANSC 484 - Poultry Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated in terms of production responses and economic returns.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 and 340.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 330 and 380.
  
  • ANSC 485 - Equine Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 380.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 320 and 340.
  
  • ANSC 486 - Sheep and Goat Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and marketing into complete production and management programs. Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated in terms of production response and economic returns.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 380.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 320 and 340.
  
  • ANSC 489 - Companion and Exotic Animal Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of nutrition, physiology, breeding, handling, and history of breeds of common household pets, zoo animals, and animals used in scientific research. Specific species requirements and peculiarities. Laws and agencies governing use of laboratory animals. Laboratory analysis of blood metabolites commonly used to monitor health and nutritional status.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 380.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 320 and 340.
  
  • ANSC 492 - Animal Science Internship

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Off-campus work experience approved by the department. Objective is to compliment traditional classroom activities and give the student an opportunity to gain experience in industry. Students must submit official approval form prior to registration. The student will be evaluated on knowledge and skills and must submit a written summary after program completion.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― sophomore.
    Registration Permission: Consent of department head.
  
  • ANSC 493 - Independent Study in Animal Science

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Approved supervised study in areas not formally presented in a course offered in the department. Written proposal of study is approved by the Department of Animal Science Undergraduate Committee. After completion of study, a written report is required and this report is maintained on file in the reference room of the department.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― sophomore.
    Registration Permission: Consent of department head.
  
  • ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant

    1 Credit Hours
    Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior.
    Registration Permission: Consent of department head.
  
  • ANSC 495 - Ethics in Animal Agriculture

    1 Credit Hours
    Discussion and presentations on issues related to ethics in animal research and industry.

    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior.

(ANTH) Anthropology (122)

  
  • ANTH 110 - Human Origins

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of humanity’s background, fossil primates, fossil human remains, and living races of humankind.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 110 and 117.
  
  • ANTH 117 - Honors: Human Origins

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors survey of humanity’s background, fossil primates, fossil human remains, and living races of humankind.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 117 and 110.
    Comment(s): Same as 110 but designed for high-achieving students.
  
  • ANTH 120 - Prehistoric Archaeology

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to methods and techniques used to identify and date archaeological cultures, reconstruct past lifeways and describe cultural evolution. Overview of the prehistory of Africa, western Europe, southwest Asia, and the Americas from earliest dated human cultures to rise of complex civilizations.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 120 and 127.
  
  • ANTH 127 - Honors: Prehistoric Archaeology

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors introduction to methods and techniques used to identify and date archaeological cultures, reconstruct past lifeways and describe cultural evolution. Overview of the prehistory of Africa, western Europe, southwest Asia, and the Americas from earliest dated human cultures to rise of complex civilizations.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 127 and 120.
    Comment(s): Same as 120 but designed for high-achieving students.
  
  • ANTH 130 - Cultural Anthropology

    3 Credit Hours
    Major concepts and methods in the study of culture; survey of cross-cultural similarities and differences in subsistence, social organization, economic, political, and religious institutions; language, ideology and arts. Contributions of anthropology to resolving contemporary human problems.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 130 and 137.
  
  • ANTH 137 - Honors: Cultural Anthropology

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors introduction to major concepts and methods in the study of culture; survey of cross-cultural similarities and differences in subsistence, social organization, economic, political, and religious institutions; language, ideology and arts. Contributions of anthropology to resolving contemporary human problems.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 137 and 130.
    Comment(s): Same as 130 but designed for high-achieving students.
  
  • ANTH 210 - Principles of Biological Anthropology

    3 Credit Hours
    Mechanisms of biological evolution and adaptation in living and prehistoric humans.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 110 or 117.
  
  • ANTH 302 - Anthropology of Religion

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 302.)
  
  • ANTH 303 - Human Biology and Society

    3 Credit Hours
    Issues and controversies of human biology and an exploration of the biological mechanisms and social pressures that have influenced human adaptation and variation.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 110 or 117.
  
  • ANTH 305 - Evolution and Society

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 305.)
 

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