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2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

(ANSC) ANIMAL SCIENCES

ANSC1001L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory (FA) Study of facilities used in production, processing, and management in animal agriculture. Identification, selection evaluation and testing of livestock, meat, and milk. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ANSC1032 Introductory Animal Sciences (FA) Students will be introduced to biological sciences associated with modern systems of care and management of livestock. Foundation sciences include topics in genetics, growth and development, physiology, nutrition, animal health, and animal behavior. Course will meet M, T, W, and R for the first eight weeks of the fall semester.

ANSC1041 Introduction to Companion Animal Industry (FA) The importance of companion animals and their allied industries will be discussed. Application of scienctific principles to the care and management of companion animals, specfically dogs, cats and horses, will be emphasized. Course will meet on T and R during the second eight weeks of the fall semester. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032.

ANSC1051 Introduction to the Livestock Industry (FA) The importance of livestock and their allied industries will be discussed. Application of scientific principles to the care and management of livestock, specifically beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and goats will be emphasized. Course will meet on M and W during the second eight weeks. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032.

ANSC2003 Introduction to Equine Industry (SP) Examination of careers and business opportunities in the equine industry. Students will gain the opportunity to identify high quality horses through evaluation of conformation and locomotion. Students will also gain skill at oral presentation and be knowledgeable of costs and responsibilities associated with horse ownership.

ANSC2213 Behavior of Domestic Animals (FA) Behavior associated with domestication. Effects of selective breeding, physical and social environments, and developmental stage on social organization, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior, productivity, and training of domestic animals.

ANSC2252L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation (SP) Develop an understanding between live animal evaluation and carcass composition. Comparative judging including meat evaluation, classification and selection of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032.

ANSC2303 Equine Behavior and Training (FA) Psychology and ethology of equine social behavior and how it pertains to learning patterns. Application of fundamental behavioral concepts to training of horses. Students will apply classical, practical, and proven equine training techniques to achieve safe less-traumatic learning for the horse and trainer. Lecture two hours and laboratory six hours per week.

ANSC2300L Equine Behavior and Training Laboratory (FA)

ANSC2482 Introduction to Companion Animal Management (FA) Principles of companion animal management, primarily dogs and cats. Lectures and demonstrations will address husbandry, behavior, nutrition, health, reproduction and selection of dogs and cats as companions.

ANSC2781 Career Preparation and Development (FA) The importance of preparing for a career in the animal sciences and industries will be covered.

ANSC3003 Applied Animal Parasitology (FA) The economically important parasites of domestic animals with emphasis on their host relationships and management considerations. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 3000L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032.

ANSC3000L Applied Animal Parasitology Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 3003.

ANSC3013 Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores (SP) Course will provide applied instruction and appreciation for the parasitisms of our domesticated swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats. Prerequisite: ANSC 3003.

ANSC3032 Animal Physiology I (FA) Fundamental aspects of neural/muscle/bone tissues and the cardiovascular system. the normal structure and functions of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3032) Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and CHEM 1123 or CHEM 1074.

ANSC3042 Animal Physiology II (SP) Fundamental aspects of renal, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine physiology will be covered. The normal structure and function of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3042) Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 or POSC 3032.

ANSC3123 Principles of Genetics (FA) Fundamentals of heredity, with special emphasis on the improvement of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3123) Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and MATH 1203.

ANSC3133 Animal Breeding and Genetics (SP) Application of the principles of genetics to the breeding of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032.

ANSC3143 Principles of Animal Nutrition (SP) Scientific approach to animal nutrition involving the mechanisms through which feed nutrients are utilized by farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071l.

ANSC3152 Applied Animal Nutrition (FA) Practical approach to animal nutrition; physical and chemical composition of feedstuffs, feed processing and preparation, nutrient interactions, and application of nutritional principles to feeding domestic animals. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 3151L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143.

ANSC3151L Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory (FA) Practical approach to animal nutrition; use of various methods of feedstuff evaluation and ration balancing for domestic animals. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 3152. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 and MATH 1203.

ANSC3282 Livestock Judging and Selection (FA) Comparative judging, including grading, classification, and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Oral and written discussion. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 or ANSC 2252L.

ANSC3291 Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity (SP) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.

ANSC3333 Diseases of Livestock (SP) Introductory study of the diseases of farm animals with emphasis on fundamental principles of disease, body defense mechanisms, hygiene, and sanitation. Corequisite: ANSC 3330L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 and ANSC 3042 and MBIO 2013 and MBIO 2011L.

ANSC3330L Diseases of Livestock Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 3333.

ANSC3433 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology (FA) Principles of mammalian reproductive physiology with emphasis on farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and BIOL 1543.

ANSC3491 Artificial Insemination of Cattle and Swine (SP) Experience in artificial insemination of cattle and swine, including semen handling, estrus synchronization and detection, and insemination technique. Laboratory 4 hours per week for 8 weeks. The course is offered the second 8 weeks of the Spring semester. Prerequisite: ANSC 3433.

ANSC3613 Meat Science (FA) The study of meat science and muscle biology. Topics will include animal/tissue growth and development and the relationship to meat quality. Meat processing, preservation, and meat safety concerns will also be considered. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2613 or CHEM 3603.

ANSC3691 Meats Judging (SP) Training in judging meat based on federal grading standards. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3614.

ANSC3722 Seedstock and Horse Merchandising (FA) Various types of merchandising programs for specific livestock enterprises will be presented. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising programs including how to organize, advertise, and manage a purebred auction sale of livestock. Prerequisite: AGEC 2303.

ANSC400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Special problems in the animal sciences for advanced undergraduate students.

ANSC401V Internship in Animal Sciences (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised work experience with private or government organizations May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ANSC410V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC4252 Cow-Calf Management (FA) Systems of cow-calf management including the practical application of the principles of breeding, feeding, and management to commercial and purebred beef cattle under Arkansas conditions. Lecture 1 hour and laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3133 and ANSC 3433.

ANSC4263 Swine Production (FA) Methods in producing purebred and commercial swine with specific emphasis on the management programs needed for profitable pork production in Arkansas. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4260L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4260L Swine Production Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 4263.

ANSC4272 Sheep Production (SP, Odd years) Purebred and commercial sheep management emphasizing the programs of major importance in lamb and wool production in Arkansas. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4270L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4283 Horse Production (SP) Production, use and care of horses and ponies including breeding, feeding, handling, and management. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4280L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4280L Horse Production Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 4283.

ANSC4291 Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity (FA) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.

ANSC4452 Milk Production (SP) Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle will be reviewed, and course will include field trip touring dairy industry. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143.

ANSC4652 Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management (FA) Production and management systems for stocker and feed-lot cattle including practical applications of forage systems, feeding, health management and economics of production of these livestock. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and senior standing.

ANSC500V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Work in special problems of animal industry.

ANSC5013 Domestic Animal Energetics (SP, Odd years) Physical, physiological and biochemical aspects of energy metabolism of domestic animals and their applications to livestock production. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC510V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC5123 Advanced Animal Genetics (FA, Even years) Specialized study of animal genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5123) Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.

ANSC5133 Quantitative Inheritance (SP, Odd years) Advanced study of the genetic basis of variation and the genetic control of quantitative traits in populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3133.

ANSC5143 Biochemical Nutrition (FA, Even years) Interrelationship of nutrition and physiological chemistry; structure and metabolism of physiological significant carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; integration of metabolism with provision of tissue fuels; specie differences in regulatory control of tissue and whole body metabolism of nutrients. (Same as POSC 5143) Prerequisite: CHEM 3813.

ANSC5152 Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition (SP, Even years) Students will be introduced to the basic processes of protein digestion, amino acid absorption, transport, metabolism, and utilization along with how biochemical function of proteins and their dynamic state affect nutritional status for animals and man. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813.

ANSC5253 Advanced Livestock Production (FA, Even years) Comprehensive review of recent advances in research relative to the various phases of livestock production. Prerequisite: ANSC 4252 (or ANSC 4263) and ANSC 3133 (or ANSC 3143).

ANSC5353 Advanced Hay and Silage Production (FA) Advanced study of the principles of good hay and silage production. The course includes a detailed review of forage nutritive value followed by an in-depth discussion of the management of wilting forage crops, silage biochemistry, ensiling characteristics of various forages, silo management, spontaneous heating in hay and silage, dry matter loss, management of stored hay, and changes in forage quality that result from poor conservation of harvested forages. Prerequisite: CSES 3113 and ANSC 3152 and ANSC 3151L.

ANSC5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Laboratory (FA) Introduction into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research. Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813 (or equivalent) and PHYS 2013 and PHYS 2011L and ANSC 4743 (or POSC 4743 or equivalent).

ANSC5853 Advanced Meats Technology (SU, Odd years) An intensive study of processed meats, relating the science, technology, and quality of further processed meat and poultry products. Product development, sensory and chemical analysis, microbiology, nutritional aspects, and (Same as POSC 5853) Prerequisite: POSC 4314 or ANSC 3613.

ANSC5901 Seminar (FA, SP, SU) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of animal science. Oral reports. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ANSC5922 Neurophysiology (FA) Neurophysiology, including mechanisms of nerve conduction, understanding of central integration and processing of signals with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (or first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5922) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5920D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5920D Neurophysiology Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5922.

ANSC5933 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA, Odd years) Study of the environment of domestic animals and its effect on physio-logical systems that affect maintenance, growth, production, and reproduction. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5933) Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 (or POSC 3032) and CHEM 3813 (or equivalent).

ANSC5932 Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA) Cardiovascular physiology, including mechanisms of heart function and excitation, and blood vessel mechanisms associated with the circulatory system in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5932) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5930D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5930D Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5932.

ANSC5942 Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA) Endocrine physiology, including mechanisms of hormone secretion, function, and regulation. Mechanisms associated with the endocrine system will be discussed for domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (or first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5942) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5940D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5940D Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5942.

ANSC5952 Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP) Respiratory physiology, including mechanisms of lung function and gas exchange. Mechanisms associated with the interaction of the respiratory system with other bodily systems in domestic animals and poultry will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week for first 8 weeks of semester. (Same as POSC 5952) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5950D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5950D Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5952.

ANSC5962 Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP) Gastrointestinal and hepatic physiology, including mechanisms of digestion, absorption of nutrients with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5962) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5960D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5960D Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5962.

ANSC5972 Renal Physiology (SP) Renal physiology, including mechanisms of renal clearance with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5972) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5970D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5970D Renal Physiology Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5972.

ANSC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC6143 Minerals in Animal Nutrition (SP, Odd years) Mineral nutrients, their sources and functions, as related to nutrition of domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 or POSC 4343.

ANSC6243 Ruminant Nutrition (FA, Odd years) Anatomy and physiology of the rumen. The nutrient requirements of microbial organisms and the relation of microbial digestion in the rumen to the nutrition of cattle, sheep and other ruminants. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC6253 Forage-Ruminant Relations (SP, Odd years) Advanced chemical, physical, and botanical characteristics of forage plants, the dynamics of grazing, intake and digestion, and techniques of measuring forage utilization and systems analysis at the plant-animal interface. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as CSES 6253) Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 and CSES 3113.

ANSC6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals (SP, Even years) The vitamins required by domestic animals with emphasis upon their role in animal nutrition, physiological functions, and consequences of failure to meet the requirement of the animal. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6343) Prerequisite: ANSC 4143 (or POSC 4343) and CHEM 3813.

ANSC6833 Reproduction in Domestic Animals (SP, Even years) Comprehensive review of current theory of reproductive function in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6833) Prerequisite: ANSC 3433.

ANSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

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