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AREC 460 - Rural Economic Development 3 Credit Hours
Use of economic principles in understanding rural economic development at community and regional levels, emphasizing the linkages between rural and urban communities, business location decisions, and how geography shapes markets. Integrating historical and current information, students will explore efficiency and equity as driving forces behind public and private sector policy to encourage, manage and forecast domestic and international development.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 or Economics 311.
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AREC 470 - Policy Analysis for Environmental and Natural Resource Management 3 Credit Hours
Application of a policy analysis framework to conflicts and issues associated with natural resource use and related environmental quality impacts. Design of institutional changes to improve economic efficiency and equity, with emphasis on the potential applicability of market-type and incentive-based policy mechanisms.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or Economics 201.
Comment(s): Graduate standing may satisfy prerequisites.
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AREC 472 - Natural Resource Economics 3 Credit Hours
Economic analysis of natural resource use and conservation with emphasis on land, water and other renewable resources. Principles for benefit-cost analyses of natural resource projects and policies. Methods for valuation of non-market impacts associated with natural resource use. Sustainability as an economic concept.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 or Economics 311.
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AREC 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science - agricultural economics major. Minimum student level – graduate.
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AREC 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AREC 505 - Microeconomic Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Theory of utility maximization and demand, production, cost, firm behavior, and supply; price in product and factor markets; efficiency and welfare.
Recommended Background: Calculus and intermediate microeconomics courses.
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AREC 512 - Advanced Agribusiness Finance 3 Credit Hours
Financial and investment analysis tools and concepts and their application to decisions faced by agribusiness. Emphasis on financial analysis and planning principles, capital budgeting, debt structure and financing, options, present value concepts, and risk analysis.
Recommended Background: Senior-level finance course.
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AREC 520 - Research Methodology in Agricultural Economics 1 Credit Hours
An overview of the logic and process of economic inquiry. Topics covered include the relationship between theory and applied research, problem formulation, definition of research problems, development of research problem statements with goals and objectives, and presentation and interpretation of results.
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AREC 524 - Econometric Methods in Agricultural Economics 3 Credit Hours
Application of statistical methods to agricultural economic models; estimation of supply, demand and production functions; microeconomic forecasting models; interpretation of results.
Recommended Background: Calculus and statistics courses.
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AREC 525 - Agribusiness Operations Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
Applications of operations research methods and concepts for agribusiness. Theoretical background and applied considerations of each technique with emphasis on applications. Computer and other applications of each technique for relevant agribusiness problems.
Recommended Background: Calculus and intermediate microeconomics courses.
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AREC 530 - Agricultural Policy Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Evaluation of public policy as related to agricultural industry and rural areas.
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AREC 542 - Advanced Agribusiness Production Decisions 3 Credit Hours
Decision theory concepts and tools for analyzing agribusiness decision problems; modeling choices using decision trees and sensitivity analysis; incorporating uncertainty into decision models using probability theory and simulation; modeling preferences using utility theory and risk attitudes.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 505.
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AREC 550 - Advanced Agribusiness Marketing 3 Credit Hours
Use of economic concepts in agribusiness marketing decisions. Analysis of agricultural markets; buyer behavior in food and fiber markets; competitive environment. Profitability analysis of marketing and distribution decisions; market planning and strategy; product evaluation and new product introduction; pricing decisions.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 505.
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AREC 570 - Advanced Natural Resource Economics 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of natural resource allocation issues; applied welfare economics, external effects and evaluation of public policy.
Recommended Background: Calculus and intermediate microeconomics.
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AREC 593 - Special Topics in Agricultural Economics 1-3 Credit Hours
Topics to be assigned.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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AREC 595 - Professional Internship 3 Credit Hours
Supervised internship experience with appropriate agribusiness firm.
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AREC 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation 3-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AREC 640 - Agricultural Production and Supply Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Advanced topics in agricultural production economics and supply analysis with emphasis on optimization modeling, duality, flexible production systems, efficiency and nonparametric analysis, risk, contracting, incentive systems, cooperative efforts, and the roles of information, insurance and credit.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Economics 511 and 512.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AREC 650 - Agricultural Markets and Demand Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Advanced theory and topics in market and price analysis; technical and pricing efficiency in agricultural markets; interregional and international competition; consumer demand.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Economics 511 and 512.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AREC 670 - Advanced Topics in Natural Resource Economics 3 Credit Hours
Applications of microeconomic theory to the use, allocation and control of scarce, exhaustible, and renewable natural resources, including soil, water, minerals, forests, and fish, in both static and dynamic contexts. Optimal control theory, dynamic programming, supply of, and demand for, natural resources, social versus private decisions, market and non-market considerations, regulation, uncertainty, property rights, equity considerations, and landscape pattern and change.
Recommended Background: Advanced microeconomics course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) |
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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.
Recommended Background: Two semesters of English composition.
Comment(s): Minimum student level ― junior or graduate student.
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ALEC 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ALEC 501 - Creative Component in Lieu of Thesis 3 Credit Hours
Capstone experience completed under the supervision of the student’s major professor and masters’ committee. Individual project involving a literature survey; development of teaching software; development of curriculum materials; development of a white paper; or other suitable project.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit only.
Comment(s): For Non-thesis majors only.
Registration Permission: Consent of Graduate Committee.
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ALEC 502 - Registration for use of Facilities 3-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses University facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
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ALEC 510 - Agricultural Leadership Development 3 Credit Hours
Theories of leadership; Identification of styles, and roles of leadership; development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations and youth groups, methods of resolving conflict, of communicating, of guiding and evaluating; ethical considerations for leaders.
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ALEC 512 - Program Planning and Evaluation of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Organizations 3 Credit Hours
Historical and philosophical foundation of adult education in American agriculture, key figures, issues, legislative movement, organizations and programs. Theories and models of program development and evaluation and their use in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a program’s content and learning activities; development and interaction of the work plan; and principles, techniques and instruments used to identify, gather and analyze information to evaluate programs.
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ALEC 520 - Leadership Development in Organizations and Community Nonprofit 3 Credit Hours
Application of concepts related to developing leaders for organizing and maintaining extension and community nonprofit organizations. The foundation of this course is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices, but emphasizes leadership in agricultural professions.
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ALEC 522 - Supervisory Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Exploring techniques, models and theories of supervision. Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural leadership, education, extension and communication organizations. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice.
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ALEC 523 - Women in Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Examination of theories and practical experiences of women in leadership positions. Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of women in leadership by examining literature, case studies, autobiographies and personal experiences.
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ALEC 524 - Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
Introductory course in social science research methods as they relate to research in agricultural and extension education. Issues studied include research design, reliability and validity in measurement, sampling procedures, logic of analysis, scaling and measurement, and selection and interpretation of appropriate inferential tests of significance.
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ALEC 525 - Curriculum Development in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications 3 Credit Hours
Models, principles and procedures for developing curricula in educational programs and scheduling learning activities used to implement these planned programs.
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ALEC 526 - Agricultural Education for First-Year Teachers 3 Credit Hours
Developing competencies needed by first-year teachers for planning, organizing and conducting program of vocational agriculture in local community. Group meetings in selected centers and visits by instructor.
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ALEC 528 - Managing Communication through Effective Organizational Change 3 Credit Hours
Provides a comprehensive overview of theories, models, and processes related to planned and unplanned changes affecting individuals, organizations, and communities. Attention will be directed toward the process and role communication in affecting drivers and resistors of change, processes necessary for effective change, and the role of leadership in planned change.
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ALEC 529 - Research Proposal Development 3 Credit Hours
Develop a current research or creative component topic area. Research and write the first three chapters of the thesis or dissertation by closely examining each component of the proposal and then carrying out the writing and construction of the proposal.
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ALEC 530 - Special Topics in Agricultural and Extension Education 1-3 Credit Hours
Current issues.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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ALEC 531 - Developing and Leading a Volunteer Program in Agricultural Education, Extension and Community Nonprofits 3 Credit Hours
Recruitment, selection, training, retention and supervision of volunteers. Will explore the praxis between volunteer leadership theories and the practical application of those behaviors to effectively develop and lead a volunteer program in the contexts of agricultural education, Extension and community nonprofits.
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ALEC 533 - Teaching and Learning Theory: Applications in Agricultural Disciplines 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to theories of teaching and learning and related research. Explores the neuroscience of learning, behaviorism, social cognitive theory, information processing theory, constructivism, cognitive learning processes, experiential learning, motivation, self-regulation, and developmental theories. Additionally, explores the applications of teaching and learning theory in the context of teaching agricultural subject matter.
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ALEC 534 - 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.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 434 and 534.
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ALEC 545 - Program Planning in Agriscience Education 3 Credit Hours
Overview of the historical and philosophical aspect of agriculture education, the role of teacher and learner.
Credit Restriction: Students may not use 545 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 345.
Registration Restriction(s): minimum student level – graduate.
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ALEC 550 - Multicultural Education and Cultural Competence in Diverse Organizations and Communities
Analysis of the dynamic interactions of personal and community characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals, and power necessary for both leader and follower effectiveness in complex organizations including schools, non-profits and communities. Examination of leadership theories, cultural competences, and education theories in their applications in diverse schools, organizations, and communities.
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ALEC 551 - 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.
Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 551 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 450.
Registration Restriction(s): minimum student level – graduate.
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ALEC 592 - Internship in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications 1-3 Credit Hours
Practical field experience in a selected setting under the supervision of a local practitioner and departmental representative.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.
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ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications 1-4 Credit Hours
Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) |
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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. Student should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisor 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.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources 1 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.
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AGNR 530 - Topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources 1-3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): May be included in total credit hours required for a major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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American Sign Language (ASL) |
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ASL 421 - Deaf Culture and Community 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive overview of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing populations of North America. Consideration also given to similarities and differences with international Deaf communities. Students will explore beliefs, theories, and evidence about the experience of Deaf people. Examination of the concepts and implications of disability theory, social and medical models as ways of defining the Deaf population; demographics of the Deaf community; distinctions among the pre and post-lingually deaf, oral and sign language users, and under-represented groups that comprise the larger Deaf community; impact of deaf education on the history and organizational structure of the Deaf community.
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ASL 435 - Linguistics of American Sign Language 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to grammatical and linguistic structures of ASL. Language variations, discourse, bilingualism, and language contact also covered. Conducted in ASL.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 211.
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American Studies (AMST) |
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AMST 411 - Music of Appalachia 3 Credit Hours
(See Musicology 411.)
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AMST 423 - Geography of American Popular Culture 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Geography 423.)
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AMST 442 - American Humor 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See English 442.)
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AMST 510 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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Animal Science (ANSC) |
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ANSC 420 - Advanced Reproductive Techniques 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. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher will receive certification in artificial insemination.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 320.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior or graduate student.
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ANSC 431 - Comparative Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism 4 Credit Hours
Nomenclature, structures, functions, utilization, and deficiency symptoms of amino acids and proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals in carnivores, omnivores and herbivores. Biochemical pathways and cell signaling, energy availability and utilization, and metabolism of nutrients will be discussed in detail.
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 1 hour discussion.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and Chemistry 350 or permission of instructor.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 360.
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ANSC 481 - Beef Cattle 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. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher will receive certification through the Advanced Master Beef Program.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 320 and 340.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ANSC 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANSC 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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ANSC 511 - Special Problems in Animal Science 1-4 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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ANSC 515 - Special Topics 1-4 Credit Hours
Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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ANSC 519 - Techniques in Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Conventional and modern techniques for DNA cloning and manipulation, mRNA expression and analysis, protein expression and analysis, various omics techniques, and bioinformatics tools. Labs will include comprehensive DNA cloning procedure, recombinant protein construction/purification as well as SDS-PAGE/immunoblotting analysis, real-time RT-PCR, and use of software for common genomics and bioinformatics analyses.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
Recommended Background: A good understanding of the basic knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology at the college level, equivalent to BCMB 401 or BCMB 402, or above.
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ANSC 520 - Animal Physiology 4 Credit Hours
Major body systems and interrelationships: nervous, muscle, blood, cardiovascular, kidney, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine. Concepts of metabolism, temperature regulation, and acid-base balance.
Recommended Background: General undergraduate coursework in anatomy and physiology.
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ANSC 523 - Advanced Mammalian Reproduction 3 Credit Hours
Current topics and new frontiers in reproductive biology.
Recommended Background: Reproductive physiology course.
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ANSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences 1 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
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ANSC 535 - Ruminology 2 Credit Hours
Anatomy, physiology, and microbiology of rumen ecosystem: microbial fermentation and metabolism of polysaccharides, lipids and nitrogen.
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ANSC 536 - Ecology of Grazing Land Systems 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 536.)
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ANSC 550 - Animal Immune Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Interaction of the immune system with other physiological processes such as reproduction, nutrition, and endocrine that influence whole animal systems.
Recommended Background: Graduate physiology course.
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ANSC 571 - Design and Analysis of Biological Research 3 Credit Hours
Experimental design and procedures; selection of experimental units; analysis and interpretation of data; statistical models and contrasts, analyses of variance: covariates, treatment arrangements, mean separation and regression.
Cross-listed: (Same as Plant Sciences 571.)
Recommended Background: 3 hours of statistics.
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ANSC 572 - Mixed Linear Statistical Modeling 3 Credit Hours
Mixed model theory and applications particularly in the life sciences; matrix algebra foundation for full and non-full rank models (regression and analysis of variance); covariance structures such as for repeated measures and spatial data; exposure to generalized and non-linear mixed models.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
Recommended Background: 6 hours of statistics.
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ANSC 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation 3-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANSC 620 - Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis 1-3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Microbiology 620.)
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ANSC 621 - Advanced Topics in Animal Physiology 1-4 Credit Hours
Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, current problems.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANSC 652 - Disorders of the Endocrine System 2 Credit Hours
Pathological and physiological aspects of diseases; endocrine glands of various animal species.
Cross-listed: (Same as Comparative and Experimental Medicine 652.)
Recommended Background: 3 hours of physiology.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANSC 675 - Statistical Genomics 3 Credit Hours
Statistical concepts and methods for life sciences, including microarray, QTL, systems genetics and proteomics. Computer analysis of published data will guide the statistical discussion.
Recommended Background: 6 hours of graduate level statistics and familiarity with genomic experimental methodologies.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANSC 696 - Seminar on Advanced Topics in Animal Science 1 Credit Hours
Advanced topics in animal science. Required of all first- and second-year MS and PhD students.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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ANTH 410 - Principles of Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
Exploration and illustration of major concepts, theories, and methods in cultural anthropology, with application to analysis of specific ethnographies.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 411 - Linguistic Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
Basic linguistic concepts applied to research in cultural anthropology, particularly investigation of relationships between language and culture.
Cross-listed: (Same as Linguistics 411.)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137 or Linguistics 200.
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ANTH 413 - Dynamics of Culture 3 Credit Hours
Definition and in-depth study of major forms of culture change, ranging from evolution and diffusion to religious revitalization and political revolt. Continuity and change in diverse cultural settings examined through use of archaeological, ethnohistoric, and contemporary cases.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 414 - Political Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
Examination of the organization and dynamics of power and politics in both stateless and state-level societies. Role of symbols, rituals, and ideologies in producing and reproducing power relations. The relationship between actors (individuals) and structures. The encapsulation of traditional political forms and systems within modern states. Writing-emphasis course.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 415 - Environmental Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
Overview of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of human / environmental interactions. Impacts of environmental change on society and culture; human impacts on environmental change.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 416 - Applied Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to principles, practice and ethics of anthropology applied to practical problems in non-academic settings. Overview of career opportunities in various domains of applied anthropology.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 419 - Anthropology of Human Rights 3 Credit Hours
Overview of the development and global spread of modern human rights concepts and instruments, with intensive focus on problems of universal rights, cultural relativism, and the anthropological study of specific human rights issues such as terror, torture, and violence against women. Writing emphasis course.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 420 - Disasters 3 Credit Hours
Examines how anthropological approaches and research can play a vital role in disaster prevention, preparedness, and response using communities in crisis as our foci of discussion. Will examine the topic of disasters from both an analytical and case studies approach.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 421 - Refugees and Displaced People 3 Credit Hours
Examines historical and contemporary issues facing refugees and displaced people worldwide from socio-cultural and human rights perspectives. Topics addressed include the theory, methods and ethics of research with refugees and displaced people, international legal frameworks, the role of culture, political dynamics of refugee movements and internal displacement, and critical approaches to humanitarian responses.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 432 - Anthropology of Warfare, Violence, and Peace 3 Credit Hours
Origins and tactics of warfare; overview of cultural foundations and impacts of warfare and nonviolence; distinctions among aggression, conflict, violence, war; dynamics of militarization and peacebuilding.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 or 137.
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ANTH 435 - Historical Archaeology Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Laboratory procedures for processing, identification, and interpretation of artifacts from historical sites. Artifactual material from historic East Tennessee sites used for class projects.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 436 - Cities and Sanctuaries of the Greek and Roman World 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Classics 436.)
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ANTH 442 - Intensive Survey of the Archaeology of the Prehistoric Aegean 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Classics 442.)
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ANTH 443 - Intensive Survey of the Archaeology of Greece 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Classics 443.)
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ANTH 444 - Intensive Survey of the Archaeology of Etruria and Rome 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Classics 444.)
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ANTH 454 - Archaeology of The African Diaspora 3 Credit Hours
Historical archaeology of African, North American and Latin American sites relating to the transatlantic slave trade and the experiences of enslaved Africans in the New World from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 461 - Archaeological Resource Management 3 Credit Hours
Federal legislation and regulations affecting identification, protection, and management of archaeological resources. Professional ethics and responsibilities and relationship of federal and state agencies, public interest groups, and professional archaeologists in conduct of federally sponsored archaeology.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 462 - Early European Prehistory 3 Credit Hours
Origins and evolution of human culture in Europe through beginnings of settled life. Primary focus on Paleolithic/Mesolithic chronology and lifeways. Writing-emphasis course.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 463 - Rise of Complex Civilizations 3 Credit Hours
Development of complex societies in old world from origins of agricultural economics to rise of states. Focus on Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Age lifeways in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Writing-emphasis course.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 464 - Principles of Zooarchaeology 3 Credit Hours
Basic osteological studies of major vertebrate groups; with emphasis on the aboriginal’s use of animals in subsistence and culture. Identification and interpretation of archaeologically derived molluscan and vertebrate remains; with introduction to laboratory use of comparative collections.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 466 - Archaeology of Southeastern United States 3 Credit Hours
Archaeological research on prehistoric American Indian cultures in Southeastern United States.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 or 127.
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ANTH 480 - Human Osteology 4 Credit Hours
Intensive examination of the human skeleton.
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 110 or 117.
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ANTH 481 - Museum Studies I: Museums, Purpose and Function 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Art 481.)
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