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Animal Science
Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture

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Department of Animal Science, College of Graduate Studies & Research
AN SC 800.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition
2(3L)

Current information on digestibility, absorption and metabolism of nitrogen, proteins, amino acids and nucleic acids, as they apply to animals and man. Includes discussion on protein synthesis, protein catabolism and related regulatory mechanisms. The application of these processes in defining the dietary requirement, interaction and toxicity of essential and non-essential amino acids, including assessment of protein quality.

AN SC 810.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Nutrition of Grazing Ruminants
1(3L)

A concise overview of the sources, availability, functions, requirements, deficiencies, deleterious effects and interrelationships of nutrients affecting the productivity of free-ranging wild and domestic ruminant animals. Research techniques will be emphasized.

AN SC 811.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» The Welfare of Agricultural Animals
1(3L) Offered in alternate years
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

An examination of various aspects of farm animal welfare including historical, philosophical and scientific perspectives. The positions of animal interest groups, scientific societies, and commodity groups will be discussed. Emphasis will be on agricultural animals, but material relevant to laboratory animals and wildlife may also be presented.

AN SC 812.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Molecular Genetic Analysis
(3L)

Lectures and assignments in data analysis methods used in mammalian
molecular genetic studies. Topics covered include diagnostic test
development and accuracy, phylogenetic analysis, parentage testing, QTL
mapping, linkage mapping and LOD score calculation, genomic imprinting, and
disease association analysis.

AN SC 813.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Monogastric Nutrition
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Lectures, seminars and discussion on special topics related to monogastric nutrition with emphasis on swine and poultry. Methods of evaluating the nutritional characteristics of feed ingredients and establishing nutrient requirements. Advanced feed formulation.

AN SC 815.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Ruminant Nutrition and Metabolism
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Covers the impact that nutrition has on ruminant metabolism in order to maintain optimal production throughout the animal's life. The main emphasis is on dairy and beef cattle. The role of nutrition in the metabolism of the fetus, the calf from birth to puberty, and of the pregnant and the lactating cow is covered. Advances in feed and animal biotechnology that may improve the efficiency of production and have an impact on metabolism are discussed. Students will be assigned to a local dairy farm, cow-calf operation, or feedlot so that they can apply the knowledge gained in this course to a practical situation. Some tours will be given.

AN SC 817.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Mineral Nutrition
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

A review of the biochemistry, physiology and application of mineral nutrition in ruminant and monogastric animals. Includes presentation of seminars and students will be acquainted with current analytical methodology.

AN SC 820.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Animal Energetics
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOCH 200; or equivalent.

Energy flow in biology. Partition of energy. Determination of energy requirements. Factors affecting efficiency of energy utilization from the cellular to the climatic levels.

AN SC 825.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Nutritional Toxicology
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate biochemistry and nutrition courses and permission of the instructor.

Naturally occurring toxicants. Bacterial toxins and mycotoxins. Additives and residues. Contaminants. Drug nutrient interrelationships. Nutrient toxicity. Safety and regulatory aspects.

AN SC 870.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Applied Animal Biotechnology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; basic genetics and physiology courses are recommended.

Covers reproductive technologies; transgenic techniques; molecular genetics in animal selection; use of recombinant proteins for growth, lactation and reproduction; immunological modulation of animal production; improvement of feeds and rumen organisms; improvement of health. In addition, ethical and safety aspects will be considered. Emphasizes the application and impact of biotechnological techniques on animal production rather than the techniques themselves.

Note: Students who have credit for AN SC 470 may not take this course for credit.

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