Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
Major Advisor: Instructor Jessica Graves
Office: 4017 Wise Center
The Animal and Dairy Sciences Curriculum is designed to give students essential instruction and practical experience in the science and business of animal agriculture. Courses provide training in the areas of breeding, nutrition, growth and development, reproductive and lactational physiology, marketing, management, evaluation, muscle foods and dairy products processing as related to livestock species. Students may pursue one of several concentrations such as: Science/Veterinary Science, Equine Science and Production, Meat Animal Science and Production, or Dairy Science and Production. Students pursuing admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine or the Graduate School should choose the Science/Veterinary Science concentration. The Science/Veterinary Science concentration allows students to take support courses in the sciences that will prepare the veterinary and graduate student for the professional programs in the CVM or Graduate School. Students interested in a career in animal production/management should choose Equine Science and Production, Meat Animal Science and Production, or Dairy Science and Production.
The department’s Bearden Dairy Research Center and the animal research units in the Leveck Animal Research Center provide students contact with modern techniques and practical experience to give insight to the technical problems associated with the animal and dairy industries.
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MA 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Science | ||
| See Major Core | 9 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Choose from General Education courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| Choose from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Choose from General Education courses | 6 | |
| Major Core | ||
| Chemistry Sequence | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 7-8 | |
| Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry II and Experimental Chemistry | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry I and Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry II and Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry & Lab | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Organic Chemistry and Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| Biology | ||
| BIO 3304 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| Animal & Dairy Science | ||
| ADS 1114 | Animal Science | 4 |
| ADS 4115 | Animal Nutrition | 5 |
| ADS 4123 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| ADS 4613 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ADS 4611 | Practices in Physiology of Reproduction | 1 |
| ADS 4423 | Animal and Dairy Sciences Internship | 3 |
| or ADS 3312 | Livestock Management Practices | |
| ADS 4221 | Animal and Dairy Sciences Senior Seminar | 1 |
| PO /GNS /BIO 3103 | Genetics I | 3 |
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Satisfied by ADS 1114, ADS 4123, and either ADS 3312 or ADS 4423 | ||
| Choose one of the following concentrations: | 26-31 | |
| Meat Animal Science & Production (MASP) (26-29 hours) | ||
| Livestock Growth, Development and Evaluation | ||
| Introduction to Meat Science | ||
| Forage and Pasture Crops | ||
| Swine Science | ||
| Livestock Nutrient Requirements and Formulation of Rations | ||
| Beef Cattle Production | ||
| Managing Livestock Sales I | ||
1 Production Elective 1 | ||
1 Evaluation Elective 2 | ||
Business electives 3 | ||
Approved courses listed below 4 | ||
Free electives | ||
Free electives | ||
Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of ADS 3213, ADS 4213, ADS 4613, and one of: ADS 3223, ADS 4324 or ADS 4814 | ||
Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of ADS 3213 and two of: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 4212, ADS 4221 or ADS 4232 | ||
| Dairy Science & Production (DSPD) (29-31 hours) | ||
| Forage and Pasture Crops | ||
| Quality Assurance of Food Products | ||
| Dairy Cattle Appraisal | ||
| Livestock Nutrient Requirements and Formulation of Rations | ||
| Managing Livestock Sales I | ||
| Physiology of Lactation | ||
| Dairy Farm Management | ||
2 Production Electives 1 | ||
1 Evaluation Elective 2 | ||
Business electives 3 | ||
Approved courses listed below 4 | ||
Free electives | ||
Free electives | ||
Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of ADS 4213, ADS 4613, and ADS 4814 | ||
Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of two: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 3213, ADS 4212, ADS 4221, or ADS 4232 | ||
| Equine Science & Production (ESPD) (28-31 hours) | ||
| Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation | ||
| Horse Management | ||
| Introduction to Meat Science | ||
or FNH 4164 | Quality Assurance of Food Products | |
| Livestock Nutrient Requirements and Formulation of Rations | ||
| Managing Livestock Sales I | ||
| Forage and Pasture Crops | ||
| Equine Exercise Physiology | ||
| Horsemanship Elective: | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Horsemanship | ||
| Equine Behavior and Training | ||
| Advanced Horsemanship | ||
| Equine Assisted Therapy | ||
2 Production Electives 1 | ||
1 Evaluation Elective 2 | ||
Business electives 3 | ||
Approved courses listed below 4 | ||
Free electives | ||
Free electives | ||
Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of ADS 4213, ADS 4613, and ADS 3223 | ||
Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of ADS 2102 and one of: ADS 2122, ADS 3213, ADS 4212, ADS 4221, or ADS 4232 | ||
| Total hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Production Electives: ADS 3223 Horse Management; ADS 4113 Swine Science; ADS 4222 Small Ruminant and Diversified Livestock Production; ADS 4324 Beef Cattle Production; ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Management; PO 4333 Broiler Production |
| 2 | Evaluation Electives: ADS 2102 Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation, ADS 2122 Advanced Equine Evaluation, ADS 3142 Meats Judging I, ADS 3213 Livestock Growth, Development and Evaluation, ADS 3812 Dairy Cattle Appraisal, ADS 4212 Livestock Evaluation, ADS 4232 Advanced Livestock Evaluation, FNH 2112 Food Products Evaluation. |
| 3 | These courses also count towards a Minor in Agribusiness. |
| 4 | Choose from: AEC 2713, AEC 3133, AEC 3213, AEC 3233, AEC 3413, AEC 4123, ACC 2013, EC 2113, EC 2123 OR MGT 3114. |
Science/Veterinary Science (SVTS)
| ADS 3314 | Introduction to Meat Science | 4 |
| BIO 4413 | Immunology | 3 |
| VS 3014 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PH 1113 | General Physics I | 3 |
| ADS 4623 | Physiology of Lactation | 3 |
| 2 Production Electives 1 | 5-8 | |
| 1 Evaluation Elective 2 | 2-3 | |
| Science Electives - choose two courses 3 | ||
| Free electives | ||
| Free electives | 4-12 | |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| ADS 4613 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ADS 4623 | Physiology of Lactation | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Livestock Growth, Development and Evaluation | ||
| Horse Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Production | ||
| Dairy Farm Management | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Production Electives: ADS 3223 Horse Management; ADS 4113 Swine Science; ADS 4222 Small Ruminant and Diversified Livestock Production; ADS 4324 Beef Cattle Production; ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Management;PO 4333 Broiler Production |
| 2 | Evaluation Electives: ADS 2102 Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation, ADS 2122 Advanced Equine Evaluation, ADS 3142 Meats Judging I, ADS 3213 Livestock Growth, Development and Evaluation, ADS 3812 Dairy Cattle Appraisal, ADS 4212 Livestock Evaluation, ADS 4232 Advanced Livestock Evaluation, FNH 2112 Food Products Evaluation. |
| 3 | Science electives: ADS 4333 Equine Exercise Physiology, BCH 4613 General Biochemistry, BIO 2103 Cell Biology, BIO 3104 Ecology, BIO 3113 Marine Biology, BIO 3303 Parasitology, BIO 3504 Comparative Anatomy, BIO 3524 Biology of Vertebrates, BIO 4113 Evolution, , BIO 4404 Environmental Microbiology, BIO 4414 Microbiology of Foods, BIO 4433 Principles of Virology, BIO 4503 Vertebrate Histology, CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II and CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II, CVM 4513 Environmental Toxicology, CVM 4523 Basic Neuroscience, PH 1123 General Physics II, PO 4844 Avian Anatomy and Physiology |
Course requirements for Pre-Veterinary students (3 + 1 program) to obtain a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences
Because
- the entrance requirements for the College of Veterinary Medicine satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Animal and Dairy Sciences curriculum
- a number of students are enrolled in Animal and Dairy Sciences while satisfying their pre-veterinary requirements and
- an Animal and Dairy Sciences degree will be especially helpful to a practicing veterinarian,
the following requirements for those electing to apply for a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences after successfully completing the first year of Veterinary Medicine are listed.
| General Education Requirements | 27 | |
| Dept Core (excluding Seminar) | 50-51 | |
| Science/Veterinary Medicine Concentration (excl. Free Electives) | 27-30 | |
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science degree in ADS, a student in the 3+1 program must complete the 3 years of above listed undergraduate course work (105-108 hours) and also successfully complete the first year of the Veterinary Medicine curriculum.
A minor is available in Animal and Dairy Sciences by completing a minimum of 17 hours of specified ADS courses. Requirements include an introductory course, an evaluation course, a physiology course, 5 to 7 hours of production courses and either a breeding course or a nutrition course. See an ADS advisor for a complete list of approved courses.
Courses
ADS 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
ADS 1111 Orientation in Animal Science: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Introduction to career choices within the animal science industry
ADS 1114 Animal Science: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Fundamental principles and practical application of livestock, dairy, and poultry science. (ADS majors must earn a C or better to graduate)
ADS 1132 Introduction to Horsemanship: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Principles of riding,managing, and training pleasure horses
ADS 2102 Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation: 2 hours.
Spring Semester. Four hours laboratory. Individual evaluation of horses with an in-depth study of anatomy and its relationship to function, plus methods used in evaluating performance classes
ADS 2111 Animal Science Career Planning: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1111, sophomore or junior standing). One hour lecture. Development of life skills with focus on career preparation for animal and dairy sciences’ industries
ADS 2122 Advanced Equine Evaluation: 2 hours.
Fall Semester. (Prerequisite: ADS 2102 or consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Advanced evaluations of equine conformation and performance classes. Develop more extensive oral reason presentations to defend conformation and performance placings
ADS 2212 Equine Behavior and Training: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 1132 or consent of instructor) Two hours laboratory. Equine behavior and application of psychology principles for training horses. Systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing learning principles and training methods for specific equine activities
ADS 2223 Companion Animal: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.) Three hours lecture. Focus on companion animal dogs and cats regarding breed selection, nutrition, reproductive biology, management, and responsibilities
ADS 2312 Advanced Horsemanship: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Advanced equine training and riding. Developing and implementing a training regiment using upper level riding skills to produce an advanced performance horse for competition
ADS 2990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 3142 Meats Judging I: 2 hours.
Spring semester. Four hours laboratory. Grading and judging meat carcasses and cuts, study of packing house operation. (Same as FNH 3142)
ADS 3213 Livestock Growth, Development and Evaluation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ADS 1114.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Growth and development of livestock animals from embryo to harvest. The evaluation of meat animals related to the livestock industry and the value of producation
ADS 3223 Horse Management: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Breeding, feeding, management, and training of the horse
ADS 3233 Equine Assisted Therapy: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introductions to equine assisted therapy discussing the equine activities team,facilities and equipment, standards and accreditation, and special needs of the rider. special needs of the rider
ADS 3312 Livestock Management Practices: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114 and junior standing or consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Modern techniques used in proper vocational management of beef cattle,dairy cattle,sheep,swine and horses
ADS 3314 Introduction to Meat Science: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites:ADS 1114 or FNH 1103). Three hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to survey of the muscle food industry including history, production of meat including harvesting, inspection evaluation and fabrication, storage and value added manufacturing of meat. (Same as FNH 3314)
ADS 3812 Dairy Cattle Appraisal: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Phenotypic appraisal; breed programs; performance record systems
ADS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. Approval by Department Head only
ADS 4112 Equine Reproduction: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. A study of equine reproductive activities and the principles for managing the mare,stallion and foal. (Same as PHY 6112)
ADS 4113 Swine Science: 3 hours.
Fall semester. (Prerequisites: ADS 1114 ). Three hours lecture. Feeding, management, breeding, production, and marketing of swine
ADS 4115 Animal Nutrition: 5 hours.
(Prerequisites:CH 2503,CH 2501 or CH 4513, CH 4511). Five hours lecture. Nutrition of monogastric and ruminant species.Anatomy, physiology, digestions, and absorption pertaining to monogastric and ruminants. Description, functions, sources, deficiency symptoms
ADS 4123 Animal Breeding: 3 hours.
Fall semester. (Prerequisite: PO 3103). Three hours lecture. The basis for genetic improvement of livestock, including the study of variation, heritable characteristics, mating systems and methods of estimating breeding values. (Same as GNS 6123.)
ADS 4212 Livestock Evaluation: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Evaluation of individuals and representative groups of livestock from the standpoint of the breeder, the market, and the consumer
ADS 4213 Livestock Nutrient Requirements and Formulation of Rations: 3 hours.
Fall semester. Application of knowledge of feedstuffs and nutrient requirements in ration formulation for all classes of livestock
ADS 4221 Animal and Dairy Sciences Senior Seminar: 1 hour.
Fall semester. One hour lecture. Review and oral presentation of animal science research and related production problems
ADS 4222 Small Ruminant and Diversified Livestock Production: 2 hours.
Fall semester. (Prerequisite: ADS 1114 , Junior or Senior standing, or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture . History, management and marketing of small ruminants and diversified livestock species in relation to the production enterprise (fiber,meat, milk, breeding, stock, etc )
ADS 4232 Advanced Livestock Evaluation: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Advanced study of animal evaluation in functional efficiency
ADS 4243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CH 1213, and CH 2503 or equivalent, and Junior or Senior Standing). Three hours lecture. Nature and chemical behavior of food constituents including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, water, enzymes and pigments; properties of food systems as related to commercial preparation. (Same as FNH 4243/6243)
ADS 4313 Advanced Science of Muscle Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing or greater, ADS /FNH 3314, CH 1223 and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Exploration of the ultra-structure of muscle, (pre and post harvest), and the microbiology,inspection and safety, nutritional properties, and sensory characteristics of muscle. (Same as FNH 4313/6313)
ADS 4324 Beef Cattle Production: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Breeding,feeding, management, and marketing of beef cattle
ADS 4333 Equine Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 3223). Three hours lecture. Evaluation of research in equine exercise science. Physical, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and locomotive adaptations of the equine athlete to athletic training
ADS 4412 Managing Livestock Sales I: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: Instructor approval). Four hours laboratory. Course in preparation, structure and management of livestock sales. Emphasis will be on cattle and horse sales. Students will prepare for and conduct sale
ADS 4423 Animal and Dairy Sciences Internship: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Consent of instructor). Individual work experience with the farm animal species either in animal production, meat production or product promotion with an industry commodity representative under faculty supervision
ADS 4433 Advanced Beef Cattle Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114, ADS 4324) Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Management, marketing, and utilization of beef animals with cow-calf and stocker cattle production in the U.S
ADS 4611 Practices in Physiology of Reproduction: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144). Three hours laboratory. Artificial insemination and rectal palpation of reproductive organs of cattle; semen collection, evaluation, processing and handling. (Same as PHY 6611)
ADS 4613 Physiology of Reproduction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144.) Three hours lecture. Anatomy and physiology; reproductive cycles; production, evaluation and preservation of gametes; gestation; endocrine regulation; managed reproduction. (Same as PHY 6613.)
ADS 4623 Physiology of Lactation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1344 and BIO 1144). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the mammary gland; nervous and hormonal control of lactation, theories of milk secretion, modern methods of milking, factors affecting lactation. (Same as PHY 6623.)
ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Management: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning and integrating dairy farm operations; management principles applied to dairy herd operations
ADS 4823 Advanced Dairy Farm Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4814). Two hours lecture. Four hours lab. Advanced principle of dairy science as applied to the whole farm. Management of specific groups of cattle including nutrition, breeding, and milking management
ADS 4990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Science: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 6112 Equine Reproduction: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. A study of equine reproductive activities and the principles for managing the mare,stallion and foal. (Same as PHY 6112)
ADS 6115 Animal Nutrition: 5 hours.
(Prerequisites:CH 2503,CH 2501 or CH 4513, CH 4511). Five hours lecture. Nutrition of monogastric and ruminant species.Anatomy, physiology, digestions, and absorption pertaining to monogastric and ruminants. Description, functions, sources, deficiency symptoms
ADS 6123 Animal Breeding: 3 hours.
Fall semester. (Prerequisite: PO 3103). Three hours lecture. The basis for genetic improvement of livestock, including the study of variation, heritable characteristics, mating systems and methods of estimating breeding values. (Same as GNS 6123.)
ADS 6213 Livestock Nutrient Requirements and Formulation of Rations: 3 hours.
Fall semester. Application of knowledge of feedstuffs and nutrient requirements in ration formulation for all classes of livestock
ADS 6243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CH 1213, and CH 2503 or equivalent, and Junior or Senior Standing). Three hours lecture. Nature and chemical behavior of food constituents including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, water, enzymes and pigments; properties of food systems as related to commercial preparation. (Same as FNH 4243/6243)
ADS 6313 Advanced Science of Muscle Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing or greater, ADS /FNH 3314, CH 1223 and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Exploration of the ultra-structure of muscle, (pre and post harvest), and the microbiology,inspection and safety, nutritional properties, and sensory characteristics of muscle. (Same as FNH 4313/6313)
ADS 6324 Beef Cattle Production: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Breeding,feeding, management, and marketing of beef cattle
ADS 6333 Equine Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 3223). Three hours lecture. Evaluation of research in equine exercise science. Physical, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and locomotive adaptations of the equine athlete to athletic training
ADS 6433 Advanced Beef Cattle Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114, ADS 4324) Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Management, marketing, and utilization of beef animals with cow-calf and stocker cattle production in the U.S
ADS 6611 Practices in Physiology of Reproduction: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144). Three hours laboratory. Artificial insemination and rectal palpation of reproductive organs of cattle; semen collection, evaluation, processing and handling. (Same as PHY 6611)
ADS 6613 Physiology of Reproduction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 and BIO 1144.) Three hours lecture. Anatomy and physiology; reproductive cycles; production, evaluation and preservation of gametes; gestation; endocrine regulation; managed reproduction. (Same as PHY 6613.)
ADS 6623 Physiology of Lactation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1344 and BIO 1144). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the mammary gland; nervous and hormonal control of lactation, theories of milk secretion, modern methods of milking, factors affecting lactation. (Same as PHY 6623.)
ADS 6814 Dairy Farm Management: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning and integrating dairy farm operations; management principles applied to dairy herd operations
ADS 6823 Advanced Dairy Farm Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4814). Two hours lecture. Four hours lab. Advanced principle of dairy science as applied to the whole farm. Management of specific groups of cattle including nutrition, breeding, and milking management
ADS 6990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Animal and Dairy Science: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
ADS 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-13 hours.
ADS 8111 Nutrition Seminar: 1 hour.
Survey of current literature; preparation, organization, and presentation of papers on selected topics in nutrition
ADS 8121 Nutrition Seminar: 1 hour.
Survey of literature; preparation, organization and presentation of papers on selected topics in nutrition
ADS 8131 Nutrition Seminar: 1 hour.
Survey of literature; preparation, organization and presenation of papers on selected topics in nutrition
ADS 8153 Ruminant Nutrition: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ADS 4115/6115 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. In-depth treatment of rumen function and recent concepts in ruminant nutrition
ADS 8162 Monogastric Nutrition: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:ADS 4115/6115 or equivalent). Two hours lecture. Monogastric nutritional relationships with special emphasis on swine nutrition. Metabolic functions, dietary requirements, deficiency symptoms and distribution of nutrients in feedstuffs
ADS 8233 Advanced Breeding: 3 hours.
Fall semester. (Prerequisites: ADS 4123/6123 or PO 4303/6303, ST 8114). Three hours lecture. Describing, measuring and partitioning phenotypic variances and covariances. Estimating parameters, predicting response, systems of breeding, and methods of selection. (Same as GNS 8233.)
ADS 8243 Advanced Physiology of Reproduction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4613/6613 or its equivalent). Three hours lecture. An advanced study of the reproductive process with emphasis on reproductive endocrinology and the physiology of germ cells. (Same as PHY 8243.)
ADS 8423 Meat Science: 3 hours.
Summer semester. (Prerequisites: CH 4513/6513 or equivalent and BIO 3304 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Basic study of the value of meat and how this information is applied to the evaluation, processing and preservation of meat, meat products and meat by-products. (Same as FNH 8423.)
ADS 8433 Bone, Muscle and Fat Deposition in Animals: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BCH 4613/6613). Fall semester. Three hours lecture. Study of deposition of various tissues from embryonic differentiation through maturity of animals. (Same as PHY 8433)
ADS 8463 Advanced Animal Nutrition: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ADS 4115/6115 or prior approval from instructor). Two hour lecture .Two hour laboratory. Develop an understanding of nutritional physiology, metabolism, and utilization of nutrients by animal species
ADS 8473 Micro-Nutrient Nutrition: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture.Detailed study of functions, deficiency, symptoms, dietary considerations necessary to the nutrition of fish,dogs,cats,horses, mink,rabbits, and laboratory animals
ADS 8633 Homeostatic Regulation and Physiological Stress: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PHY 6514 and PHY 8131, 8133 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An integration of the physiological mechanisms involved in the control of homeostasis in mammals is emphasized with discussion of the effect of specific stressors on these mechanisms. (Same as PHY 8633.)
ADS 8973 Scientific Writing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. The course provides advanced training in research proposal, grant proposal,and manuscript writing. (Same as FO 8973 and CVM 8973)
ADS 8990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-13 hours.