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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(AFST) Africana Studies (023)

  
  • AFST 465 - Art and Archaeology of Ancient Africa

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 462.)
  
  • AFST 466 - Arts of the African Diaspora

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 463.)
  
  • AFST 471 - African-American Art

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 470.)
  
  • 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 Herbert College of Agriculture

    1 Credit Hours
    Orientation and integration into the Herbert College of Agriculture 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.
    Repeatability: May not be repeated.
    Registration Restriction(s): First-year college students 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): HCA Learning Community members only.
  
  • AGNR 117 - HCA Honors Freshman Seminar

    1 Credit Hours
    The freshman seminar will address global challenges in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANHS) like the “One Health” model. Federal agencies that have historically acted unilaterally are now recognizing that health of animals, people, and the environment are inextricably linked. The “One Health” approach is the collaborative effort of the human health, veterinary health, and environmental health communities to interact on a local, national, and global scales in order to attain and maintain optimal health not only for people, but for domestic, farm, and food animals, wildlife, plants, and environment. This course will focus on research programs in the Institute of Agriculture that approach solving challenges through communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions, thus maintaining or reducing health risks to animals, humans, the environment and society.

    Registration Restriction(s): Freshman and Sophomore students either in University Honors Programs with HCA major or in Honors Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Human Sciences Minor or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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 217 - Research Ethics, Compliance, and Methods

    2 Credit Hours
    Scientific integrity and workplace safety require compliance from all personnel. The challenge of teaching research ethics to novice researchers will be addressed by interaction with compliance personnel, online training (Responsible Conduct of Research - RCR), and case studies. Students will also be required to complete the two research compliance training modules aligned most closely with their major or research interests. This information will be provided to the students either as online modules or in workshops. All students in the course will participate in the ethics and compliance trainings. This course will be offered as a foundational course for the Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Human Sciences Minor and will provide students in that minor with opportunities to identify faculty programs which support their career goals. In addition, this course will provide training for students in funded undergraduate research programs. After the initial ethics and compliance training, students in these program will receive project-specific training as identified by the Principal Investigator(s).

    Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore and Junior students in University Honors Programs with CASNR major or in Honors Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Human Sciences Minor or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AGNR 488 - Honors Capstone

    3 Credit Hours
    This course will build upon concepts introduced in AGNR 480, “How to Feed the World” or FWF 420 “International Natural Resource Issues” and is the second semester of the two-semester capstone experience for the Honors Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Human Sciences (FANHS) Minor. Students will produce a project that is built from the knowledge gained in AGNR 480 and done in conjunction with a faculty mentor engaged in FANHS research, leadership, international, or Extension programs. Examples of projects include (but are not limited to): a new computer program; the design of a new piece of equipment or technology; devising, implementing, and evaluating a new FANHS-based practice; landscape design; devising a business plan; devising, implementing, and evaluating new FANHS-based education or outreach materials. For successful completion of the course, the student will also produce a written component and a public presentation of the project at a University of Tennessee or professional society venue. The written document is generally shorter than the thesis and will include most if not all of the following: rationale, statement of originality, summary of the process of project completion, challenges, and reflection.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 480 or Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries 420.
    Registration Restriction(s): Honors Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Human Sciences minor only.
  
  • 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 HCA 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 Herbert College of Agriculture 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 - Interpersonal Leadership Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of leadership as it pertains to personal leadership styles, one-on-one interactions, team building, assertiveness, coaching, providing feedback, and conflict resolution. 

  
  • 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 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.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.
  
  • 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 392 - Agricultural Education Seminar and Field Experience

    2 Credit Hours
    Teaching-related topics and field observations in approved agricultural education settings.

  
  • 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.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    (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 - Business and Research Writing

    3 Credit Hours
    Develop professional and scholarly interactions through business 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 - Issues and Crisis Communication in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    3 Credit Hours
    Critically examine current and emerging issues within the agricultural industry through a contextual and theoretical lens. Focus on anticipatory and strategic communication to build, maintain, and repair relationships with stakeholders and stakeseekers.

  
  • 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. Offered spring semester even years.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330.
  
  • ALEC 443 - Digital Media Production

    3 Credit Hours
    Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods. Offered spring semester odd years.

    (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 450S - 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 - Popular Religion 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 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, culture, and expectations of Animal Science. Discussion of student success, responsibilities, opportunities for internship, study abroad, undergraduate research, and other career development within Animal Science. Students must complete Animal Science 100 with a grade of C or better to remain in the major of 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.
    Registration Permission: Department permission required.
  
  • 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. Students must complete 160 with a grade of C or better to remain in the major of Animal Science.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture and 1 lab.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 119 or 130 or Mathematics ACT greater or equal to 25 or Mathematics SAT greater or equal to 620.
  
  • 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. Students must complete ANSC 220 with a grade of C- or better in order to remain in the major of Animal Science.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 101-102, 130, or 150-159.
  
  • 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.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 160 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 160 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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 genetics- and genomics-based 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 125 or higher with a grade of C- or better.
    Recommended Background: Mathematics 115 or Statistics 201.
  
  • 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): 320, 330, and Economics 201 or Agriculture and Resource Economics 201.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 340 and 380.
  
  • 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 330.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 340 and 380.
 

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