| AS (Animal Science)
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| Course # |
- Course Title and Description
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| AS 591 |
- Independent Study 1-3 F/S/Su
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| AS 592 |
- Topics 1-6 F/Su
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| AS 640 |
Metabolism 3 F
The metabolism of domestic animals and humans, including the structure and
function of proteins, enzyme kinetics, and catalysis. The major
pathways of amino acid, carbonhydrate, lipid, and nucleotide metabolism
including their regulation will be emphasized.
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| AS 711 |
- Ruminology 3 F
Biochemical, physiological, and microbiological activity occurring
in the rumen and the relation of rumen function to animal response.
P, CHEM 361 and VET 223 or consent.
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| AS 712 |
- Ruminant Nutrition 3 S
Principles of nutrition for ruminants in relation to growth,
reproduction and lactation. P, AS 233, AS 323, CHEM 361, VET 223
or ZOOL 325.
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| AS 723 |
- Population Genetics 3
Genetic structure of populations and forces affecting this
structure. Theories of biological variation, race and species
formation. P, BIOL 371 or equivalent. STAT 541 or equivalent
highly recommended.
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| AS 730 |
Endocrinology 3
Covers topics related to endocrine gland and hormone function, hormone
synthesis, control of hormone secretion, circulation and metabolism,
physiological roles of hormones, and mechanisms of hormone action.
Specific areas of study involve pituitary and hypothalamic function,
pancreatic function, and hormones regulating growth and metabolism, thyroid
hormones, gonadal and adrenal hormones.
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| AS 731 |
- Experimental Procedures 2 S/Su
Research methods and planning of experimental work, necessary
records, interpretation of results and presentation of material.
Introduction to research application of linear programming. P,
STAT 541 or equivalent.
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| AS 732 |
- Advanced Physiology of Reproduction 3
Anatomical and physiological process of reproduction in domestic
animals with special emphasis on research techniques and the findings of
recent research. P, AS 433.
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| AS 733 |
- Vitamins and Minerals 3 S
Relationships between nutrients in metabolism. Comparing
metabolic significance of required nutrients for different animal
species and as applied to human nutrition. P, AS 233, AS 323, CHEM
361, VET 223 or ZOOL 325.
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| AS 734 |
- Protein and Energy Nutrition 3 S
Principles of protein and energy metabolism and the partitioning of
these nutrients for maintenance, growth and production in domestic farm
animals. P, AS 233, AS 323, CHEM 361, VET 223 or ZOOL 325.
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| AS 736 |
- Monogastric Nutrition 3 F
Nutrition principles at the cellular level, including hormones,
growth factors, receptors and signaling and growth at the whole animal
level. It is recommended that students have completed
undergraduate biochemistry and physiology courses.
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| AS 750 |
- Animal Growth and Development 3 S
Growth of animals at the cellular level, including hormones, growth
factors, receptors and signaling and growth at the whole animal level.
It is recommended that students have completed undergraduate
biochemistry and physiology courses.
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| AS 753 |
- Meat Science 3 S
Basic physical, chemical, microbiological and histological
characteristics of meat and effects of various processing methods on
meat products and by-products. P, AS 241, CHEM 361.
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| AS 790 |
- Graduate Seminar 1 F
Reports and discussion of current research in animal science.
Maximum of two credits for M.S. and four credits for Ph.D.
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| AS 798 |
Thesis, MS 1-7 F/S/SU |
| AS 898 |
Dissertation, PhD 1-12 F/S/SU |
| Range (Range Science)
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| RANG 521 |
Grassland Fire Ecology 3 F/SU
Describes the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystems.
Provides insight into history of fires, people who use them and why, parts
of a fire, how fires behave in relation to field and weather, and conducting
and safety of prescribed burns. P, consent. Crosslisted with WL
421/521, equivalent to WL 521, corequisite course: RANG 521L |
| RANG 521L |
Grassland Fire Ecology Lab 0 F/SU |
| Rang 591 |
Independent Study 1-3 S/SU |
| Rang 592 |
- Topics 1-3 F/Su
Advanced study of one or more selected topics in Range Science.
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