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ANSC 101
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Introduction to Animal Science
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3.0
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FS
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An overview, using a scientific perspective, of farm animals. Highlights anatomy and physiology of farm animals, reproduction, nutrition, animal health, animal products, animal behavior, and pertinent social issues, such as animal rights. Includes human opportunity to influence trait inheritance, population densities, and productivity. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 110
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Directed Work Experience in Animal Sciences
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2.0
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FS
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Directed work experience in the management of beef, dairy, meats, sheep, and swine enterprises at the University Farm, with three weeks at each enterprise. Weekly conferences on student projects and individual and group problems. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
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ANSC 120
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Livestock Skills
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3.0
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S2
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An introduction to selection, nutrition, health, and management of beef, sheep, swine, and dairy for livestock youth programs, including ethical practices associated with livestock exhibition. This class is designed primarily for students pursuing a career in agricultural education. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 160
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Veterinary Practices
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2.0
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FS
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Designed to allow the student to become familiar with various vaccines, equipment, and restraining techniques used in routine treatment of farm animals. Selection of proper materials, veterinary nomenclature, actual handling and treatment of farm animals involved. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 198
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 199
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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ANSC 220
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Introduction to Livestock Evaluation
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: ANSC 101.
This course provides students a fundamental understanding of how to evaluate market and breeding beef, sheep, goats, and swine utilizing both visual appraisal as well as objective performance records. Students are given a framework to make decisions with an objective approach to select animals based on certain criteria and standards. Students who demonstrate proficiency in understanding selection at its most basic level, as well as demonstrate effectiveness in oral reasons have an opportunity to participate on the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team at CSU, Chico. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity.
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ANSC 230
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Animal Feeds and Nutrition
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3.0
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FS
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An introduction to the nutrition of domestic and wild animals with emphasis on appropriate nutrition for various activities. A survey of the integration of feed production and animal production systems. Computer formulation and analysis of diets to achieve desired performance levels of animals. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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ANSC 250
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Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
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3.0
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SP
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Evaluation of market livestock as related to growth and development, production efficiency, carcass merit, selection of breeding animals based on performance, production records and visual appraisal. Specific reference to factors determining carcass value. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity.
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ANSC 271
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Principles of Beef Cattle Production
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3.0
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FA
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An overview of the United States beef industry including an introduction to the segments of the beef production chain and the scope of the industry. The majority of the course focuses on basic principles including genetics and breeding, nutrition, reproduction, herd health, carcass evaluation and marketing. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 272
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Principles of Sheep & Goat Production
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3.0
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F2
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Prerequisite: ANSC 101 or equivalent.
A study of approved practices in commercial and purebred sheep production with emphasis on production costs, disease, nutrition, genetic selection, production records, niche marketing, and contributions of sheep to environmental sustainability. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 273
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Principles of Swine Production
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3.0
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SP
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A study of approved practices in commercial and purebred swine production with emphasis on production costs, disease, reproduction, nutrition, genetic selection, production records and niche marketing. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 274
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Principles of Dairy Production
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3.0
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FA
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An overview of the United States dairy industry, emphasizing the life cycle of the dairy cow. Topics include calf raising, heifer development, dry cow management, and lactation management. Within each stage of production, discussion may include health, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics. Additionally, facilities management and cow comfort are introduced. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 276
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Principles of Meat Science
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3.0
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SP
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Principles of Meat Science in an introductory course in meat science organized to increase student knowledge of muscle foods-their properties, value, and appropriate handling procedures. Current meat processing technologies are presented and pertinent aspects of the meat industry are also discussed. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 294
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Principles of Rangeland Livestock Management
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3.0
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SP
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Students examine the ecological principles that cause rangelands, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and deserts, to change or stay the same. How humans use livestock to manage these ecosystems is explored. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 298
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Special Topics
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1.0
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INQ
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar.
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ANSC 299
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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ANSC 301
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Intermediate Animal Systems
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101.
An overview of world and United States animal production systems, emphasizing the scientific principles and management of large and small ruminants (beef, dairy, sheep, goats), monogastrics (swine, equine), as well as meat, poultry, and aquaculture. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 320
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Advanced Livestock Selection and Carcass Evaluation
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3.0
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FA
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Develop skills in quality grading and yield grading animals both live and on the rail. Improve skills in selecting animals in pasture conditions and develop ability to explain decisions and be able to accurately describe their reasons. Numerous field trips to fairs and ranches will be required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
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ANSC 330
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Animal Nutrition
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 230.
A study of the nutritive requirements of animals for maintenance, growth, lactation, reproduction and other bodily functions. Intermediary metabolism of nutrients, chemical and animal analysis of feedstuffs, design and implementation of nutrition studies and writing of a scientific paper. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 330L
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Applied Animal Nutrition Research
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 330 (may be taken concurrently).
This course focuses on various laboratory and research techniques in the animal nutrition field. Students implement and conduct a course level research project, including sample preparation and analysis, and data collection and analysis. 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 2.0 units.
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ANSC 340
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Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101.
The physiological mechanisms of reproduction in domestic animal species. Principles of reproductive anatomy, gamete formation, endocrinology, cyclicity and parturition. The laboratory experience will emphasize theory learned in lecture and will include uses of reproductive technology to maximize reproductive efficiency and fertility. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 350
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Meat and the Consumer
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3.0
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FA
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Muscle growth and composition, nutritional and health concerns, meat safety and advances in product development, preparation and storage. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 360
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Animal Health and Disease
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101.
A study of disease processes in livestock. Principles of disease organisms and the physiology of infection. Mechanisms in which the body combats infections, i.e., immune response. Herd health considerations for disease prevention and treatment. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 370
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Livestock and Companion Animal Behavior
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisite: ANSC 101.
This course promotes an understanding of basic principles of livestock (i.e., food animals and horses) and companion animal (i.e., dogs and cats) behavior and its application of production, shelter, and household set ups. This course is structured to help students understand the role of animal behavior on welfare and/or productivity of livestock and companion species. This course has an emphasis on how livestock and companion animals communicate with their surroundings and how we can adjust their housing or management to address their needs in order to improve their well-being and/or productivity. 3 hours lecture.
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ANSC 374
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Organic Dairy Production and Management
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: ANSC 101.
This course covers all scientific aspects of organic dairy production including soil fertility, grazing management, pasture and forage quality, nutritional ration balancing on pasture, enhancing dry matter intake on pasture, holistic herd health (including homeopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine), organic methods to improve milk quality, organic calf management strategies, and the organic certification process and how to develop your Organic System Plan. The course also covers many new topics of discussion for organic research and development. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 389
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Internship in Animal Science
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1.0
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SMF
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Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience with selected livestock operations is to be completed and supervised by faculty and staff of cooperating livestock ranch. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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ANSC 394
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Livestock Grazing Ecology and Management
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3.0
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FA
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This course examines how herbivores interact with their environment and how understanding of these interactions is applied to the management of grazing animals or the environments they inhabit or both. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for grazing management decisions and management designed to accomplish a variety of outcomes. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
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INQ
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar.
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ANSC 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in animal science under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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ANSC 440
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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101, CHEM 107. CHEM 108 is recommended.
Comparative study of anatomy and physiology of organ systems, with major emphasis on farm animals. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 450
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Food Sanitation and Quality Control
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101; CHEM 107 or CHEM 111.
This course is intended for students involved in producing, selling, and handling food products who are interested in a course on principles of food sanitation and quality control from a management standpoint. 3 hours seminar.
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ANSC 471
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Advanced Beef Cattle Management and Production
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 271 or faculty permission.
Advanced instruction of world and United States beef production systems. Investigation of the segmentation of the beef industry, including seedstock, commercial cow-calf, stocker, feedlot, packer, retailer and consumer. Integrated beef production systems are evaluated based on consideration of genetics, nutrition, health, reproduction, product, forage management and marketing. 2 hours seminar, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 474
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Dairy Production and Management
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: ANSC 101.
A comprehensive study of large dairy management with emphasis placed on efficient reproduction and nutrition. Additional studies include evaluation of replacement heifer development scenarios, cow comfort, and record keeping systems. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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ANSC 489
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Internship in Animal Science
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
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ANSC 498
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Special Topics
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision.
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ANSC 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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ANSC 499H
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Honors Research in Animal Science
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6.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural research. See College office for details. Open only to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a thesis, and a public presentation. 18 hours independent study.
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