Animal Science (An S)

www.ans.iastate.edu/
Dennis N. Marple, Head of Department
Distinguished Professors: Anderson, Beitz, Rothschild, Trenkle
University Professors: Kenealy, Parrish, Sebranek
Professors: Berger, Brant, Cordray, Fernando, Hoffman, Holden, Jurgens, Kilmer, Lamont, Loy, Mabry, Marple, Morrical, Nissen, Prusa, Robson, Rouse, Russell, Scanes, Spike, Stahly, Strohbehn, Stromer, Topel, Wilson
Professors (Collaborators): Acker, Horst, Quigley, Reinhardt
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus): Freeman, Jacobson, Sell, Willham Professors (Emeritus): Brackelsberg, Ewan, Ewing, Foreman, Haynes, Kiser, Owings, Rust, Self, Speer, Stevermer, Voelker, Wickersham, Wunder, Young, Zimmerman, Zmolek
Associate Professors: Ahn, Dekkers, Dickson, Faust, Honeyman, Huiatt, Miller-Auwerda, Skaar, Timms, Tyler, Youngs
Associate Professors (Collaborators): Nonnecke
Assistant Professors: Baas, Lay, E. Lonergan, S. Lonergan, Powers-Schilling, Reecy
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Ramsey
Assistant Professors (Collaborators): Rasmussen, Rathmacher

Undergraduate Study

Graduates will be able to solve the complex problems of animal enterprise management and will understand the global perspective of agriculture and their part in a world market. Graduates will have acquired the technical knowledge and application skills to be competent in their chosen field and to be a lifelong learner in their profession. Graduates will be able to identify the issues impacting their industry and be aware of methods of addressing these issues. They will have developed integrative problem solving skills desired by their potential employers and required for success in career and personal development. They will possess the communications, team building, and leadership skills which allow them to attain positions of responsibility and leadership within their career field. Those students who wish to pursue graduate studies or professional programs, such as veterinary medicine, can enroll in required coursework to prepare for application.

For undergraduate curricula in animal science and dairy science, see College of Agriculture, Curricula. Visit our web site at: www.iastate.

edu/ans/ugrad/

The department offers the degrees bachelor of science in animal science, bachelor of science in dairy science, and complementary work toward admission to schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine in either curriculum. This may be done while satisfying requirements for the degree bachelor of science in animal science or dairy science (see Index). A combined bachelor of science and master of science in animal science is also offered. The department offers a minor in Animal Science. The 16-credit minor includes: 114, 114L, 214, 214L, plus courses from a list maintained in the department. Students interested in the minor should contact an Animal Science advisor.

Graduate Study

The department offers work for the degrees master of science and doctor of philosophy with majors in animal breeding and genetics; animal nutrition; meat science; animal physiology; animal science; and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Minor work is offered in these areas to students taking major work in other departments.

A strong undergraduate program is required for those students interested in graduate study. Fundamental training in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics is requisite to a satisfactory graduate program. Graduate programs in animal science include supporting work in areas such as agronomy; anatomy; microbiology; biochemistry; chemistry; economics; food science and human nutrition; genetics; physics; physiology; and statistics. Students may choose graduate programs involving a co-major with one of these areas. Graduate work in meat science is offered as a co-major in animal science and food science and human nutrition.

The department also cooperates in the interdepartmental program in professional agriculture and interdepartmental majors in genetics, immunobiology, MCDB (molecular, cellular, and developmental biology), and toxicology (see Index).

The foreign language requirement, if any, is established on an individual basis by the program-of-study committee appointed to guide the work of the student.

Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 319, 331, 333, 334, 352, 353, 360, 415, 419, 423, 424, 425, 426, 429, 434, 470, 493.

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

An S 110. Orientation in Animal Science and ISU
(1-0) Cr. R. F. Orientation to the university and Department of Animal Science. Challenges and opportunities available to the professional animal agriculturalist. Professional goal setting, portfolio development, and development of interpersonal skills in the context of pursuing a career in animal science.

An S 114. Survey of the Animal Industry
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Ways domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, shelter, protection, fuel, and emotional well-being. Terminology, basic structures of the industries surrounding the production, care, and marketing of domestic animals in the U.S.

An S 114L. Working with Animals
(0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in 114. A hands-on introductory course in skills for proper care and management of domestic animals. Husbandry skills including health observation, animal movement, identification, management procedures, and environmental assessment are covered.

An S 115. Horsemanship and Equitation
(0-4) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Beginning and intermediate English equitation and western horsemanship.

An S 211. Issues Facing Animal Science
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: 114, sophomore classification. Overview of the factors that define contemporary ethical and scientifically based issues facing animal agriculture. Life skill development (including interactive skills, communication ability, organization, information gathering, and leadership skills) emphasized in the context of issues study. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

An S 214. Domestic Animal Physiology
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 201, Chem 163 or 177. Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the neural, circulatory, respiratory, immune, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems of domestic animals.

An S 214L. Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in An S 214. Basic anatomy of domestic animals.

An S 216. Equine Science
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Course in biology. Introduction to contemporary concepts, and basic practices and decisions necessary when managing horses through stages of their lives.

An S 224. Companion Animal Science
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Course in biology. Introduction of students to contemporary concepts, and basic practices and decisions necessary when caring for the companion animal through stages of its life.

An S 235. Dairy Cattle Performance
(1-2) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 114. Origin and development of breeds. Improvement and expansion programs. Comparison of types and performance. Influences affecting commercial use and adaptability of types and breeds. Marketing of dairy cattle and milk.

An S 250. Food Animal Science
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 114, 114L; course in biology. Introduction to contemporary practices and decisions necessary when managing beef, dairy, poultry, sheep and swine through stages of their respective production cycles.

An S 270. Foods of Animal Origin
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 201, Chem 163 or 177. Principles, practices and issues impacting the production, processing and preservation of safe, wholesome, nutritious, and palatable meat, dairy, and egg products. Product evaluation, classification, value, and utilization.

An S 305. Livestock Evaluation
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification; 250, 270 recommended. Fall semester leads to 475A or D. Breeding animal and market animal evaluation of beef, swine and sheep using contemporary techniques and tools. Communication and decision-making skills are practiced in the context of making selection decisions.

An S 311. Career Preparation in Animal Science
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification in An S. Life skill development emphasized in the context of career preparation. Assist students with career goal clarification, interview skills, resume preparation. Internship development, job shadowing, and exploration of career option. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

An S 313. Exercise Physiology of Animals
(2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 214, Biol 201, one course in chemistry. Interaction of physiological development relative to athletic performance in domestic animals, primarily equine performance.

An S 316. Training the Horse
(0-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 115 or permission of instructor, 216, 313. Modifying the behavior of the horse for performance objectives through bitting, longeing, saddling, and riding.

An S 319. Animal Nutrition
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 214, course in organic chemistry or biochemistry. Fundamentals of nutrition. Essential nutritive requirements of domestic animals, sources of nutrients, composition and identification of feeds, diet formulation and feeding recommendations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 320. Livestock Feeding Program Design
(0-4) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: 319. Advanced diet formulation and feeding recommendations. Evaluation of alternate feeding programs and diets in the context of case studies.

An S 331. Animal Reproduction
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Course in physiology. Comparative anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology of animal reproduction. Techniques for the control and manipulation of reproductive processes. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 332. Laboratory Methods in Animal Reproduction
(0-4) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 331. Comparative reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; ways to control and improve reproduction; principles of artificial insemination in farm animals; and selected laboratory exercises with written report.

An S 333. Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies
(2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 331 or 332. Application of embryo transfer and related technologies to genetic improvement of mammalian livestock. Techniques for control of female reproduction, embryo collections and transfer, embryo cryopreservation, and embryo manipulation. Economic and genetic aspects of embryo transfer. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 334. Embryo Transfer Laboratory
(0-2) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in 333. Selected laboratory exercises related to embryo transfer such as superovulation, embryo evaluation, microscopy, aseptic techniques, in vitro fertilization, and embryo manipulation technologies will be demonstrated and/or performed. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 335. Dairy Cattle Selection
(0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Selection of breeding animals for dairy herds. Comparative terminology, decision making, and presentation of oral reasons. Trips to dairy cattle farms. Livestock handling.

An S 336. Livestock Behavior and Well-Being
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: One course in physiology. Principles of behavior relative to animal care, management and environmental design to ensure animal well-being. Examination of basic neural-endocrine mechanisms involved in the animal’s response to its environment.

An S 337. Lactation
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 214. The structure, development and evolution of the mammary gland. Mammary metabolism, milk synthesis; neural and endocrine regulation of mammary function. Immune function and health of the mammary gland.

An S 345. Growth Related to Value Based Marketing
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 214, 270. Application of principles of growth and development related to value based marketing. Postnatal growth and development of fat, muscle and bone of food animals. Techniques to evaluate carcass composition and value.

An S 352. Livestock Improvement Through Animal Breeding
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: One course in statistics, Biol 201, course in genetics. Principles of qualitative and quantitative genetics applied to creating change in domestic animals. Impact of selection and mating schemes in achieving breeding program goals. Applications and impacts of biotechnological advancements in genetic manipulation. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 353. Animal Breeding Programs Design
(0-4) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 352. Evaluation of alternate breeding programs and genetic improvement techniques in the context of case study. Experiential and cooperative learning techniques employed. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 360. Fresh Meats
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 270; course in organic or biochemistry. Impact of muscle structure, composition, rigor mortis, inspection, fabrication, handling, packaging and cooking on the palatability, nutritional value, yields, market value, and safety of fresh meat. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 371. Meat for Food Service
(1-2) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 270 or FS HN 211. Meat and poultry for hotel, restaurant, and institutional use. Structure, composition, cutting, preparation, selection, sanitation, portion control, cooking and carving.

An S 399. Animal Science Internship

A. Graded Internship Experience. Cr. 2 to 6. May be repeated. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Practical experience related to animal science. Creative component.

B. Supervised Internship Experience. Cr. R. May be repeated. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of internship coordinator. Supervised learning activity consisting of one work period in production agriculture or the agriculture-related industry. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

An S 411. Addressing Issues in Animal Science
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Senior classification in An S. Life skill development emphasized in the context of exploring one’s perspective of the most pressing moral and scientific issues facing animal agriculture. Clarification and communication of personal conclusions in small and large group settings expected.

An S 415. Equine Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 216, 319, 331. Application of advanced horse management techniques. Advertising and business management practices. Computer-aided management of a commercial horse operation. Explore topics of current concern in the horse industry. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 419. Advanced Animal Nutrition
(2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 214, 319. Detailed consideration of digestion, metabolism, and assimilation of nutrients. Recent advances and developments in basic nutrition. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 423. Poultry Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 319, 331, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a poultry enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the poultry enterprise. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 424. Companion Animal Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 224, 319, 331, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a companion animal enterprise. Financial and business goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the companion animal system. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 425. Swine Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 270, 319, 331, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a swine enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the swine enterprise. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 426. Beef Cattle Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 270, 319, 331, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a beef cow-calf or feedlot enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the beef enterprise. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 429. Sheep Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 270, 319, 331, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a sheep enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the sheep enterprise. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 434. Dairy Systems Management
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 235, 319, 331, 337, 352. Decisions facing the administrator of a dairy enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the dairy enterprise. Computer aided study. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 440. Computer Applications
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 319, 331, 352. Introduction to electronic spreadsheets, database management, computer communications and other approaches to problems in animal science. Beginning elements of livestock systems analysis.

An S 451. Animal Molecular Biology (Dual-listed with 551.)
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 352, BBMB 221 or organic chemistry, Biol 301. Introduction to use of molecular biology techniques in domestic animal research and production. Restriction endonuclease mapping, gene mapping, gene cloning, DNA sequencing and amplification, and analysis of genetic differences at the molecular level.

An S 470. Processed Meats
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 270. Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to processed meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for cured meats, loaf products and fresh, cooked, dry and semi-dry sausages products. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 475. Intercollegiate Judging Training and Competition. A, B, C, E
Cr. 1 to 5. May be repeated. F.S. D: Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Admission by invitation. Special topics in Animal Science.

                A. Meat Animals

                B. Dairy Cattle

                C. Meats

                D. Meat Animal Evaluation. Specialized training in                       evaluating and grading live animals and carcasses.

                E. Horses

An S 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. A maximum of 6 credits of 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.

                A. Animal Science

                B. Dairy Science

                C. Meat Science

                D. Senior Seminar

                G. Poultry Science

                H. Honors

An S 493. Workshop in Animal Science (Dual-listed with 593.)
Cr. 1 to 3. May be repeated. Offered as demand warrants. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Workshop in livestock production. Includes current concepts in breeding, nutrition, reproduction, meats, and technologies that impact the animal industry. Nonmajor graduate credit.

An S 495. Agricultural Travel Course Preparation
(0-1) Cr. R. May be repeated. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will also register for Agron 495 and intend to register in Agron 496 and An S 496 the following term. Topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, history, livestock, marketing, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Information normally available 9 months before departure.

An S 496. Agricultural Travel Course
Cr. arr. May be repeated. (approx. one-half credit per week traveled in each An S 496 and Agron 496). Prereq: Permission of instructor, 30 college credits. Limited enrollment. Students enroll in both An S 496 and Agron 496. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on livestock and crop production. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Summer tour will usually visit a northern location and winter tour will usually visit a southern location. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students.

                A. International tour

                B. Domestic tour

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate students

An S 500. Computer Techniques for Biological Research
(2-0) Cr. 1. F. Introduction to UNIX and SAS for solving research problems, including organization of data files, transfer of files between workstations, developing models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments. Introduction to matrix algebra for solving animal breeding problems using MATLAB and computer simulation.

A. (1st half of semester)UNIX and SAS

B. (2nd half of semester) Problem solving using matrix algebra

An S 501. Survey of Animal Disciplines
(1-0) Cr. 1. F. Required for Animal Science graduate students. Orientation to departmental and graduate school policies and procedures. Discussion of programs of research and outreach in Animal Science. Issues impacting the animal industry. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

An S 503. Seminar in Animal Production
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. F. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Discussion and evaluation of current topics in animal production and management.

An S 505. Introductory Techniques in Nutrition Experimentation
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: Stat 401. Planning, execution, interpretation, and communication of nutrition research.

An S 510. Applied Animal Breeding
(2-0) Cr. 2. Off campus, offered as demand warrants. Prereq: 352, Stat 493. Principles of animal breeding; application to improvement of domestic animals. Heritability, genetic and phenotypic correlations, selection index, sire and dam evaluation, and breeding program design. Designed for master of agriculture program.

An S 511. Applied Ruminant Nutrition
(2-0) Cr. 2. Off campus, offered as demand warrants. Prereq: 319. Procedures and theories in beef, dairy, and sheep nutrition. Feeding programs and requirements for lactation, growth, and reproduction. Designed for master of agriculture program.

An S 512. Applied Non-Ruminant Nutrition
(2-0) Cr. 2. Off campus, offered as demand warrants. Prereq: 319. Recent developments and application of basic nutritional concepts for swine and poultry production. Selected aspects and concepts of computer diet formulation. Designed for master of agriculture program.

An S 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems (Same as A E 515, Agron 515, SusAg 515.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: SusAg 509. Managing productivity and minimizing ecological impacts of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, crop residue and manure management, grazing systems, and multispecies interactions. Consideration of crop and livestock production with landscapes and watersheds.

An S 518. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Non Ruminants
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 419. Digestion and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional requirements and current research and feeding programs for poultry and swine.

An S 519. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Ruminants
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 419. Digestive physiology and nutrient metabolism in ruminant and preruminant animals.

An S 533. Physiology and Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction
(2-0). Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: General physiology course. Development of structure and function of the reproductive system. Physiologic and endocrine aspects including puberty, gametogenesis, estrous cycle, pregnancy, parturition, interaction of environment, thyroid and adrenal function, and nutrition with these processes.

An S 536. Perinatology
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: One course in physiology. Regulation of metabolism and development in the mammalian fetus and neonate will be explored in a comparative manner. Emphasis will be on the dynamic changes in these relationships at birth. Classes will incorporate maximal student participation and development of critical thinking skills.

An S 540. Livestock Immunogenetics (Same as Micro 540, V MPM 540.)
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 561 or Micro 575 or V MPM 520. Basic concepts and contemporary topics in genetic regulation of livestock immune response and disease resistance.

An S 547. Biological Applications of Microscopy
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 6 credits in biological science, permission of instructor. Principles and types of information obtained from light and electron microscopy techniques. Photomicrography and photomacrography. Demonstrations and structural data analysis with various biosystems.

An S 549. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I (Same as BMS 549.)
See Biomedical Sciences.

An S 551. Animal Molecular Biology (Dual-listed with 451.)
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 352, BBMB 221 or organic chemistry, Biol 301. Introduction to use of molecular biology techniques in domestic animal research and production. Restriction endonuclease mapping, gene mapping, gene cloning, DNA sequencing and amplification, and analysis of genetic differences at the molecular level.

An S 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II (Same as BMS 552.)
(4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: Zool 355, credit or enrollment in BBMS 420 or 404. Cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology.

An S 552L. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory (Same as BMS 552L.)
(0-3) Cr. 1. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BMS 552. Laboratory for cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology.

An S 556. Current Topics in Genome Analysis
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: Biochem 405 or Gen 510. Introduction to principles and methodology of molecular genetics useful in analyzing and modifying large genomes. Survey of statistical methods and computer programs for bioinformatics, linkage mapping, radiation hybrid mapping, and mapping quantitative trait loci.

An S 561. Population and Quantitative Genetics for Breeding (Same as Agron 561.)
(4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Stat 401. Population and quantitative genetics for plant and animal breeding. Topics include: forces that change gene frequency, covariance between relatives, response to artificial selection, inbreeding depression, heterosis, cross-breeding, genotype-by-environment interaction, linkage analysis, mapping of quantitative trait loci, and marker assisted selection.

An S 562. Methodologies for Population/ Quantitative Genetics
(4-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 561, Stat 402. Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.

A. Linear Models and Genetic Prediction.

B. Advanced Genetic Prediction and Paramater Estimation.

An S 570. Advanced Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 470. Ante and postmortem factors impacting composition, structure, and chemistry of red meat and poultry muscle/meat, the conversion of muscle to meat, and the sensory and nutritional attributes of fresh meats. Oral research reports and a research proposal.

An S 571. Advanced Meat Processing Principles and Technology
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 470 or 570. Physical/chemical relationships during processing. Effects of modern technology, non-meat additives and preservation techniques on quality and safety of processed meat. Laboratory demonstration of principles and technology.

An S 580. Sustainable Agriculture Seminar (Same as A E 580, Ent 580, For 580)
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. S. Issues, opportunities, and research associated with production systems for sustainable agriculture.

An S 590. Special Topics
Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.

                A. Animal Breeding

                B. Animal Nutrition

                C. Meat Animal Production

                D. Dairy Production

                E. Meat Science

                F. Physiology of Reproduction

                G. Muscle Biology

                H. Poultry Nutrition

                I. Poultry Products

                J. Experimental Surgery

                K. Professional Topics

                L. Teaching

                M. Molecular Biology

An S 593. Workshop in Animal Science (Dual-listed with 493.)
Cr. 1 to 3. May be repeated. Offered as demand warrants. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Graduate workshops in animal science and the technologies that impact the animal industry.

An S 599. Creative Component
Cr. 1-8. F.S.SS. Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student’s area of specialization and approved by the student’s advisory committee.

A. Animal Breeding and Genetics

B. Animal Nutrition

C. Animal Physiology

D. Animal Science

E. Meat Science

Courses for Graduate Students

An S 603. Seminar in Animal Nutrition
(1-0) Cr. R. May be repeated. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Discussion of current literature; preparation and submission of abstracts.

An S 618. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism—Minerals and Vitamins (Same as FS HN 618.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq: BBMB 405. Role of vitamins and minerals in mammalian intermediary metabolism. Integration of cellular biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and minerals.

An S 619. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism—Protein
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq: BBMB 405. Digestion, absorption, and intermediary metabolism of amino acids and protein. Regulation of protein synthesis and degradation. Integration of cellular biochemistry and physiology of mammalian protein metabolism.

An S 620. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism—Energy
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: BBMB 405. Energy constituents of feedstuffs and energy needs of animals as related to cellular biochemistry and physiology. Interpretations of classical and current research.

An S 633. Seminar in Animal Reproduction
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. F. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Discussion of current literature and preparation of reports on selected topics concerning physiology of reproduction.

An S 652. Animal Breeding Strategies
(4-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 561, 562. Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Course A (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, breeding goals, gene flow methods, and crossbreeding programs. Course B (2nd half semester, Alt. S., offered 2002) Advanced concepts in animal breeding programs, modeling response to selection, inbreeding, optimization, and use of molecular and reproductive technologies

A. Breeding Goals and Response to Selection

B. Design and Evaluation of Animal Breeding Programs

An S 653. Applied Animal Breeding Strategies
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 652. Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company to define a class project.

A. Swine and Poultry (Alt. S., offered 2003)

B. Beef and Dairy (Alt. S., offered 2002)

An S 655. Advanced Computational Methods in Animal Breeding and Genetics
(3-1) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 500, 562, Com S 207. Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Course A (1st half semester) Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Course B (2nd half semester) Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data.

A. Computational Strategies for Predicting Breeding Values

B. Computational Strategies for Genetic Parameter Estimation

An S 656. Statistical Methods for Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: 562, Stat 447. Statistical methods for mapping quantitative trait loci in out-bred populations. Methods based on modeling covariances between relatives. Likelihood based methods using half-sib and full-sib families and extended pedigees. Bayesian methods applied.

An S 657. Advanced Methodologies for Population/Quantitative Genetics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 562. Advanced topics in best linear unbiased prediction and an introduction to nonlinear models and methods for animal breeding. This will include the use of Bayesian methods and Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques for estimation of genetic parameters and prediction of breeding values.

An S 658. Seminar in Animal Breeding and Genetics
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Discussion of current research, recent publications, and seminars by visiting scientists.

An S 670. Molecular Biology of Muscle
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: BBMB 405, 420, or 502. Ultrastructure of muscle; chemistry, structure, function, and molecular biology of muscle proteins. Molecular aspects of muscle contraction, development and turnover. Cytoskeletal proteins and dynamics.

An S 680. Modern Views of Nutrition (Same as FS HN 680.)
(2-0) Cr. R. May be repeated. S. Current concepts in nutrition and related fields. Required for all graduate students in nutrition.

An S 684. Seminar in Meat Science
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Discussion and evaluation of current topics in research publications in meat science.

An S 685. Seminar in Muscle Biology
(1-0) Cr. 1. May be repeated. S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Reports and discussion of recent literature and current investigations.

An S 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (Same as MCDB 698.)
See Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology.

An S 699. Research

                A. Animal Breeding

                B. Animal Nutrition

                C. Meat Animal Production

                D. Dairy Production

                E. Meat Science

                F. Physiology of Reproduction

                G. Muscle Biology

                H. Poultry Nutrition