Graduate Courses
Anatomy
of the mammary gland, physiology and biochemistry of milk
secretion and management factors affecting yield and composition
of milk. Prereq: ASC 380, VS 350.
ASC
580 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION. (3)
The chemistry
and physiology of animal nutrition and the nutritive requirements
for growth, fattening, reproduction, lactation, and other
body functions, Prereq: ASC 378 and ASC 380 or graduate standing.
ASC
601 MAMMALIAN ENDOCRINOLOGY. (3)
An introduction
to the basic anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of endocrine
systems with emphasis on mechanisms of hormone synthesis,
secretion and action. Lectures and reading assignments will
focus on endocrine function in mammalian species, including
laboratory animals, humans and livestock. Prereq: BCH 401G
and BIO 350 or equivalents. (Same as PGY 601.)
ASC
630 ADVANCED MEAT SCIENCE. (4)
Advanced
meat science with special reference to the histological, chemical,
physical and microbiological properties as they relate to
meat quality, organoleptic acceptability and processing procedures.
Lecture, three hours, laboratory, two hours. Prereq: ASC 300
or equivalent; one course in histology or biochemistry or
consent of instructor. (Same as FSC 630.)
ASC
660 PHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. (3)
Physiological
processes of reproduction in farm animals: gonadal functions,
endocrine relationships, fertility, and factors affecting
reproductive efficiency. Prereq: ASC 364, ASC 601.
ASC
664 ADVANCED ANIMAL BREEDING. (3)
Advanced
study of selection and mating system theory applicable to
production of genetically superior livestock populations.
Prereq: ASC 362 and STA 570; STA 671 and STA 672 desirable.
ASC
680 LABORATORY METHODS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND MEATS.
(4)
The use
of laboratory techniques and instrumentation in the solution
of fundamental problems of nutrition and meats. Lecture, one
hour; laboratory, six hours. (Same as NFS 680.).
ASC
681 ENERGY METABOLISM. (2)
An in-depth
discussion of nutritional energetics, from the standpoint
of factors which influence the utilization of dietary energy.
A critical review of current literature. Prereq: ASC 378 or
equivalent, BCH 502 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
ASC
682 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF DIGESTION. (4)
Principles
of microbiology as they relate to nutrition and digestion
in ruminant and nonruminant animals. Procedures for cultivation,
isolation and characterization of anaerobic bacteria from
the gastrointestinal tract. Methods for measuring and evaluating
microbial growth and activity in the gastrointestinal tract.
Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. Prereq: BIO 476G
or equivalent and consent of instructor.
ASC
683 PROTEIN METABOLISM. (2)
A study
of the principles and present concepts of protein and amino
acid nutrition and metabolism in the animal. Prereq: Graduate
level biochemistry.
ASC
684 ADVANCED RUMINANT NUTRITION. (3)
Principles
of ruminant metabolism in the utilization of feedstuffs for
meat, milk and wool production. Prereq: ASC 682 and two or
more courses from ASC 681, ASC 683, ASC 685 and ASC 687 or
consent of instructor.
ASC
685 MINERAL METABOLISM. (2)
An in-depth
review of the function, requirement deficiency and toxicity
of mineral elements in nutrition. Emphasis on the interactions
between elements and current literature will be made. Prereq:
ASC 378 or NFS 510 or equivalent, BCH 502 or equivalent or
consent of instructor. (Same as NFS 685.)
ASC
686 ADVANCED NONRUMINANT NUTRITION. (3)
A study
of nutrient utilization as influenced by digestion, absorption
and metabolism with emphasis on swine and poultry. Prereq:
One course in nutrition and physiology or biochemistry or
consent of instructor.
ASC
687 VITAMIN METABOLISM. (2)
Detailed
study of the metabolism of vitamins and the role of vitamins
in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and
minerals. Prereq: BCH 502 or CHE 552 or consent of instructor.
ASC
688 EQUINE NUTRITION. (2)
Detailed
study of anatomical, physiological and microbiological factors
influencing the nutritive requirements of the equine for maintenance,
growth, reproduction, lactation and work. Prereq: One course
in nutrition and physiology or biochemistry or consent of
instructor.
ASC
748 MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCH. (0)
Half-time
to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum
of six semesters. Prereq: All course work toward the degree
must be completed.
ASC
749 DISSERTATION RESEARCH. (0)
Half-time
to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum
of six semesters. Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters
of 769 residence credit following the successful completion
of the qualifying exams.
ASC
768 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE (1-6)
May be repeated
to a maximum of 12 hours.
ASC
769 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE DOCTOR'S DEGREE. (0-12)
May be repeated
indefinitely.
May be repeated
twice for a maximum of three credits.
ASC
780 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. (1-4)
May be repeated
for a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate
adviser. (Same as FSC 780.)
ASC
781 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING.
(1-4)
May be repeated
to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate
adviser.
ASC
782 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING.
(1-4)
May be repeated
to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate
adviser.
ASC
783 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY. (1-4)
Intensive
study or investigation of topics in physiology not covered
in formalized courses. May be repeated under different subtitle
to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate
adviser.
ASC
790 RESEARCH IN ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. (1-6)
Problems
involving original investigation. May be repeated for a maximum
of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate adviser. (Same
as FSC 790.)
ASC
791 RESEARCH IN GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING. (1-6)
Problems
involving original investigation. May be repeated for a maximum
of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate adviser.
ASC
792 RESEARCH IN ANIMAL NUTRITION. (1-6)
Problems
involving original investigation. May be repeated or a maximum
of nine credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate adviser.
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