ANS - Animal Science


ANS 105Introduction to Companion AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Freshman standing or Sophomore standing
Introduction to animals that people keep as companions. Variation, behavior, anatomy, physiology, disease, and training of animals as diverse as fish, snakes, mice, rats, birds, cats, and dogs. Special relationships between humans and companion animals in a societal context.


ANS 110Introduction to Equine ScienceUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: Freshman standing or Sophomore standing
History, management, and use of horses and their profound impact on society. Selection, care, and enjoyment of horses with emphasis on genetics, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, and health.


ANS 150Introduction to Animal ScienceUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Fundamental principles of animal management; contributions of animals and animal products to humanity; application of science to animal production; issues regarding animal production.


ANS 151Introduction to Animal Science LabUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Corequisite: ANS 150
Hands-on experience and demonstrations with livestock and horses; identification of common management equipment and knowledge of proper use; animal tracts, organs, skulls, feeds, breeds, and other animal-related items or topics. The lecture (ANS 150) must be taken concurrently or have been passed previously with a C-minus or higher. This lab course is restricted to the following majors: SAS, IAS, AEX, AGS, and AED. Transportation is provided to the off-campus labs, and students will be returned to campus prior to the end of the scheduled lab period.


ANS 201Techniques of Animal CareUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150 or ANS 230, IAS Majors or SAS Majors
A laboratory course in the applied management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and small ruminants with participatory assignments of common techniques utilized in livestock production.


ANS 205Physiology of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ZO 160, BIO 181, or BIO 183
This course is designed to introduce students to mammalian physiology (structure and function) with emphasis on livestock species. Students will gain a basic understanding of body systems including circulatory, muscular, skeletal, digestive, and reproductive systems and functions of those systems with relevance to the whole animal and maintenance of homeostasis.


ANS 206Anatomy of Domestic Animals LabUNITS: 1
Corequisite: ANS 205
This lab course is designed for Animal Science majors to take with the ANS 205 lectures (Physiology of Domestic Animals). Students will learn to identify major anatomical and cellular structures from domestic animal (livestock) specimens through examination of gross and microscopic anatomy. SAS and IAS majors only.


ANS (HS) 215Basic Agricultural GeneticsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ZO 160 or BIO 183
Basic principles of inheritance in plants and animals of agricultural significance. Transmission genetics and its effects on the usefulness of plants and animals. Basic principles of plant and animal improvement.


ANS 220Reproduction and Lactation in Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ANS 205
Biological processes in reproduction and lactation with emphasis on domestic mammals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, swine, dogs, cand cats. Environmental and genetic factors that affect these processes. Identification, evaluation and solutions of problems in these physiological areas.


ANS 221Reproduction and Lactation in Domestic Animals LabUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ANS 205 and Corequisite of ANS 220
ANS 221 is a loaboratory course that introduces students to the application of pronciples of reproduction and lactation in doemstic mammals. Students must have either completed or concurrently be enrolled in ANS 220. This course is restricted to Animal Science majors (SAS, IAS).


ANS 225Principles of Animal NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered in Summer
This online Principles of Animal Nutrition course is designed for non-Animal Science majors and off-campus students. It includes: feed classification, gastrointestinal tract anatomy of domestic mammals, nutrients and their functions, digestion and metabolism, feed regulations, and feeding/nutrition of cattle, small ruminants, horses, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, and rabbits. For on-campus students, ANS 225 counts toward the Animal Science minor but only counts as a Free Elective for Animal Science majors.


ANS 230Nutrition of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ANS 150 or Junior Standing; ANS 205 also recommended
Introduction to nutrition, digestion, and absorption in domestic mammals. Major nutrient classes and their functions in the body, feed classification and chemical analysis, feed processing, and nutrient requirements.


ANS 231Nutrition of Domestic Animals LabUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Corequisite: ANS 230
ANS 231 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the application of principles of nutrition and applied feeding of domestic mammals. Students must have either completed or concurrently be enrolled in ANS 230. This course is restricted to Animal Science Majors (SAS, IAS).


ANS 291Animal Science Study AbroadUNITS: 1-6 - Offered in Summer
Course sections offered as needed for international learning experiences in Animal Science involving international travel and N.C. State University Faculty-supervised learning in the non-U.S. location. A maximum of one credit hour per week of supervised study will be assigned, and the faculty member will provide students with a syllabus outlining the requirements for successful completion (grade of "S"). This course counts as a free elective. All expenses including travel, are the responsibility of the student. The student is also responsible for obtaining a valid passport.


ANS 292Australian Animal AgricultureUNITS: 3 - Offered in Summer
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA greater than 2.0.
This course involves travel to Australia through N.C. State University's Study Abroad Program. Participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding in the principle areas of animal and veterinary sciences and Australian studies. Species studied include cattle (beef and dairy), sheep, goats, pigs, native Australian animals, and non-native feral animals (such as rabbits). All expenses, including the Study Abroad fee and airline travel, are the responsibility of the student. The student is also responsible for obtaining a valid passport.


ANS (FS) (NTR) 301Introduction to Human NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Functions, dietary sources and deficiencies of essential nutrients in humans; a balanced diet; role of nutrients in heart disease, cancer, hypertension, osteoporosis; weight control and eating disorders; vegetarianism; food safety; dietary supplements; government regulation of food supply; food quackery. Food science majors may use as a free elective only


ANS 303Principles of Equine EvaluationUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 110
Conformation and function, performance, and soundness of the horse. Breed standards, rules, and regulations for evaluation, selection, and performance. Field trips.


ANS 304Dairy Cattle EvaluationUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150
The first half of this course covers basic aspects of dairy cattle breeds, dairy character, form and function including type traits and linear scoring of dairy cattle, interpreting and using judging scorecards, comparing/evaluating dairy cattle, andplacing animals in a class. The second half of the course develops the student's ability to correctly evaluate dairy cattle classes, but more importantly to support their opinions through oral communication.


ANS 309Livestock EvaluationUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150
Students will be exposed to basic concepts associated with growth, development and value determination of livestock. Familiarization with official USDA grading standards for cattle, sheep, swine and goats is emphasized. Introduction to judging terminology, placing classes of livestock and justification through oral reasons.


ANS (FS) (PO) 322Muscle Foods and EggsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ZO 160, BIO 181 or BIO 183
Processing and preserving fresh poultry, red meats, seafood, and eggs. Ante- and post-mortem events as they affect quality, yield, and compositional characteristics of muscle foods. Principles and procedures involved in the production of processedmeat items.


ANS (FS) 324Milk and Dairy ProductsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: BIO 181 or 183, CH 101
Introduction to the manufacture of dairy products. Dairy processing procedures from the farm, through the dairy plant, and to the consumer are studied. The course consists of 15 learning modules, three exams, and a project.


ANS 330Laboratory Animal ScienceUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
A sophomore to senior level course designed to cover the basics of laboratory animal science, a specialty dealing with the use of vertebrate animal species in intensive research. Some topics to be covered are: husbandry, facility management, animalhealth and welfare, diagnostics, surgical area management, research methods and administrative duties. Students will use the material for studying for the certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician via the American Association For Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). A separate fee is required for certification; this fee is not covered by tuition for ANS 330. Must hold sophomore standing or higher.


ANS (FS) (PO) 350Introduction to HACCPUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Introductory course on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System (HACCP) which is designed to decrease hazards in foods. An International HACCP Alliance approved curriculum which covers prerequisite programs. A step by step approach for developing and implementing a HACCP plan for USDA regulated food processing plants. Offered only as a world wide web course through the Office of Instructional Telecommunications.


ANS 400Companion Animal ManagementUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 105 and Junior standing
Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and health of companion animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, mice, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Problem solving and enterprise management skills in laboratories.


ANS 402Beef Cattle Management LectureUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150 and Junior standing
ANS 402 integrates technical information in animal nutrition, breeding, genetics, and reproductive physiology and incorporates this into information on management skills, business practices, and decision-making processes. This integration requires competency in oral and written communication skills; therefore, a major strategy is to practice and improve students' communication skills during the semester.


ANS 403Swine ManagementUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150 and Junior standing
Management principles associated with swine production. Emphasis on interactions of health, equipment, nutrition, reproduction and genetics during nursery, finishing, farrowing and breeding phases of production. Waste management practices and alternatives, development of marketing strategies and economic evaluation of management practices.


ANS 404Dairy Cattle Management LectureUNITS: 2 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: (ANS 225 or ANS 230) and Junior standing
ANS 404 covers nutritional requirements of the dairy cow, digestive physiology, practical applications of balancing rations, feeding systems, and management tools for effective feeding strategies. Students will also receive information on labor managemnt and efficient record keeping tools.


ANS 408Small Ruminant ManagementUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 150, Junior standing
Principles and practices of production, management, and marketing of sheep and goats. Role of genetics, nutrition, reproduction and animal health. Hands-on experience and field trips during labs.


ANS 410Equine ManagementUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 110 and Junior standing
Equine anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and health. Laboratory emphasis on reproductive management, breeding, problem solving, and management skills. Field trips required.


ANS 411Management of Growing and Performance HorsesUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 110
This course is an overview of scientific applications used in management of growing and performance horses. Topics include: nutrition and feeding, disease prevention, exercise conditioning, and methods of evaluation and selection. Students required to provide their own transportation to labs. Must hold junior or senior standing.


ANS (NTR) (PO) 415Comparative NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: CH 220 or both 221 and 223
Principles of nutrition, including the classification of nutrients and the nutrient requirements of and metabolism by different species for health, growth, maintenance and productive functions.


ANS (NTR) 419Human Nutrition and Chronic DiseaseUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: Junior standing. ANS 230, or ANS/FS/NTR 301 or FS/NTR 400 or ANS/NTR/PO 415
Current concepts regarding, and physiological bases of the roles of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease states in humans with emphasis on the process of scientific discovery, reading of original research and transformation of research findings to public policy.


ANS (PO) 425Feed Mill Management and Feed FormulationUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS(NTR,PO) 415 or ANS 230; CH 220 or 221
Feed mill management, feed ingredient purchasing, inventory, storage, and quality evaluation, computerized feed formulation, feeding programs for poultry and swine, feed mill design, equipment, maintenance, operation, safety, state and federal regulations pertaining to feed manufacture.


ANS 440Selection of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS/HS 215 or GN 411, ST 311 or ST/BUS 350
Modern evaluation and selection procedures for domestic animals; selection goals, estimation of breeding values and performance testing; their impact on genetic changes.


ANS 452Advanced Reproductive Physiology and BiotechnologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 220
Comparative approach to examining aspects of reproductive physiology in selected vertebrate species. Detailed examination of current reproductive biotechnologies and ethical issues associated with the application of reproductive biotechnologies. Credit will not be given for both ANS 452 and ANS (PHY) 552.


ANS 453Growth and Development of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 230, Junior standing
Introduction to the basic concepts of growth with emphasis on domestic mammals. Growth of the major classes of animal tissues and regulation by endogenous and exogenous factors. Relationship to efficiency of animal production. Credit will not be given for both ANS 453 and 553.


ANS 454Lactation, Milk and NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 230 or FS/NTR 400; BCH 451 or ZO 421
Nutritional properties of milk as a high-quality food with nutritional diversity. Principles of physiology, biochemistry and cell biology in the mammary gland. Procedures of milk production and milk collection for milk quality and nutrition. Human lactation vs. that of domestic animals. Impacts of biotechnology and food safety on dairy production. Credit will not be given for both ANS 454 and 554.


ANS 462Beef Cattle Management LabUNITS: 1 - Offered in Spring Only
Corequisite: ANS 402
ANS 462 is a hands-on lab held at the Beef Educational Unit of N.C. State University. This lab is required for Animal Science majors who have taken or are taking ANS 402, Beef Cattle Management Lecture. AND 462 is restricted to Animal Science majors and minors. In ANS 462, students learn proper cattle handling techniques and management practices that are important for beef cattle management.


ANS 464Dairy Cattle Management LabUNITS: 1 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Corequisite: ANS 404
ANS 464 lab is hands-on guide to principles of modern dairy cattle management. It will provide students an overview of a complete dairy enterprise. All students will receive instruction on the nutritional requirements of the dairy cow, digestive physiology and practical applications to balancing rations, feeding systems and management tools for effective feeding strategies, records keeping and role of diary record management system, post harvest technology including milk supply, milk processing and marketing and milk products. Restricted to Animal Science majors and minors.


ANS 480Judging TeamUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 303 or ANS 304 or ANS 309
Students practice judging techniques for livestock, horses, or dairy animals, including ranking animals and providing oral reasons to defend the rankings. Students meet weekly with a coach to practice locally and will also travel to compete in one or two regional or national competitions. Each team (livestock, horse, dairy) is expected to raise funds to finance the trips. Students earn 1 credit for being on a team, and can earn up to 3 credits of Free Elective for ANS 480 by serving on the judging team for different species. Field trips that last several days are required. Departmental Approval Required. Course may be taken up to 3 times (once per species).


ANS 492External Learning ExperienceUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes facilities and resources which are external to the campus. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer, and the departmental teaching coordinator prior to the experience.


ANS 493Special Problems in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes departmental campus facilities and resources (Arrangements must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser and the departmental teachingcoordinator).


ANS 495Special Topics in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Offered as needed to present material not normally available in regular course offerings or for offering of new courses on a trial basis.


ANS 516Animal Nutrition Research MethodsUNITS: 1-4 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: BCH 451 or NTR(ANS) 415 or NTR(ANS) 419 or FS 400
Theory and practice of modern research techniques in ruminant and monogastric animal nutrition: NTR(ANS) 516A, nutritive evaluation of feedstuffs; NTR(ANS) 516B, biological evaluation of feeds and diets; NTR(ANS) 516C, blood and tissue analysis; NTR(ANS) 561D, forage and pasture evaluation. Students can register for any combination.


ANS 520Livestock Production in Warm ClimatesUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Analysis of constraints of warm climates to livestock; interdependence of crop and animal agriculture in farmer decisions; roles of animals in sustainable agriculture and economic development; application of principles through case studies and independent study.


ANS 530Advanced Applied Animal ReproductionUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 220
Current reproductive management techniques for each of the major mammalian livestock species. Enable students to develop reproductive decision making skills. Must hold graduate status.


ANS 531Advanced Applied Animal Reproduction LabUNITS: 1 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 220, Corequisite: ANS 530
Practical experience in routine reproductive management techniques discussed in ANS 530. Must hold graduate status.


ANS 540Selection of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3
Prerequisite: (ANS 215 or GN 411) and (ST 311 or ST/BUS 350), or permission of instructor
Modern evaluation and selection procedures for domestic animals; selection goals, estimation of breeding values and performance testing related to their impact on genetic changes. Multiple species including horses, dogs, cats, beef cattle, dairy cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both ANS 440 and ANS 540.


ANS (NTR) 550Applied Ruminant NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS 230 or ANS(NTR,PO) 415. Permission given to undergraduates
Applied concepts in ruminant nutrition for the practicing agricultural professional. Protein, energy, vitamin and mineral nutrition in relation to the nutritional needs and practical feeding of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, and goats. New developments in feeding systems, feed additives and the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders. Emphasis on solving problems in case studies. Permission given to undergraduates


ANS (PHY) 552Advanced Reproductive Physiology and BiotechnologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 220
Comparative approach to examining aspects of reproductive physiology in selected vertebrate species. Detailed examination of current reproductive biotechnologies and ethical issues associated with the application of reproductive biotechnologies. Credit will not be given for both ANS 452 and ANS(PHY) 552.


ANS 553Growth and Development of Domestic AnimalsUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall Only
Introduction to the basic concepts of growth with emphasis on domestic mammals. Growth of the major classes of animal tissues and regulation by endogenous and exogenous factors. Relationship to efficiency of animal production. Credit will not be given for both ANS 453 and 553.


ANS 554Lactation, Milk, and NutritionUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 230 or FS/NTR 400; BCH 451 or ZO 421
Nutritional properties of milk as a high-quality food with nutritional diversity. Principles of physiology, biochemistry and cell biology in the mammary gland. Procedures of milk production and milk collection for milk quality and nutrition. Human lactation vs. that of domestic animals. Impacts of biotechnology and food safety on dairy production. Credit will not be given for both ANS 454 and 554.


ANS (BCH) 571Regulation of MetabolismUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: BCH 451, GN 311, a course in physiology, cell biology
Study of hormonal, enzymatic and molecular-genetic regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; emphasis on mammalian species.


ANS 575Current Topics in Genomics and Proteomics in Animal ScienceUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 215 or GN 411
The objective of this course is to provide students with an integrated exposure to the major current concepts in genomics and proteomics. Genomic and proteomic methods will be covered at a level that will allow students to read and comprehend articles dealing with animal genome research.


ANS 590Topical Problems in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science.


ANS 601Animal Science SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS (CBS) (PHY) (ZO) 602Seminar In Biology Of ReproductionUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS(PHY) 702
Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction.


ANS 603Reproductive Physiology SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS 604Animal Breeding and Genetics SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS 610Topical Problems in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science.


ANS 641Practicum in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation


ANS 685Master's Supervised TeachingUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.


ANS 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time RegistrationUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


ANS 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time RegistrationUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


ANS 690Master's ExamUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.


ANS 693Master's Supervised ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


ANS 695Master's Thesis ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Thesis research.


ANS 696Summer Thesis ResearchUNITS: 1 - Offered in Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.


ANS 699Master's Thesis PreparationUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis.


ANS (NTR) 701Protein and Amino Acid MetabolismUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS/BCH 571 and ZO 421 and a 400-level nutrition course, such as NTR 400, 415, or 419, or equivalent type course numbers here.
Study of protein and amino acid metabolism, regulation, dietary requirements and techniques for their investigation in human and other animals.


ANS (PHY) 702Reproductive Physiology of MammalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ZO 421
Survey of reproductive strategies among vertebrates; in-depth coverage of mammalian reproductive physiology; gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic and fetal development, parturition, puberty, neuroendrocrine control mechanisms in male and female mammals.


ANS 706Mammalian Embryo ManipulationUNITS: 3
Prerequisite: ANS 702 or consent of instructor
Mammalian embryo development and micromanipulation. Topics in mammalian embryo manipulation to be considered include: blastocysts, embryo development in vitro, in vitro fertilization, in vitro oocyte maturation, molecular analysis of development, transgenesis by DNA microinjection or somatic cell nuclear transfer, and applications of gene transfer.


ANS (GN) 708Genetics of Animal ImprovementUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: GN 311 and ST 512
Emphasis on the utilization of basic principles of population and quantitative genetics in animal improvement. Factors affecting genic and genotypic frequencies and methods of estimating genetic and nongenetic variance, heritabilities and breeding values. The roles of mating systems and selection procedures in producing superior genetic populations.


ANS 709Energy MetabolismUNITS: 3
Prerequisite: BCH 553
Relationship of biochemical and physiological events within cell, tissue, organ and system with nutrient needs as sources of energy for productive animal life. Digestion, absorption and metabolism of energy sources. Processes of energy transformations within the body in relation to energetics, biological oxidation, anabolic and catabolic systems, metabolic control, partitioning and efficiency.


ANS 710Advanced Livestock ManagementUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS 402 or ANS 403 or ANS 404
An advanced study of beef cattle, dairy cattle and swine management practices with particular emphasis on input-output relationships and the consequences of alternative management decisions. Problem. (Offered on-campus in even-numbered years.)


ANS (GN) 713Quantitative Genetics and BreedingUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: GN 509, ST 512
Quantitative and population genetic theory of breeding problems; partitioning of genetic variance, maternal effects, genotype by environment interaction and genetic correlation; selection indexes; design and analysis of selection experiments; marker-assisted selection.


ANS (CBS) (NTR) (PHY) 764Advances in Gastrointestinal PathophysiologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: PHY 503, PHY 504
This course will focus on advanced gastrointestinal physiology and the pathophysiology of deseases of relevance to scientsts involved in animal-related research. In particular, the course will cover the pathophysiology of ulceration, infectious diarrhea, ischemia, motility disorders, and inflammatory diseases of the gut. An in-depth review paper will be required based on recent literature rgarding a specific gastrointestinal disease.


ANS (NTR) (PO) 775Mineral MetabolismUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ANS(NTR,PO) 415, BCH 451 and ZO 421
Requirements, function, distribution, absorption, excretion and toxicity of minerals in humans and domestic animals. Interactions between minerals and other factors affecting mineral metabolism or availability. Emphasis on mechanisms associated withmineral functions and the metabolic bases for the development of signs of deficiency.


ANS (PHY) 780Mammalian EndocrinologyUNITS: 3
Prerequisite: BCH 451, ZO 421
Mammalian endocrine system with emphasis on ontogeny and anatomy of key organs; synthesis and action of hormones. Role of hormones in regulation of physiological processes such as metabolism, exocrine function, digestion, ion balance, behavior, lactation, growth and reproduction.


ANS (NTR) 785Digestion and Metabolism in RuminantsUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Advanced concepts in ruminant digestion and metabolism, with emphasis on bovine, ovine, and caprine species. Major topics include voluntary intake, ruminal fermentation, mechanisms and rates of digestion, absorption and passage of dietary components, and postabsorptive metabolism of carbohydrates, lipds, and proteins. New developments in feeding systems, feed additives and the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders.


ANS 790Advanced Special Topics in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS 801Animal Science SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS (CBS) (PHY) (ZO) 802Seminar In Biology Of ReproductionUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS(PHY) 702
Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction.


ANS 803Reproductive Physiology SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS 804Animal Breeding and Genetics SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring


ANS 810Topical Problems in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science.


ANS 841Practicum in Animal ScienceUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation


ANS 885Doctoral Supervised TeachingUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment


ANS 890Doctoral Preliminary ExaminationUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.


ANS 893Doctoral Supervised ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


ANS 895Doctoral Dissertation ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Dissertation research


ANS 896Summer Thesis ResearchUNITS: 1 - Offered in Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.


ANS 899Doctoral Dissertation PreparationUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hours, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.