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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(AFST) Africana Studies (023)

  
  • AFST 472 - Civil Rights Movement

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Sociology 472.)
  
  • AFST 476 - African American Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Psychology 476.)
  
  • AFST 480 - African American Communities in Urban America

    3 Credit Hours
    Evaluates the benevolent and historical influence of three major institutions, the church, the family, and the school, upon the African American struggle to survive. Includes political, economic, and social factors utilized by black people in developing coping strategies and mechanisms. Writing-emphasis course.

  
  • AFST 483 - Studies in African History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Africa 484.)
  
  • 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, Gender, and Sexuality 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; or 235 and 236.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(AGNR) Agriculture and Natural Resources (088)

  
  • AGNR 100 - Student Success in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

    1 Credit Hours
    Orientation and integration into the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with emphases in academic and career planning, self-exploration, college success strategies, professional development, and cocurricular engagement. Students gain knowledge and experiences that will enhance their transition to college and strategies for holistic college success.

    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 180 - Global Dynamics: Food, Biodiversity, and the Environment

    3 Credit Hours
    By 2050, we will be challenged to feed the 9 billion inhabitants of planet Earth. We are charged to accomplish this sustainably while conserving water, atmospheric, and biodiversity resources to maintain healthy ecosystem functions. This course introduces global agriculture and natural resources issues, focusing on the connectedness of cultural, political, historical, and natural factors that drive contemporary innovations and policy in food production and conservation. Students will foster an appreciation for international agriculture and natural resources that empowers students to engage in international activities and make informed consumer and policy choices. May be used as the introductory course option for the minor in International Agriculture and Natural Resources.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
  
  • 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 480 - How to Feed the World

    3 Credit Hours
    Human population growth will require food production to double by 2050. Explore ways our global society might sustainably increase food production, in ways that protect our environmental resources while maintaining food security and food justices. Aspects include socio-political, business, technology, cultural, religious, and natural sciences in various learning formats ranging from group discussions to guest lectures. Students are expected to develop potential solutions towards solving the world’s food and environmental crises. May be used as capstone option for international agriculture and international resources minor.

    Registration Restriction(s): Junior, senior or graduate student status.
  
  • 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

    1-3 Credit Hours
    For students participating in the CASNR Honors Program. Consists of independent work with a faculty member.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • AGNR 498 - Honors Thesis

    1-3 Credit Hours
    For students participating in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Honors Program. Required during the semester when the thesis is written and the presentation is made.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

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

  
  • 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 303 - Analysis of Leadership Approaches and Styles

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of historical and current leadership approaches with an emphasis on theory to practice in leadership.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ALEC 330 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications

    3 Credit Hours
    Understand the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences.

  
  • 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 410 - Ethical Leadership in Agriculture

    3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of theories, models, and practices of ethical decision-making and leadership through agriculture contexts.

  
  • 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
    Engage agricultural audiences through journalistic and research writing.   

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): English 102, 132, 290, or 298.
    Comment(s): Minimum student level – junior.
  
  • ALEC 441 - Professional Communication in Agriculture

    3 Credit Hours
    Develop professional and effective interactions through written and electronic communication.

  
  • ALEC 442 - Layout and Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Explore elements of desktop layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication material for agricultural audiences.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330.
  
  • ALEC 450 - Servant Leadership in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    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.
  
  • ALEC 499 - Undergraduate Research

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Experience in research projects under supervision of staff members. Student should make arrangements for research project with instructor prior to enrollment.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(AMST) American Studies (099)

  
  • AMST 200 - American Cultures in Global Perspective

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the field of American Studies through examining the diversity that makes up US culture and society, from an interdisciplinary perspective and with attention to transnational and global dimensions.

  
  • AMST 300 - The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the United States

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – United States 300.)
  
  • AMST 303 - American Cultures

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 303.)
  
  • 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 314 - Latinos in the United States

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Anthropology 314.)
  
  • AMST 320 - American Cultures

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

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

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – United States 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 – United States 356.)
  
  • AMST 359 - American Religious History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 359.)
  
  • AMST 360 - Witchcraft, Magic and Religion

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Religious Studies 360.)
  
  • AMST 374 - History of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – United States 374.)
  
  • 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 – United States 436.)
  
  • AMST 440 - War and Truth in America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – United States 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 – United States 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 100 - Orientation to Animal Science

    1 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the major and culture of Animal Science. History of animal science, IACUC, animal welfare, animal care guidelines, expectations and background preparation for working with animals. Discussion of student responsibilities, opportunities for internship, study abroad, undergraduate research and other career development within Animal Science.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture.
    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to animal science majors only.
  
  • ANSC 160 - Introduction to Animal Science

    2 Credit Hours
    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: 1 hour lecture 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 101-102, 130, or 150-159.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – sophomore.
  
  • ANSC 280 - Livestock Management and Well-being

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

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture and one 2-hour lab.
  
  • ANSC 281 - Equine, Companion, and Exotic Animal Management and Well-being

    2 Credit Hours
    Exposure to current animal management practices and biotechnology techniques as they affect horse, dog, cat, and exotic animal operations and industries. Topics may include animal behavior, restraint and welfare, computer applications, nutrients and nutrient utilization, nutrient waste management, animal reproduction, health and well-being, emerging technologies and career opportunities.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture and one 2-hour lab.
  
  • 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): Grade of C– or better in 220, Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230, or Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 440; or consent of instructor.
    Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
  
  • 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): Grade of C– or better in 220, Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230, or Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 440; or consent of instructor.
    Comment(s): Enriched version of 320.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
  
  • ANSC 330 - Comparative Animal Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    Nutrients and their sources, assimilation, function, and requirements. Essential nutrients in carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Identification of commonly used feedstuffs. Ration nutrient analysis and formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine, poultry, laboratory and companion animals.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 with a grade of C– or better and Chemistry 110 or Chemistry 130.
  
  • ANSC 338 - Honors: Comparative Animal Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    Nutrients and their sources, assimilation, function, and requirements. Essential nutrients in carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Identification of commonly used feedstuffs. Ration nutrient analysis and formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine, poultry, laboratory and companion animals.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 and Chemistry 110 or Chemistry 130 with grades of C– or better.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • ANSC 340 - Animal Breeding and Genetics

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. 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 with a grade of C– or better and Mathematics 115 or above.
  
  • ANSC 348 - Honors: Animal Breeding and Genetics

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. 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 with a grade of C– or better and Mathematics 115 or above.
  
  • 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 - Livestock Merchandising

    3 Credit Hours
    Integration of merchandising principles to target marketing strategies to type, goals and objectives of commercial livestock operations. Plan, conduct and evaluate 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 with a grade of C– or better.
  
  • 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 with a grade of C– or better.
    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 – sophomore.
  
  • 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 may qualify for certification in artificial insemination.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320 with a grade of C or higher.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.
  
  • 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 260; or permission of instructor.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 360.
  
  • 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 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.
  
  • 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.
 

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