Animal Science (ASCI)

ASCI806
Animal Science Graduate Seminar

Description: Orientation in the animal science graduate program involving introduction to departmental research program, philosophy, and policies. Discussion of elements of an effective seminar; experience and critique in oral presentation of research data.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI810
Processed MeatsCrosslisted with ASCI 410

Prerequisites: ASCI 210 or FDST 205.

Description: Science and technology of modern meat processing. Utilization of meat, non-meat ingredients, and processing techniques and their impact on processed meat characteristics. Laboratory provides hands-on application with the preparation, development, and evaluation of processed meats products.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Offered:SPRING
Course and Laboratory Fee:$40

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI817
Meat Technology

Prerequisites: ASCI 410 or permission

Description: Meat processing and fabrication technology. Practical application of tenderization, restructuring, freezing, dehydration, flavor modification, composition control and quality control technology to manufactured and processed meat products.

Course details
Credit Hours:4
Max credits per semester:4
Max credits per degree:4
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Course and Laboratory Fee:$40

Credit Hours:4

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ASCI819
Meat InvestigationsCrosslisted with ASCI 419, FDST 419, FDST 819

Prerequisites: ASCI 210

Description: Conduct independent research and study meat industry problems in processing, production, storage, and preparation of meat and meat products.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1-3

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ASCI820
Feedlot Nutrition and Management

Prerequisites: CHEM 831

Offered odd-numbered calendar years.

Description: Nutritional requirements of and complete ration formulation for feedlot cattle. Management practices needed for successful feedlot operation.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI821
Advanced Animal NutritionCrosslisted with ASCI 421

Prerequisites: ASCI 320

Description: Advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth coverage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life processes.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 925, NUTR 925; ASCI 926, NUTR 926; ASCI 927, NUTR 927

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI822
Advanced Feeding and Feed FormulationCrosslisted with ASCI 422

Prerequisites: ASCI 320 or equivalent.

Description: Feeding practices for domestic animals. Applied animal nutrition and feed formulation.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI824
Forage QualityCrosslisted with AGRO 846

Prerequisites: AGRO/RNGE 240 and ASCI 320, or equivalents; 3 cr hrs of introductory statistics; and permission

Description: The chemical characteristics of forage components. The interactions with ruminant physiology and digestion that influence forage feeding value. The laboratory procedures used to evaluate forages for grazing livestock.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI831
Advanced Animal BreedingCrosslisted with ASCI 431

Prerequisites: ASCI 330

Description: Application of genetic principles to animal breeding. Critical examination of current and potential selection programs and crossbreeding systems. Determination of performance objectives. Expected responses to selection methods and dissemination of improvement in an industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI832
Genome AnalysisCrosslisted with ASCI 432

Prerequisites: PLAS 215 and BIOC 401 or equivalent

Description: Theoretical and practical aspects of: structure and function of eukaryotic genomes; genome sequencing and assembling, polymorphism and isoform detection and genotyping; gene and genome annotation; strategies used to identify genetic variants responsible for phenotypic differences; and personalized genomics, social and ethical aspects associated with genomic information.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI841
New Techniques in Reproductive BiologyCrosslisted with ASCI 441

Prerequisites: ASCI 341 or equivalent.

Description: Mammalian early embryonic development. Basic aspects of embryology and development biology. Modern technologies in animal reproductive biology, in vitro maturation and fertilization, embryo transfer, cloning, assisted reproductive technologies, transgenic animals, and embryonic stem cells.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Course and Laboratory Fee:$100

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI842
EndocrinologyCrosslisted with ASCI 442, BIOS 442, BIOS 842, VBMS 842

Prerequisites: A course in vertebrate physiology and/or biochemistry.

Description: Mammalian endocrine glands from the standpoint of their structure, their physiological function in relation to the organism, the chemical nature and mechanisms of action of their secretory products, and the nature of anomalies manifested with their dysfunction.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI843
Physiology of Animal Cells and TissuesCrosslisted with ASCI 443

Prerequisites: ASCI 240 or ASCI 340 or BIOS 213

Description: Molecular, cellular, and tissue dependent functions of neurons, skeletal and smooth muscle, vasculature, and immune cells. Cellular regulation of important physiological processes including blood flow, gas exchange, inorganic solute homeostasis, acid-base balance, water balance, appetite control, and thermal regulation will also be studied. Understand cellular and molecular processes that ensure homeostasis and promote integration of physiological systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI844
Domestic Animal ImmunologyCrosslisted with ASCI 444

Description: Learn the fundamental knowledge of the animal immune system, and how to utilize immunology to improve animal health and production. Become familiar with common immunoassays, immunological diseases and immunotherapy.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL
Groups:Biology,Psychology,& Politics

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI845
Animal Physiology ICrosslisted with VMED 645, VBMS 845

Prerequisites: Undergraduate courses in biochemistry, biology and physiology.

Primarily for students in animal or biological sciences or veterinary medicine.

Description: Mammalian physiology and cellular mechanisms. Physiology of the cell, embryology, and neuro-sensory, neuromuscular, endocrine, and reproductive systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:4
Max credits per semester:4
Max credits per degree:4
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:4

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ASCI846
Animal Physiology IICrosslisted with VMED 646, VBMS 846

Prerequisites: ASCI/VBMS 845 or BIOS 813

ASCI/VBMS 846/BIOS 814/VMED 646 is designed for students in animal or biological sciences or veterinary medicine.

Description: Mammalian physiology and cellular mechanisms. Physiology of the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:4
Max credits per semester:4
Max credits per degree:4
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:4

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ASCI847
Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef ProductionCrosslisted with VBMS 847

Prerequisites: Degree in veterinary medicine or animal science, or allied agricultural degree

Classroom attendance is required during each of the modules. Between modules distance education technologies (laptop computer, Internet access, a computer operating system with a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software, email, etc.) are used and required for discussion and assignments.

Description: The contributions and interactions of the major academic disciplines upon the production, performance, health, profitability, and sustainability of beef cow and cattle feeding operations.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI847A
Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef Production ICrosslisted with VBMS 847A

Description: The contributions and interactions of the major academic disciplines upon the production, performance, health, profitability, and sustainability of beef cow and cattle feeding operations.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 847B, VBMS 847B

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI847B
Interdisciplinary Concepts in Beef Production IICrosslisted with VBMS 847B

Prerequisites: VBMS 847A

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI851
Livestock Management on Range and PastureCrosslisted with PLAS 445, AGRO 845, ASCI 451, RNGE 445, GRAS 445

Prerequisites: ASCI 250 and PLAS 240 or PLAS 340

AECN 201 recommended. Capstone course. All students required to participate in a one-week field trip in central or western Nebraska prior to beginning of fall semester. Therefore, students must notify instructor at time of early registration (Dates are given in class schedule.)

Description: Analyzing the plant and animal resources and economic aspects of pasturage. Management of pasture and range for continued high production emphasized.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Offered:FALL
Course and Laboratory Fee:$300

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI860
Quantitative Genetics Applications of Matrix Algebra

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

This is a five week course taught by Lewis (UNL)

Description: Principles in matrix algebra to describe and solve problems in the agricultural and life sciences, and particularly quantitative genetics. Material includes vocabulary, concepts, and, to a lesser extent, theory of matrix algebra, with application to ecological systems, genotypic transition matrices, selection indices, and the numerator relationship matrix. With matrix algebra, use least squares procedures and canonical transformation to solve problems in biological sciences.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 861U

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI861U
Primer to Quantitative Genetics

Prerequisites: ASCI 860

This is a 5 week course taught by Lewis (UNL).

Description: Language and foundational principles of quantitative genetics. Material includes basic model for quantitative genetics (additive and non-additive genetic effects, including Mendelian sampling, and environmental effects), sources of variation, heritability, family resemblance and repeatability, selection response, and family selection. Define expected values and concepts in applied statistics.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 861V; ASCI 944, STAT 844

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI861V
Selection Index Theory and Application

Prerequisites: ASCI 861U

This is a 5-week course taught by Lewis (UNL).

Description: Theory and application of selection indices. Material includes design of animal breeding programs, estimating selection response, constructing economic selection indices, and developing multiple-stage selection strategies. Introduces approaches for deriving economic weights, and predicting economic response to selection.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 861W; ASCI 862U; ASCI 866

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI861W
Economic Breeding Programs

Prerequisites: ASCI 861V

This is a 5-week course taught by MacNeil (Delta G) and Lewis (UNL).

Description: Principles for developing an economic basis for multiple-trait selection to improve the profitability of production. Material includes review of concepts relevant to the selection index, introduction to the concept of systems analysis, linear programming, and simulation with emphasis on economic values useful for selection index. Critically analyze relevant literature.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI862U
Linear Models in Animal Breeding

Prerequisites: ASCI 861V

This is a 5-week course taught by Spangler (UNL).

Description: Principles of linear models used in animal breeding. Models discussed in the context of the random variable that is to be predicted. Material includes animal models, sire/maternal grandsire models, and sire models, models with a single and repeated records, and models with both direct and maternal effects.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 862V

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI862V
Genetic Prediction

Prerequisites: ASCI 862U

5-week course taught by Enns (Colorado State University). Permission required before registering. Contact the Animal Science Department at 402-472-6440.

Description: Principles for using best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) in genetic prediction. Material includes data integrity diagnosis, contemporary grouping strategies, adjusting for known non-genetic effects, the AWK Programming Language, UNIX/Linux scripting, and use of modern computational tools to perform genetic evaluations. Emphasis on real-world datasets designed to develop applied analytical skills in animal breeding.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 862W, STAT 862W; ASCI 863U; ASCI 867

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI862W
Applied Variance Component Estimation in Livestock GeneticsCrosslisted with STAT 862W

Prerequisites: ASCI 862V

This is a 5-week course taught by Speidel and Enns (Colorado State University). Permission required before registering. Contact the Animal Science Department at 402-472-6440.

Description: Principles in the estimation of (co)variance components and genetic parameters required to solve mixed models typical in livestock genetics. Focus on applied knowledge of approaches used to estimate the G and R sub-matrices of the mixed model equations. Demonstrate models commonly used in parameter estimation. Introduce scientific literature concerning implementation, and attributes of the solutions, of variance component estimation strategies.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI863U
Marker-Assisted and Gene-Assisted Selection

Prerequisites: ASCI 862V

This is a 5-week course taught by Enns (Colorado State University). Permission required before registering. Contact the department at 402-472-6440.

Description: Methods for incorporating genetic marker information into selection decisions in livestock. Consider statistical methodologies necessary to analyze large data available from new DNA technologies related to livestock genomes. Material includes recombination, single-gene tests, molecular breeding values, suggested producer guidelines for use of the technologies, and incorporation of genomic information into genetic prediction procedures.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 863V

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI863V
Introduction to Marker Association Analysis and QTL Detection

Prerequisites: ASCI 863U

This is a 5-week course taught by Dekkers (Iowa State University). Permission is required before registering. Contact the department at 402-472-6440.

Description: Methodologies for using genetic markers to identify Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and for estimating marker-trait associations in livestock populations. Material includes the basics of linkage and linkage disequilibrium, alternate designs or population structures for QTL mapping, and statistical methods for QTL detection and genome-wide association analyses. Introduce properties and requirements of alternate designs and analysis strategies.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 863W

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI863W
From Markers to Gene Function: Functional Change

Prerequisites: ASCI 863V

This is a 5-week course taught by Thomas and Enns (Colorado State University).

Description: Extend concepts of marker association analyses to the translation of genetic markers into functional changes in the animal genome, and impacts on animal performance, in livestock genetic improvement programs. Material includes introduction to the tools used to generate genomic data, and application of key bioinformatics websites and databases to identify causative genetic variation, and to develop gene pathways and networks

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI864
CyberSheep: a Genetic Simulation Game

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

This is a 10 week course taught by Lewis (UNL).

Description: Principles of genetic selection and mating strategies applied in livestock breeding programs. Through use of a web-based genetic simulation game (CyberSheep), develop skills in implementing a virtual animal breeding program, assess the outcomes of decision-making in terms of genetic response, inbreeding, and economic returns, and experience stochastic elements inherent to livestock systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI865
History and Perspectives in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

This is a 5 week course taught by Spangler and Lewis (UNL).

Description: Historical perspective to the discipline of animal breeding and genetics. Introduction to the contributions of geneticists who have significantly impacted the discipline. Material includes pre-recorded interviews of scientists that have had an international impact in animal breeding and genetics. Critique key papers.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI866
Heterosis and Crossbreeding Systems

Prerequisites: ASCI 861V

This is a 5-week course taught by Cassady (South Dakota State University).

Description: Principles of heterosis and mating systems utilizing crossbreeding. Material includes models for breed and crossbreeding effects, genetic basis of heterosis, recombination effects, composite populations, estimation of crossbreeding parameters, applications of line breeding and line crossing, and evaluation and utilization of crossbreeding systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI867
Prediction and Control of Inbreeding in Breeding Programs

Prerequisites: ASCI 862V

This is a 5-week course taught by Dekkers (Iowa State University).

Description: Principles in the prediction and control of inbreeding in livestock breeding program. Material includes definition of inbreeding and identity by descent, impacts of inbreeding on genotype frequencies, trait means and variances, random drift, computation of inbreeding coefficients in pedigreed populations, prediction of rates of inbreeding in closed populations, and control and management of inbreeding in breeding populations.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI868
An Introduction to R ProgrammingCrosslisted with STAT 868

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

This is a 5-week course taught by Maltecca (North Carolina State University).

Description: Introduction to the R environment for statistical computing, including use of R as a high-level programming language and as a gateway for more formal low-level languages. Material includes language structure, basic and advanced data manipulation, statistical analysis with R, and using R as a programming language.

This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 869, STAT 869

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI869
MCMC Methods in Animal Breeding: A PrimerCrosslisted with STAT 869

Prerequisites: ASCI 868

This is a 5-week course taught by Maltecca (North Carolina State University).

Description: Principles of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods in animal breeding. Materials include random variable generation, Monte Carlo integration, stochastic search, Expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm and Monte Carlo EM, Markov Chain principles, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sample, and MCMC for genomic data. Illustrations developed using R software.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI896
Independent Study in Animal ScienceCrosslisted with ASCI 496

Prerequisites: 12 hrs animal science or closely related areas and permission

Description: Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under the supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-5
Max credits per semester:5
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1-5

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ASCI897
Master of Applied Science ProjectCrosslisted with AGRI 897, AGRO 897, HORT 897, NRES 897

Prerequisites: Admission to Master of Applied Science degree program

Project activity for the Master of Applied Science degree.

Description: Design, develop and complete a project that requires synthesis of the course topics covered in the primary area of emphasis.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1-6

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ASCI899
Masters Thesis

Prerequisites: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser

Course details
Credit Hours:1-10
Max credits per semester:10
Max credits per degree:99
Grading Option:Pass No-Pass

Credit Hours:1-10

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ASCI905
Animal Industry Seminar

Prerequisites: Permission

Description: Current problems in the field of animal industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:4
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI917
Advanced Meat Science

Prerequisites: CHEM 831 and FDST 848

Description: Molecular events occurring during the conversion of muscle to meat. Molecular and cellular properties of meat responsible for the functional and palatability properties of meat products.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI918
Growth and Development of Meat Animals

Prerequisites: Strong background in biological sciences

ASCI/VBMS 845 and 846 recommended. BIOC, BIOS, and CHEM 831 and 832 advised.

Description: Growth and development of livestock animals with emphasis on the prenatal and postnatal differentiation and development of skeletal muscle, bone, and adipose tissue; organ growth discussed. Recent literature as well as classical concepts of animal growth discussed along with the genetic, hormonal, and nutritional factors that affect growth.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI921
Interdepartmental Nutrition SeminarCrosslisted with NUTR 921

Prerequisites: Permission

Description: Presentation and discussion of current literature and research in the field of nutrition.

Course details
Credit Hours:1
Max credits per semester:1
Max credits per degree:1
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1

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ASCI922
Advanced Animal Nutrition (Ruminant)

Description: Nutrient metabolism and utilization by ruminant animals for maintenance, growth, finishing, reproduction and lactation. Major emphasis on protein and energy.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI924
Forage EvaluationCrosslisted with AGRO 940

Prerequisites: Permission

Description: Offered even-numbered calendar years. Analytic procedures and research methods used in evaluating biochemical components and nutritive value of forages. An evaluation of the impact of forage quality on forage breeding and animal performance.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI925
Energy MetabolismCrosslisted with NUTR 925

Prerequisites: ASCI 821, BIOC 831, or NUTR 455 or 950

Offered odd-numbered calendar years.

Description: Critically evaluate how research in bioenergetics has contributed to scientific discoveries in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. Methodologies for determination of human and animal energy expenditure and body composition. Specifically, direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry and comparative slaughter techniques. Emphasis on components of organ and tissue energy expenditures. Background information important in other nutrition courses.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI926
Carbohydrate and Lipid NutritionCrosslisted with NUTR 926

Prerequisites: BIOC 831, ASCI 821 or NUTR 455 or 950

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Description: Nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids by animals and humans. Emphasis on fundamental principles and current concepts.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI927
Protein and Amino Acid NutritionCrosslisted with NUTR 927

Prerequisites: ASCI 421/821 or NUTR 455 or 950; BIOC/BIOS/CHEM 431/831

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Description: Nutrition and metabolism of proteins and amino acids by animals and humans. Fundamental principles and current concepts.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI931
Population GeneticsCrosslisted with AGRO 931, HORT 931

Prerequisites: AGRO 215 and STAT 801A

Description: Structure of populations, forces affecting gene frequency and frequency of genotypes, continuous variation, population values and means, genotypic and environmental variances and covariances.

This course is a prerequisite for: AGRO 932, STAT 847; ASCI 932; ASCI 933; ASCI 944, STAT 844

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI932
Quantitative Animal Genetics I

Prerequisites: ASCI 931 or equivalent

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Description: Use of biometrical and population genetics and related physiology, nutrition, pathology, meats, and economics, to develop intrapopulation breeding methods capable of increasing the net bio-economic efficiency of animal production.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI933
Quantitative Animal Genetics II

Prerequisites: ASCI 931

Offered odd-numbered calendar years.

Description: Evaluation of methods for developing and exploiting genetic diversity among animal populations to improve bio-economic efficiency of animal production.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI944
Quantitative Methods for Genomics of Complex TraitsCrosslisted with STAT 844

Prerequisites: ASCI 861U or AGRO/ASCI/HORT 931 or BIOS 818 or equivalent; STAT 802 or 821 or equivalent.

Description: Quantitative genetic analysis of complex traits. Quantitative methodologies for connecting phenotypes with high-dimensional genomic information to understand polygenic traits from both prediction and inference perspectives.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI945
Complications of Maternal ObesityCrosslisted with NUTR 945

Description: Introduction to overnutrition and its complications during maternal obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI949
Biochemistry of NutritionCrosslisted with BIOC 949, NUTR 949

Prerequisites: BIOC 832 or 839

Offered odd-numbered calendar years.

Description: Offered odd-numbered calendar years. Interrelationships of nutrients, nutritional state and metabolic processes. Energy metabolism, integration of nutrition and metabolism and nutritional regulation of gene function.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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ASCI996
Problems in Animal Production

Prerequisites: Permission

Description: Methods employed in livestock production research. Planning and conducting experiments, keeping records, and analysis of data.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-24
Max credits per semester:24
Max credits per degree:24
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option

Credit Hours:1-24

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ASCI999
Doctoral Dissertation

Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral degree program and permission of supervisory committee chair

Course details
Credit Hours:1-24
Max credits per semester:24
Max credits per degree:99
Grading Option:Pass No-Pass

Credit Hours:1-24

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