ANSC131
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Introduction to Animal Science |
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| This course is designed to introduce students to the various species
of domestic livestock to develop a deeper appreciation of the
animal agriculture industry and the animal sciences. Topics
include animal anatomy and physiology, breeding and genetics,
nutrition, general management practices, and other subjects
of special interest.
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ANSC133
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Practical Animal Handling I: Equine |
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| This course covers fundamental principles of handling, restraint,
and veterinary medical techniques pertaining to horses. Coverage
of equine breeds, aging of horses via dental exams, and other "hands-on"
demonstrations will be among the topics covered. Students may
not take this course for audit.
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ANSC134
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Practical Animal Handling II: Food Animals |
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| Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA or permission of the instructor
This course is a continuation of ANSC 133 with emphasis on beef
and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. Additional topics include
neonatal care and management, live animal evaluation, and other related
subjects. Field trip(s). Students may not take this course for audit.
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ANSC231
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Principles of Food Animal Nutri. |
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| This course provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles
and applied aspects of general livestock feeding and nutrition. Topics
include digestive anatomy and physiology, nutrient utilization and
requirements of farm livestock, types and characteristics of feeds
used in livestock rations, techniques in ration formulation, feeding
programs, and recommendations for each of the major species of
farm livestock.
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ANSC232
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Phys. of Reproduction & Growth |
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| This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of reproduction in farm
animals with emphasis on the unique differences in reproductive
physiology among the major species of farm livestock. Topics may
include reproductive endocrinology, artificial insemination, embryo
transfer, genetics, breeding systems, care and management of breeding
stock, among others.
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ANSC310
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Prin. of Animal Breeding & Genet |
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| Prerequisites: EQST 101 or ANSC 131 and MATH 123
This course covers a systems approach to selection and mating of
livestock: gene frequency, heritability, relationship, inbreeding,
linebreeding, heterosis, crossbreeding, direct and correlated response
to selection, and the use of pedigree, family, progeny testing, and
indices for selection.
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ANSC320
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Meat Animal Evaluation |
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| Prerequisite: EQST 101 or ANSC 131
This course involves live animal and carcass evaluation of beef,
sheep, and swine, with discussion of tissue growth, tissue development,
and general anatomy of the various animal species as it relates
to food production. Also discussed will be factors that influence
the product quality and marketability.
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ANSC330
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Forage and Crop Production |
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| Prerequisite: EQST 101 or ANSC 131
This course covers growth characteristics, adaptations, and utilizations
of different plant species for hay, pasture, silage, and land
conservation. This course covers the plant, animal, and
environmental factors which relate to establishment, management,
productivity, and utilization of forage plants.
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ANSC331
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Small Animal Medicine |
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| Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor
This course is designed to enhance the small animal medical skills
of pre-veterinary students. Topics of discussion will include
physical examination of the dog and cat, collection and
interpretation of laboratory data, diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures, infectious diseases of the dog and cat, pharmacology,
and preventative medicine.
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ANSC332
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Food Animal Medicine |
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| Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor
Food Animal Medicine is a course designed to discuss preventive
medicine, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in
cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Other in depth topics will
include immunology, vaccination strategies, preventive medicine
programs, and the economic impact of disease on animal agriculture.
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ANSC351
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Beef Production and Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite(s): ANSC 131, 231, 232, or permission of the instructor
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamental
principles and management systems involved in beef cattle. There
will be an integration of principles of nutrition, breeding,
physiology, and marketing into complete production and management
programs. The structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems
of production, production practices, and improvement programs will
also be addressed.
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ANSC352
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Dairy Production and Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite(s): ANSC 131, 231, 232, or permission of the instructor
This course offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles
and management systems involved in the dairy cattle and milk production.
There will be an integration of principles of nutrition, breeding,
physiology, and marketing into complete production and management
programs. The structure of the dairy industry, enterprise estalishement,
production practices, and improvement programs will be addressed
as well as performance standards, selection criteria, recordkeeping
systems, product markets, reproduction options and
production techniques for modern dairy operations.
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ANSC353
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Sheep Production and Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite(s): ANSC 131, 231, 232, or permission of the instructor
This course covers practical application and integration of principles
of nutrition, breeding and genetics, health, physiology, and marketing
into a complete management programs. The structure of the sheep
industry, pasture management and improvement programs as well as
performance standards, selection criteria, product markets, reproduction
options and production techniques for modern sheep operations will be
discussed.
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ANSC354
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Swine Production and Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite(s): ANSC 131, 231, 232, or permission of the instructor
This course covers integration and practical applications of principles
of animal breeding and genetics, health, nutrition, reproduction,
housing and equipment, and economics of a swine operation. The
structure and dynamics of the swine industry, and economic importance
to the national economy, performance standards, selection criteria,
product markets, reproduction options and production techniques
for modern swine operations will be discussed.
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ANSC355
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Horse Production and Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite(s): ANSC 131 or EQST 101, ANSC 231 or EQST 201,
ANSC 232 or EQST 232, or permission of the instructor
This course involves practical application of the principles of
nutrition, health, reproduction, breeding and genetics and marketing
of horses with special considerations for managing private and commercial
horse facilities and businesses.
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ANSC404
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Advanced Animal Nutrition |
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| Prerequisite: ANSC 231 or EQST 201
This course will expose students to the various current topics in food
animal nutrition. It will continue to expand into nutrition and
management of the various groups of companion animals that many
producers and hobbyists are raising today. Topics covered will include
diet formulation, examining nutritional influences on animal
performance and reproduction, evaluation of nutrition and management
facilities, and adjusting rations to meet different animal marketing
needs.
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ANSC480
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Internship |
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| Prerequisites: minimum 2.75 GPA and have earned a minimum of 30
semester hours at The University of Findlay
This course is a practical, experience-oriented activity in which
students work at The University of Findlay farms or a similar farm
to gain valuable experience not possible in a classroom setting. This
course will be graded S/U and may be repeated with a maximum of 15
semester hours applying toward a degree. Only six hours can be
applied toward the major requirements.
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ANSC490
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Adv. Topics in Animal Science |
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| Prerequisite: permission of instructor
This course involves study of selected topics in the animal sciences
not included in regular offerings. This is a repeatable course.
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ANSC499
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Senior Seminar in Animal Science |
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| Prerequisite: senior status or permission of instructor
This course will provide the student an opportunity to discover
information and employ scientific principles to critically
evaluate the information and its relevance to animal production and
management, and then effectively disseminate the information. Students
will also systematically analyze real-world production or
service enterprises in order to identify contributing factors and
develop tactical solutions for those problems.
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