The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued.
Courses
Animal Sciences (A S)
101 Introductory Animal Science 3 (2-3) Types and breeds of livestock, terminology, methods, management systems, techniques of animal and poultry production and consumer impact. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 109).
172 Dairy Cattle Management Laboratory 1 (0-3) Management practices associated with a dairy enterprise. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AVS 172). S, F grading.
174 Beef Cow Calf Management Laboratory 1 (0-3) Management practices associated with a beef cow calf enterprise for students without experience. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 174). S, F grading.
178 Swine Management Laboratory 1 (0-3) Management practices associated with a swine enterprise. Field trip and special clothing required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 178). S, F grading.
180 Animal Sciences Orientation 1 Animal sciences as a profession; career opportunities, curriculum, advisement, internships, externships, animal centers, special services centers, and course requirements.
205 [B] Companion Animal Nutrition 3 Information on nutrient use by the animal body and factors governing companion animal nutrient requirement including basic and practical aspects.
260 Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation 3 (1-6) Basic principles of live animal and carcass evaluation. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 263).
274 Feedlot Management 2 (1-3) Concepts used in the cattle feeding industry. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AVS 274).
285 Rights and Welfare of Animals 3 Prereq Biol 102 or 106, or c//. Ethical considerations and welfare of animals used as companions, for food, and in scientific research. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 204).
313 Feeds and Feeding 4 (3-3) Prereq Biol 106. Utilization, practices, requirements, nutritive characteristics, and calculations of rations for animals. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 306).
314 Principles of Nutrition 3 Prereq Biol 107; Chem 102 or 106. Digestion, absorption, metabolism, and function of nutrients. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 305).
330 Animal Genetics 3 (2-3) Prereq Stat 212. Basic genetic concepts and methods for the genetic improvement of Mendelian and polygenic traits in animals. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ANSC 320).
345 Introduction to Animal Growth and Development 3 Prereq A S 101; Biol 106. Animal structure, composition, whole body and cellular growth, prenatal and postnatal growth; emphasis on skeletal muscle, bone and adipose tissue. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 315).
346 Introduction to Skeletal Muscle Physiology 3 Structure, function and regulation of skeletal muscle; embryonic, neonatal, postnatal growth/atrophy; muscle-specific proteins. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 316).
350 Physiology of Reproduction 3 Prereq Biol 106; Biol 107; Chem 102 or 106. Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs; hormones of reproduction; production of gametes; artificial insemination; fertilization; prenatal development; fertility and infertility. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 452).
351 Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory 1 (0-3) Prereq A S 350 or c//. Laboratory and field techniques used in animal reproduction involving hormones, artificial insemination, semen evaluation and pregnancy.
360 Meat Science 3 (2-3) Prereq Biol 107. Anatomy, slaughter, classification, and processing of meat animal species. Special clothing and equipment required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 363).
378 Advanced Livestock and Meat Selection and Evaluation 2 (0-6) May be repeated for credit. Prereq A S 260. Principles and practices of livestock and meat selection and evaluation. Off-campus and weekend participation required.
380 Careers in Animal Science 1 Issues and preparation for careers in animal sciences areas.
398 Cooperative Education Externship V 2 (0-6) to 8 (0-24) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 hours. Cooperative education externship in livestock production or related field. S, F grading.
399 Practicum V 1 (0-3) to 8 (0-24) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 hours. Directed internship in livestock production and related fields conducted at WSU centers on or off campus. S, F grading.
408 [M] Ruminant Nutrition 3 Prereq A S 313. Anatomy, physiology, and metabolism in ruminant animals.
440 [M] Physiology of Domestic Animals 3 Biol 106; Biol 107. Basic animal functions; relationship and difference between domestic animals; measurement of functional processes.
451 Endocrine Physiology 3 Prereq Biol 106; Biol 107; MBioS 303. Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of endocrine systems and hormone action; emphasis on comparative, veterinary, and biomedical models. Credit not granted for both A S 451 and 551. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 451).
452 Physiology of Lactation 3 Prereq A S 350. Anatomy, physiology, and endocrine control of mammary gland development and milk secretory process. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (ANSC 413).
454 Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Detection 2 (1-3) Prereq A S 351. Techniques in semen handling, insemination and pregnancy detection in cattle. Special clothing required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 218).
464 [M] Companion Animal Management 3 (2-3) Prereq FSHN course; Biol course; Stat course. Care and management of companion animal species throughout the life cycle, including nutrition, reproduction, exercise and behavior. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 464).
466 Horse Production 3 Prereq A S 313; A S 330; A S 350. Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of horses. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AVS 466).
468 Concepts in Aquaculture 3 (2-3) Prereq NATRS 421, or permission of instructor. Same as NATRS 424.
472 Dairy Cattle Management 3 Prereq A S 313; A S 330; A S 350. Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 472).
473 [M] Advanced Dairy Management 3 (1-6) Prereq A S 472. Current dairy record keeping and database management systems. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 473).
474 [M] Beef Cattle Production 3 (2-3) Prereq A S 313; A S 330; A S 350. Breeding, feeding, and management; commercial and purebred enterprises; management of beef cattle on ranges, pastures and in the feedlot. Field trip required. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 474).
476 Sheep Science 3 (2-3) Prereq A S 313; A S 330; A S 350. Application of principles of genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing to management; and use of wool. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AVS 476).
478 [M] Swine Production 3 (2-3) Prereq A S 313; A S 330; A S 350. Principles of breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of swine. Field trips and special clothing required. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ANSC 326).
480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-15 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
488 [M] Perspectives in Biotechnology 3 Prereq MBioS 301 or A S 330. Theory and application of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, and medicine; methodological, environmental, social, and economic concerns. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 488).
499 Special Problems V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
500 Seminar in Animal Sciences 1 May be repeated for credit. Current developments in animal sciences.
504 Special Topics V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 hours. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (AVS 504).
507 Advanced Nutrient Metabolism 3 Prereq FSHN course; MBioS 303. Advanced topics in metabolic regulation of carbohydrate, fat and amino acid use by animals. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (ANSC 512).
510 Digestion and Nutrient Utilization in Animals 3 (2-3) Prereq FSHN course. Gastrointestinal physiology, rate of passage, feed intake regulation, measures of digestibility, starch, fat and nonstarch polysaccharide, and digestion and utilization of nutrients.
513 Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism 4 Prereq FSHN course; MBioS 303. Absorption, excretion, metabolism, dietary requirements and interactions of minerals and vitamins in animals and humans. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 516).
520 Preparation of Scientific Literature in Animal Sciences 2 Preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, and literature reviews on research topics.
528 Topics in Animal Breeding 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq graduate standing. Systems of selection and mating for genetic improvement in farm animals.
551 Endocrine Physiology 3 Graduate-level counterpart of A S 451; additional requirements. Credit not granted for both A S 451 and 551. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (AVS 551).
558 Molecular and Cellular Reproduction 3 (2-2) Same as MBioS 528.
582 Seminar in Reproductive Biology 1 Prereq graduate standing. Current developments in reproductive biology. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (BIOL 551). S, F grading.
588 Perspectives in Biotechnology 3 Prereq MBioS 301. Graduate-level counterpart of A S 488; additional requirements.
598 Advanced Topics in Animal Sciences V 1-2 May be repeated for credit. Recent research in various disciplines of animal sciences. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (AVS 596).
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1 (0-3) to 18 (0-54) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1 (0-3) to 18 (0-54) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.