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ANSC 1001 - Orientation to Animal Science
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Current issues, career planning, professional development. Interviews with faculty and other resource persons.
ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society [CIV]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.
ANSC 1051 - Intro to Veterinary Science
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
The goals of this course are to afford learners a base knowledge of veterinary science by moving through topics ranging from the cell to surgery and to provide a view of the practice of veterinary medicine through the eyes of an experienced practitioner.
ANSC 1101 - Introductory Animal Science
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Fundamental concepts of animal breeding, physiology, nutrition, and management as they apply to the production of beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and other livestock. Fall term class open only to ANSC majors. Spring term class open to all majors.
ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.
ANSC 1205 - Animal Handling - Livestock
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Students will learn how to handle and restrain animals safely. Cattle, sheep, and pigs in the Animal Science Department?s St. Paul animal units are the animals primarily worked with. Students will perform common animal husbandry techniques on these animals. Proper techniques that promote animal welfare will be emphasized. This course is meant for Animal Science freshmen students that have minimal experience working with livestock.
ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care (Completely Online)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.
ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was FSCN 1511 until 03-SEP-02, was FSCN 1511 until 07-SEP-99
Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.
ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society [HIS]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.
ANSC 1903 - Fork to Fine Dining: Food Systems and Sustainability in France [ENV GP]
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This study abroad course examines the concepts of sustainability in relation to food production and culture in a country and place where food is a fundamental component of the regional and national culture. The course incorporates intercultural development concepts to introduce students to past and present French culture through the cultural importance of food systems, the ethics of food consumption, and production and the concepts of sustainability. This course involves a study abroad component to France during spring break. Please note that you must also apply and confirm your spot for this seminar through the Learning Abroad Center. Application deadline is December 12. For more information, visit: https://umabroad.umn.edu/programs/europe/food-systems-france.
ANSC 2011 - Dairy Cattle Judging (conference/workshop)
(2 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Evaluation of dairy animals on the basis of physical appearance, including classes of heifers and cows from the six major dairy breeds. Held in conjunction with the Minnesota State Fair. Training in oral reasons.
ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.
ANSC 2013 - Beginning Livestock Judging
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)
Visual evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for type, muscling, degree of finish, structure, and soundness. Short oral presentations. Preparation for collegiate livestock judging competition.
ANSC 2015 - Animal Welfare Science and Ethics
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: ANSC 5015
This multidisciplinary course helps students develop an intellectual framework for understanding and interpreting issues involving animal welfare and ethics of animal use in agriculture, science and society.
ANSC 2016 - Introduction to Applied Animal Behavior
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Basic concepts and applications of animal behavior within the contexts of human use. Emphasis on domesticated species, but other species within captive environments also examined.
ANSC 2055 - Horse Management
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.
ANSC 2401 - Animal Nutrition
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Classification/function of nutrients. Use of nutrients for body maintenance, growth, egg production, gestation, and lactation. Comparative study of digestive systems of farm animal species.
ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition
(3 cr; Prereq-ANSC 2401; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers.
ANSC 3011 - Statistics for Animal Science
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ANSC 2211 until 19-JAN-10, ESPM 3012, STAT 5021 (ending 20-JAN-15), STAT 3011
Basic statistical concepts. Develop statistical reasoning/critical thinking skills. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, experimental design, linear correlation, linear regression and multiple regression. How to make sound arguments/decisions based on statistics when reviewing news articles or scientific publications with statistical content. Explore/draw conclusions from data using a basic statistical software package.
ANSC 3015 - Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment
(3 cr; Prereq-Instructor consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: ANSC 5035 (starting 03-SEP-19)
Advanced application of animal welfare science toward the assessment of real-life scenarios in agriculture, companion, and exotic animals. Top students will compete on the UMN team at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition held in November each year.
ANSC 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans [WI]
(3 cr; Prereq-If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CFAN 3091V until 16-JAN-24
You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations.
ANSC 3093 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instructor consent.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Directed Study: A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll. No more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements.
ANSC 3094 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instructor consent. ; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research will be required to use the University-wide online directed research contract process in order to enroll. No more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.
ANSC 3141 - Advanced Dairy Judging
(1 cr; Prereq-2011 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Training in presentation of oral reasons in dairy cattle judging. Selected students from this course participate in fall intercollegiate dairy judging contest.
ANSC 3142 - Advanced Livestock Judging
(2 cr; Prereq-instructor consent; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Visual evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for muscling, finish, structure, and soundness. Use of production (growth and reproduction) records in evaluation. Oral presentations. Preparation for national collegiate livestock judging contest.
ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen [WI GP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: AGRO 3203W (starting 07-SEP-99, was ANSC 3203W until 16-JAN-01, was ANSC 3203W until 05-SEP-00, was AGRO 3203 until 05-SEP-00, was ANSC 3203 until 07-SEP-99), AGUM 2224 (inactive)
Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.
ANSC 3221 - Animal Breeding
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Application of qualitative and quantitative genetics to animal breeding. Concepts of livestock improvement through selection and mating programs.
ANSC 3301 - Human and Animal Physiology
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ANSC 2301 until 06-SEP-05, BIOL 3211 (starting 08-SEP-20), ANSC 3303W (starting 18-JAN-22)
Functions of major systems in mammals. Nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular system, respiration, renal system. Endocrinology/metabolism. Blood, immunology, reproduction. Students are encouraged to take one upper level biology and chemistry course prior to registering. Biol 1009 is strongly recommended.
ANSC 3302 - Human and Animal Physiology Laboratory
(1 cr; Prereq-3301 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3301; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Companion course to 3301. Physiological principles are demonstrated using active learning approaches. Nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular, respiration, renal, endocrinology/metabolism, blood, immunology, reproduction.
ANSC 3303W - Human and Animal Physiology with lab [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-Biol 1009 or equivalent is strongly recommended.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: BIOL 3211 (starting 08-SEP-20), ANSC 3301 (starting 04-SEP-18, was ANSC 2301 until 06-SEP-05)
Companion course to 3301. Physiological principles are demonstrated using active learning approaches. Nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular, respiration, renal, endocrinology/metabolism, blood, immunology, reproduction.
ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease
(4 cr; Prereq-Biol 1009 or equiv; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve.
ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques
(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls.
ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.
ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology [BIOL TS]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.
ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. Strongly recommended that students have previously taken a college-level biology course.
ANSC 3555 - Applied Livestock and Poultry Microbiology
(2 cr; Prereq-Instructor Permission ; A-F only; offered Spring Even Year)
This applied microbiology course is intended to provide theoretical basis and hands-on experience to students on major pathogenic bacteria colonizing livestock and domestic poultry. This course will provide skills to the students who seriously consider farm animal and poultry microbiology research and/or teaching in their careers. Pathogenic bacteria in livestock and poultry such as Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli O157: H7, and Salmonella, fungal microorganisms (Aspergillus), and beneficial microorganisms such as Lactobacillus, will be discussed. In addition, the course will introduce feed testing methods (Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) methodology), common antibacterials/antibiotics used for decontamination and disinfection, and the emerging alternatives to antibiotics with a perspective on bacterial antibiotic resistance. In a flipped class room format, the students will gather necessary information provided by the instructor, listen to short lectures on the methods and mechanisms, participate in demonstrations, and apply it in a typical BSL2 laboratory set up under supervision. All students should undergo BSL2 training prior to enrollment. Online training counts to approximately 5-6 hours. Not more than 4 students will be allowed for each session due to BSL2 pathogenic microbiology space restriction, access to RAR facilities, and some non-conventional microbiological methods. Special health conditions, pregnancy, and immunocompromised situations must be consulted with the instructor prior to enrollment. The students must obtain clearance from ROHC for their tetanus vaccination status.
ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ANSC 4609 until 05-SEP-06
Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.
ANSC 3701 - Poultry Products Technology
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Explores procurement, processing, and distribution of poultry meat, eggs, and further processed products. Composition, quality measurements, preservation, and economics are related to the biochemistry, microbiology, and technology involved in current processing methods.
ANSC 3702 - Applied Avian Physiology
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Applied Avian Physiology is an intensive 3-credit lecture and laboratory course designed to introduce industry relevant aspects of avian physiology with emphasis on behavior, neurology, muscle, cardiovascular, immunology, digestive, endocrinology, and reproductive systems for egg and meat producing birds.
ANSC 3703 - Avian Health
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Trains students to identify diseases that commonly plague poultry. Instruction on animal well-being, transport regulations, disease surveillance, and methods of disinfection and sanitation are included.
ANSC 3704 - Poultry Nutrition
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Develop a conceptual understanding of nutrient requirements and feed production for optimal growth and production of commercial poultry species. The use of computer programming for feed formulation is emphasized.
ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising
(3 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)
Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale.
ANSC 4009W - Undergraduate Research Thesis [WI]
(1 cr [max 6]; Prereq-Jr or sr major in AnSc, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)
Equivalent courses: was CFAN 4009W until 06-SEP-11, was AGRI 4009W until 05-SEP-06, was SCAG 4009W until 18-JAN-05, was SCAG 4009 until 05-SEP-00
Usually one full year. Research/thesis experience under supervision of CFANS faculty member. Written bound thesis, oral presentation of research results.
ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics
(3 cr; Prereq-(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, junior status or instructor permission); Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI.
ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member.
ANSC 4093 - Tutorial in Animal Science (independent study)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Informally structured to encourage in-depth study of specific disciplines in animal science. Pertinent readings; preparation of written essays of high quality required.
ANSC 4096 - Professional Experience Program: Internship
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-CFANS undergrad, instr consent, agreement form; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Supervised professional experience in animal industries and farm enterprise systems. Various aspects of the industry and related fields. Evaluative reports. Consultations with faculty advisers and employers.
ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science (conference/workshop)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member.
ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition (Completely Online)
(3 cr; Prereq-2401, 3511 recommended; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production.
ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.
ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, and formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. AnSc 4403 recommended.
ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)
Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.
ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.
ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. Concurrent registration is allowed in AnSc 4613.
ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management
(4 cr; Prereq-AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401; Student Option; offered Spring Even Year)
Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies.
ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management
(2 cr; Prereq-4603; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management.
ANSC 4711 - Breeder Flock & Hatchery Management
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
History of artificial incubation relevant to the U.S. hatching industry. Practices involved in successful incubation of hatching eggs and embryonic development in birds. Management factors involved in breeder hen production and operating a hatchery.
ANSC 4712 - Poultry Enterprise Management
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Poultry Enterprise Management is designed to compile various aspects of previous poultry classes and is designed to expose students to the business and management aspects of the poultry industry. It is also designed to teach students how to interact and communicate effectively within the poultry industry and train them to make business decisions that impact the economic welfare of various poultry industry sectors. Students will learn how to develop a poultry operation business plan that includes everything from building design to an overall economic analysis of their operation.
ANSC 5015 - Animal Welfare Science and Ethics
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: ANSC 2015 (starting 16-JAN-18)
This multidisciplinary course helps students develop an intellectual framework for understanding and interpreting issues involving animal welfare and ethics of animal use in agriculture, science and society.
ANSC 5025 - Gut Microbiome Systems
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Fall Even Year)
This course is primarily focused on providing conceptual and methodological tools to understand how diet and the gut microbiome converge to impact the physiological landscape of animals and humans, considering diet, host and microbiome as one highly integrated system. To that end, the course relies on concepts of data analysis, gastrointestinal microbiology, the breadth of scientific literature produced up to date and hands on experiences to immerse attendants in the ever-growing microbiome field and open them to consider a microbiome lens to address different research questions in their respective fields. The course emphasizes three main conceptual areas: 1. Compositional and functional organization of microbial communities in the mammalian gut: From cells to functional communities. 2. Dietary drivers of the mammalian gut microbiome: Nutritional Ecology in the mammalian gut 3. Host-microbiome interactions: Physiological impact of the mammalian gut microbiome Rather than memorizing these concepts, the course emphasizes the need to apply them to real life issues in animal and human nutrition and health. As such, recognizing these conceptual areas in context, and using them for problem solving in their respective research areas, is the ultimate goal of the course. Undergraduate level course in microbiology and physiology are suggested to enroll in this course. Also, previous completion of statistics courses and familiarity with the R statistical interface and command line are recommended.
ANSC 5035 - Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: ANSC 3015 (starting 05-SEP-17)
Advanced application of animal welfare science toward the assessment of real-life scenarios in agriculture, companion, and exotic animals. Top students will compete on the UMN team at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition held in November each year.
ANSC 5091 - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans
(3 cr; Prereq-There are no prerequisites, however, having taken ANSC 3011 Statistics for Animal Science is desirable.; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, ninety-nice percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with and inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of hypothesis, aims, objectives and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches and basic data interpretation. The student will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisers, institution and funding organizations.
ANSC 5099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 6]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule or department. Topics may use guest lectures/experts.
ANSC 5200 - Statistical Genetics and Genomics
(3 cr; Prereq-[Stat 3021 or equiv], [Biol 4003 or equiv]; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Equivalent courses: CMB 5200 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 07-SEP-99, was MVB 5200 until 06-SEP-05)
Gene discovery. Genomic selection. Data analysis. Phenotypes/DNA markers. Parametric/non parametric linkage analysis. Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL). Parentage testing.
ANSC 5555 - Applied Livestock and Poultry Microbiology
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Spring Even Year)
This applied microbiology course is intended to provide theoretical basis and hands-on experience to students on major pathogenic bacteria colonizing livestock and domestic poultry. This course will provide skills to the students who seriously consider farm animal and poultry microbiology research and/or teaching in their careers. Pathogenic bacteria in livestock and poultry such as Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli O157: H7, and Salmonella, fungal microorganisms (Aspergillus), and beneficial microorganisms such as Lactobacillus, will be discussed. In addition, the course will introduce feed testing methods (Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) methodology), common antibacterials/antibiotics used for decontamination and disinfection, and the emerging alternatives to antibiotics with a perspective on bacterial antibiotic resistance. In a flipped class room format, the students will gather necessary information provided by the instructor, listen to short lectures on the methods and mechanisms, participate in demonstrations, and apply it in a typical BSL2 laboratory set up under supervision. All students should undergo BSL2 training prior to enrollment. Online training counts to approximately 5-6 hours. Not more than 4 students will be allowed for each session due to BSL2 pathogenic microbiology space restriction, access to RAR facilities, and some non-conventional microbiological methods. Special health conditions, pregnancy, and immunocompromised situations must be consulted with the instructor prior to enrollment. The students must obtain clearance from ROHC for their tetanus vaccination status.
ANSC 5625 - Nutritional Biochemistry
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOC 3021 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Overview of biochemical molecules and pathways important in nutritional events.
ANSC 5626 - Nutritional Physiology
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Whole body macronutrient metabolism as it relates to etiology of metabolic diseases. Signaling between tissues to control homeostasis. How dysregulation of crosstalk can lead to metabolic diseases. How diet, exercise, or starvation impact metabolism. Regulation of food intake and energy expenditure. Designing/analyzing/interpreting research data.
ANSC 5702 - Cell Physiology
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ANSC 5700 until 08-SEP-20, PHSL 5702 (starting 20-JAN-15, was PHSL 5700 until 21-JAN-20), PHSL 4702 (starting 20-JAN-15, was PHSL 4700 until 21-JAN-20)
Cell Physiology involves the study of control mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis with respect to a variety of parameters including regulation of pH, volume, nutrient content, intracellular electrolyte composition, membrane potential, receptor signaling and aspects of intercellular communication. The first half of this team-taught course is organized in a partially on-line format where students learn from on-line materials and then take an on-line quiz each week before meeting with the instructor to review key concepts in class. The second half of the course is presented in lecture format. Student evaluation is based on quiz scores, in-class exams and graded problem sets.
ANSC 8011 - Applied Statistical Models and Analysis for Animal Science Professionals
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This course is designed for graduate students in the applied agricultural, animal science, and related programs that require an understanding of applied statistical analysis and interpretation of research data. Students will learn central principles in sampling, experimental design, and statistical analysis. The course will have an intense focus on data analysis of research data with SAS software. By the end of the semester, students should be able to generate testable hypotheses, organize a work plan to collect research data, and analyze results using appropriate statistical procedures and SAS software. Prerequisites: STAT 3021 or 5021: Statistical Analysis or equivalent, or consent of instructors
ANSC 8111 - Genetic Improvement of Animals
(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Application of population genetics to livestock breeding; selection index theory and practice; basis of relationships and covariances among relatives; and selection based on multiple sources of information.
ANSC 8121 - Linear Model Methods
(3 cr; Prereq-Stat 5021; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Techniques and statistical tools for analysis of data. Matrix manipulation, least-squares procedures, correction for environmental factors, estimation of components of variance, and standard errors of estimates.
ANSC 8131 - Molecular Biology Techniques
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CMB 8335 until 21-JAN-14, was MVB 8335 until 07-SEP-04, was MVB 8335 until 07-SEP-99
Basic theory and current methodologies of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology. Lab work includes DNA and RNA hybridization, gene transfer, and polymerase chain reaction techniques. Primarily for students with limited exposure to molecular biology.
ANSC 8134 - Ethical Conduct of Animal Research
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student or prof school student or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: CMB 8134 (starting 06-SEP-05, ending 03-SEP-02, was MVB 8134 until 06-SEP-05), VMED 8134
Ethical considerations in use of animal subjects in agricultural, veterinary, and biomedical research. Federal, state, and University guidelines relating to proper conduct for acquisition/use of animals for laboratory, observational, epidemiological, and clinical research. Regulatory requirements, bases for what is deemed proper conduct. Societal impact on scientific investigations utilizing animal subjects.
ANSC 8141 - Mixed Model Methods for Genetic Analysis
(3 cr; Prereq-5200 or CMB 5200 or equiv; A-F or Audit; offered Fall Odd Year; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Theoretical foundation of genetic prediction, selection index theory, best linear unbiased prediction, multivariate mixed models, estimation of variance components using maximum/restricted maximum likelihood methods, genomic prediction/variance component estimation.
ANSC 8194 - Research in Animal Genetics (independent study)
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Research in quantitative genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and other areas related to animal breeding.
ANSC 8211 - Animal Growth and Development
(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Whole body growth of animals, bone, and adipose tissue; structure, function, differentiation, and development of tissues; mode of action of hormones, growth factors, and growth promoters.
ANSC 8294 - Research in Muscle Chemistry and Physiology (independent study)
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Research in selected areas.
ANSC 8311 - Animal Bioenergetics
(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; BIOC 4331 recommended; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Integrated systems approach to energy metabolism of animals. Application of classical techniques of calorimetry and comparative slaughter. Development of systems for expressing energy content of feeds, and techniques for measuring whole body and organ metabolism of specific nutrients.
ANSC 8312 - Protein Metabolism
(3 cr; Prereq-BioC 4331; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)
Basic and applied concepts of protein metabolism in farm animals.
ANSC 8315 - Adv Ruminant Physiology & Nutrition
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Spring Even Year)
Principles of anatomy, physiology, microbial ecology, metabolism, and nutrition of ruminants, including current research approaches, feeding systems, and environmental implications.
ANSC 8320 - Concepts and Developments in Nutritional Physiology
(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Review and critical evaluation of pertinent scientific literature.
ANSC 8330 - Concepts and Developments in Animal Science
(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Review, critical evaluation of recent research reports.
ANSC 8333 - FTE: Master's (independent study)
(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
(No description)
ANSC 8340 - Concepts and Developments in Swine Nutrition
(2 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Review and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
ANSC 8344 - Mechanisms of Hormone Action
(2 cr; Prereq-Course in biochemistry or cell biology or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Major signal transduction, apoptosis. Topics incorporate pharmacology, biochemistry, and cell biology of hormone action in relevant physiological systems. Lectures on basic principles. Specialized lectures. Discussion of primary literature.
ANSC 8394 - Research in Animal Nutrition (independent study)
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Research in selected areas: topics and animal species determined by consultation.
ANSC 8444 - FTE: Doctoral
(1 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
(No description)
ANSC 8494 - Research in Animal Physiology (independent study)
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Individual research under faculty direction. Topic determined by consultation: a specialized aspect of a thesis problem or an independent problem of mutual interest to graduate student and adviser.
ANSC 8510 - Graduate Seminar
(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)
Students attend seminars and lead a seminar, giving oral presentation of scientific data. Public speaking skills. Preparing visuals for scientific presentations. Audience critiques of presentations.
ANSC 8520 - Special Topics (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Various topics in Animal Science
ANSC 8594 - Research in Animal Science (independent study)
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Research including experimental studies in disciplines associated with animal production and research, with emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
ANSC 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1 cr [max 18]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 50 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
(No description)
ANSC 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral (independent study)
(1 cr [max 24]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 100 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
(No description)
ANSC 8990 - Curricular Practical Training
(1 cr; Prereq-AnSc grad student, dept consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Industrial work assignment involving animal science. Review/approval by faculty member and director of graduate studies. Final report covering work assignment.

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