| ANS 105 | Introduction to Companion Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 110 | Introduction to Equine Science | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 150 | Introduction to Animal Science | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 151 | Introduction to Animal Science Lab | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 201 | Techniques of Animal Care | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 205 | Physiology of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 206 | Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (HS) 215 | Basic Agricultural Genetics | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 220 | Reproduction and Lactation in Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 221 | Reproduction and Lactation in Domestic Animals Lab | UNITS: 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). |
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| ANS 225 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 230 | Nutrition of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 231 | Nutrition of Domestic Animals Lab | UNITS: 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). |
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| ANS 291 | Animal Science Study Abroad | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 292 | Australian Animal Agriculture | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (FS) (NTR) 301 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | UNITS: 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 |
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| ANS 303 | Principles of Equine Evaluation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 304 | Dairy Cattle Evaluation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 309 | Livestock Evaluation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (FS) (PO) 322 | Muscle Foods and Eggs | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (FS) 324 | Milk and Dairy Products | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 330 | Laboratory Animal Science | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (FS) (PO) 350 | Introduction to HACCP | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 400 | Companion Animal Management | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 402 | Beef Cattle Management Lecture | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 403 | Swine Management | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 404 | Dairy Cattle Management Lecture | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 408 | Small Ruminant Management | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 410 | Equine Management | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 411 | Management of Growing and Performance Horses | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) (PO) 415 | Comparative Nutrition | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) 419 | Human Nutrition and Chronic Disease | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (PO) 425 | Feed Mill Management and Feed Formulation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 440 | Selection of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 452 | Advanced Reproductive Physiology and Biotechnology | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 453 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 454 | Lactation, Milk and Nutrition | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 462 | Beef Cattle Management Lab | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 464 | Dairy Cattle Management Lab | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 480 | Judging Team | UNITS: 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). |
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| ANS 492 | External Learning Experience | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 493 | Special Problems in Animal Science | UNITS: 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). |
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| ANS 495 | Special Topics in Animal Science | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 516 | Animal Nutrition Research Methods | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 520 | Livestock Production in Warm Climates | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 530 | Advanced Applied Animal Reproduction | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 531 | Advanced Applied Animal Reproduction Lab | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 540 | Selection of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) 550 | Applied Ruminant Nutrition | UNITS: 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 |
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| ANS (PHY) 552 | Advanced Reproductive Physiology and Biotechnology | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 553 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 554 | Lactation, Milk, and Nutrition | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (BCH) 571 | Regulation of Metabolism | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 575 | Current Topics in Genomics and Proteomics in Animal Science | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 590 | Topical Problems in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science. |
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| ANS 601 | Animal Science Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS (CBS) (PHY) (ZO) 602 | Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 603 | Reproductive Physiology Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS 604 | Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS 610 | Topical Problems in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science. |
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| ANS 641 | Practicum in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation |
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| ANS 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 690 | Master's Exam | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 693 | Master's Supervised Research | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 695 | Master's Thesis Research | UNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| Thesis research. |
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| ANS 696 | Summer Thesis Research | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) 701 | Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (PHY) 702 | Reproductive Physiology of Mammals | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 706 | Mammalian Embryo Manipulation | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (GN) 708 | Genetics of Animal Improvement | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 709 | Energy Metabolism | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 710 | Advanced Livestock Management | UNITS: 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.) |
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| ANS (GN) 713 | Quantitative Genetics and Breeding | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (CBS) (NTR) (PHY) 764 | Advances in Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) (PO) 775 | Mineral Metabolism | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (PHY) 780 | Mammalian Endocrinology | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS (NTR) 785 | Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 790 | Advanced Special Topics in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS 801 | Animal Science Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS (CBS) (PHY) (ZO) 802 | Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 803 | Reproductive Physiology Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS 804 | Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
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| ANS 810 | Topical Problems in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Selection or assignment of special problems in various phases of animal science. |
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| ANS 841 | Practicum in Animal Science | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation |
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| ANS 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | UNITS: 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 |
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| ANS 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Examination | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | UNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Doctoral student |
| Dissertation research |
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| ANS 896 | Summer Thesis Research | UNITS: 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. |
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| ANS 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | UNITS: 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. |
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