Animal Science (ASCI)
Prerequisites: Permission
Description: Cooperative education in an established or organized international or professional development experience program in Animal Science.
Description: Overview of the industries in animal science; fundamentals of animal biology related to their application in those industries; and trends and current issues related to production and consumption of animal products important for human welfare.
Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in ASCI 100
Description: Introductory animal science laboratory designed to introduce basic principles of animal biology and management.
Description: Embrace the importance of an animal science degree in today's industry and in the state of Nebraska. Weekly topics will include discussions with Animal Science faculty, academic success resources, interpersonal and leadership development and academic and co-curricular planning.
Description: Animal science phenomenia are utilized to illustrate general biology concepts such as cellular structure and function, metabolism, and energy flow.
Some out-of-class responsibilities will be required.
Description: Introductory course in skills related to proper care and management of production animals. Laboratory sessions develop fundamental skills of animal husbandry.
Description: Roles of companion animals in society (therapy, research, and entertainment). The responsibilities of humans in these relationships.
Letter grade only.
Description: Introduction to the Nebraska and United States beef industry. Discussion of issues by invited beef industry leaders and on-site visits of industry organizations.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 281
Description: Specific hands-on skills important to the animal science industry. Develop skills and training needed for future careers in animal related fields.
Description: Comparative evaluation of animals and their carcasses and products. Basic animal growth and development and characteristics of beef, pork, lamb, and goat used to determine carcass value. Federal and industry product standards. Introduction to the usage and interpretation of USDA market reports used to determine market value of animals and their products.
Prerequisites: ASCI 95
Description: Identify potential careers related to animals and develop career goals and experiential learning plans.
Description: Explore career options in the companion animal industry with nonprofits or other companion animal businesses.
Description: Learn about edible and inedible products sourced from animals with a particular emphasis on the production of red meat and how animal-sourced products are utilized in today's society. Content will include humane harvest methods, fresh meat quality, further processing, preservation, consumer relations, poultry and egg production, dairy products, use of animal byproducts across industries, and important current topics.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or previous credit in ASCI 210
Description: Learn about edible products sourced from animals with a particular emphasis on red meat. Content covered will include humane harvest, carcass evaluation and fabrication, retail cuts, meat quality research skills, and meat cookery.
For those students who have an interest in a career in Culinary Science, Meat Science, and/or Dietetics.
Description: Selecting and purchasing meat for the hotel, restaurant, institutional industry, and the retail markets.
Prerequisites: ASCI 100
Description: Identification and characteristics of feedstuffs and how they can be used to meet nutrient requirements of animals. Discussion of feed processing and impacts on feed quality. Diet formulation and diet assessment overview.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 458
Description: Anatomical organization of the nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems and its role in physiological function and health. Offers hands-on learning experiences through dissections, clinical demonstrations, and interactive multimedia.
ASCI 100 recommended.
Description: Basic principles of life cycle cow-calf management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
ASCI 100 recommended
Description: Basic principles of post-weaning beef stocker and feedlot management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
ASCI 100 recommended
Description: Basic principles of life cycle swine management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
ASCI 100 recommended
Description: Basic principles of life cycle dairy management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
ASCI 100 recommended
Description: Basic principles of life cycle poultry management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
ASCI 100 recommended
Description: Basic principles of life cycle small ruminant (sheep and goats) management associated with typical production systems to optimize economic and efficient production.
Prerequisites: ASCI 100
Description: Management and care of the dog. Explain basic biology, reproduction, and health concerns of the dog. Evaluate management practices related to care of dogs.
Prerequisites: ASCI 100
Description: Management and care of the cat. Explain basic biology, reproduction, and health concerns of the cat. Evaluate management practices related to care of cats.
Prerequisites: ASCI 100
Description: Management and care of small mammals. Explain the fundamental aspects of small mammal biology, reproduction, and health considerations, elucidating their connection to overall care.
Prerequisites: ASCI 100
Description: Principles and practices of non-domesticated companion animal (including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects) care, including their unique needs, conservation, and ethical considerations.
Description: Provides an introduction to the equine industry including history and basic biology of the horse, proper care and acceptable management procedures, and current issues. An overview of basic equine anatomy and physiology will be discussed as it relates to managerial principles associated with proper hoof care, disease prevention, breeding and genetics, nutritional management, reproduction, and animal welfare.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 271
Description: Basic equine management will give students an introductory look into the history, anatomy, horse breeds equine anatomy and physiology as it relates to managerial principles associated with proper hoof care, disease prevention, nutritional management, and animal welfare.
This course is taught by Iowa State University as part of the GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA course offerings, Registration with permission from your adviser and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Basic disciplines and concepts involved in swine production including: industry structure, trends and statistics; production phases and building; genetic improvement; reproduction; nutrition; health and bio-security; nutrient management; marketing and meat quality; and career opportunities in the swine industry.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing
Description: Study and application of basic equitation principles for the novice rider. Review of fundamental horse safety and horsemanship to include handling, grooming, equipping, riding western or English, and the relationship of riding to physical and mental well-being. Development of balanced seat, hands and posture at all the natural gaits of the horse. Emphasis will be on control of the horse through the use of the primary and secondary aids. Welfare and communication considerations in order to have effective horse-human relationships.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 360
Description: Examine various ways humans use and interact with animals in society. Focus on fundamentals of animal behavior, animal welfare principles and issues.
Description: Comparative evaluation of meat characteristics of beef carcasses, beef primal cuts, pork carcasses, pork primal cuts, and lamb carcasses. Federal grade standards for beef carcass and application of USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 400A
Prerequisites: Junior standing. ASCI 200 recommended.
Opportunity to become members of the University of Nebraska Livestock Judging Team.
Description: Principles of livestock judging and presentation of oral reasons. Evaluation of body structure and composition differences in breeding and market livestock as related to their use in meat production. Live animal, performance records, genetic evaluations, and breeding livestock scenarios evaluated. Presentation of oral reasons to defend selection decisions.
Prerequisites: ASCI 300B
The University of Nebraska Meat Animal Evaluation Team will be selected from students in this course.
Description: Further expertise in breeding animal, market animal, and carcass evaluation. Live animal and carcass grading and pricing.
Students will have an opportunity to become members of the University of Nebraska Horse Judging Team.
Description: Conformation associated with equine structural form and performance standards. Evaluation of performance classes as governed by breed association standards and industry regulations. Presentation of oral reasons to defend selection decisions.
Prerequisites: ASCI 210
Description: Fresh meat from beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. Characteristics of muscle, meat technology, preservation, merchandising concepts, and markets.
Description: Provides exposure to the broad array of opportunities in the equine industry and increase the understanding of various disciplines within the horse industry.
Description: Study tour of livestock and/or meat/food processors. Provide an understanding of the industry's operations and problems.
Prerequisites: ASCI 281
Supplements to the class include invited speakers. A summer tour is required. Letter grade only
Description: Identify beef cattle related enterprises that represent the breadth of the cattle industry. Prioritize these enterprises as candidates for inclusion in the summer tour.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 381
Description: Fundamentals of nutrition and feeding of domestic livestock, nutrients and nutrient requirements, characteristics of feedstuffs, methods of feeding, and the feed industry.
ASCI 320 recommended. Offered in odd numbered calendar years.
Description: Equine nutrition including digestive anatomy and physiology. Nutritional requirements of horses as related to growth, reproduction, and performance. The relationship of nutrition to disease and environment. Management practices and application of current equine nutritional research.
This course is a prerequisite for: ASCI 450
Description: Principles of animal genetics and genomics, and their application to improvement of livestock and companion animals. Topics include: characterization of allelic and genetic variation associated with animal performance, principles of selection, inbreeding and crossbreeding, advances in molecular genetics, and their applications to the development of breeding programs to enhance animal productivity and well-being.
Description: A comprehensive look at the major physiological systems that comprise the mammalian body. Anatomical organization and functionality of the nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, endocrine system, and immune system.
Description: Comparative anatomy and physiology of reproduction in domestic animals. Endocrine regulation of reproductive function, patterns of reproduction, economic consequences of sub-optimal reproductive performance, environmental influences on reproductive efficiency, application of selected techniques for controlling reproduction. Laboratory provides application of techniques used in reproductive management.
ASCI 341 recommended
Description: Anatomy and physiology of stallion and mare reproductive systems. Estrous detection systems, artificial and natural breeding techniques, infertility, semen collection and processing, reproductive management, and record keeping.
This course is taught by North Carolina State University and is part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA courses offerings. Registration with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education.
Description: Concepts related to: reproductive physiology and endocrinology of boars and sows; genetic selection programs; development programs for future replacement gilts and boars; semen collection, evaluation, and preparation; detection of estrus and artificial insemination; pregnancy diagnosis; feeding and house programs for gestating sows; environmental management; records; diseases; and development of quality assurance programs for identifying and solving reproductive problems.
This course is taught by the University of Missouri and is part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA course offerings. Registration with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Advanced integration and application of reproductive management concepts during farrowing and lactation. Identification of production trends; formulation of strategies to improve productivity; and parturition and neonatal management.
This course is taught by Penn State as part of the GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA course offerings. Registration with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Overview of the critical management, housing, and financial considerations relevant to the successful operation of a swine nursery, grow-finish, or wean to finish enterprise, including: nutrient requirements; building and facility management; and marketing.
This course is taught by an institutional member of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA consortium. Registration is with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Effective employee management in swine production units. Assist students in understanding the principles, policies, and practices related to procurement, development, maintenance, and utilization of employees.
This course is taught by Iowa State University as part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA consortium. Registration with permission from your adviser and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Response of swine to thermal environment, ventilation system design and analysis, heating and cooling systems and examples of various designs for all phases of production. Trouble shooting ventilation systems and energy analysis of production units.
Prerequisites: ASCI 254
This course is taught by Kansas State University and is part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA consortium. Registration is with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: An in-depth application of basic concepts covered in Basic Swine Science, focused on the scientific principles to the economical and sustainable production of pork. Detailed analysis of benchmarking, production systems, reproduction, pig flow, ventilation, and herd health are discussed. Become knowledgeable regarding the science, complexity, and technology applied in modern swine production businesses.
Prerequisites: ASCI 254
This course is taught by Iowa State University and is part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA consortium. Registration is with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Overview of standard biosecurity protocols and identification of behavior and clinical signs of illness in pigs. Treatment administration and prevention methods. Introduction to immune system function and basic swine disease transmission.
Prerequisites: ASCI 254
This course is taught by North Carolina State University and is part of the GPIDEA/AgIDEA consortium. Registration is with permission from your advisor and CASNR Online Education Office.
Description: Describe industry structure, markets, and risk that characterize the US swine sector. Review futures and options markets and contracts and their usage to manage risks in US swine production.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, ASCI 260 and/or permission.
Description: Study and application of maneuvers basic to performance excellence. Assigned student mounts expected to show satisfactory progress toward standards of excellence in Western and English performance.
May be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours.
Description: Application of equestrian horsemanship and equitation skills through practices and horsemanship competitions in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission.
Description: In-depth exploration of the issues involved in animal use. The historical, biological, ethical, and social aspects of human/animal interactions in Western culture.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Description: Discussion and reflection of selected current topics significant to agriculture, animals, and animal systems. Concerns and issues of society as they relate to local, national, and international usage of animals.
Description: Extension and application of the animal science curriculum within the context of industry (e.g., internship), extension and service, research, or teaching experience. A faculty adviser for the area of interest must be identified prior to registering for the course.
Description: Extension and application of the animal science curriculum within the context of industry (e.g., internship), extension and service, research, or teaching experience. A faculty adviser for the area of interest must be identified prior to registering for the course.
Description: Extension and application of the animal science curriculum within the context of industry (e.g., internship), extension and service, research, or teaching experience.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Description: Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.
Prerequisites: ASCI 300A
Must be an active member of the current semester's Meat Judging Team.
Description: Comparative evaluation of the meat characteristics of beef, pork, and lamb that affect product merit and the scientific basis of the factors that influence the relative value. Federal meat grades and their application, industry grading system and their application, and application of Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications. Application of the above topics, as well as critical decision making and written justification of meat product merit, practiced in-depth.
Prerequisites: ASCI 300B or equivalent experience.
The University of Nebraska Senior Livestock Judging Team will be selected from students in this course.
Description: Livestock judging and evaluation applying principles learned in ASCI 300B. Field trips to commercial and purebred livestock operations and exhibitions. Network with producers to learn varied livestock production philosophies. Develop a proficiency in brief, concise oral presentation of reasons for making a decision.
Prerequisites: Permission
ASCI 300E recommended. Departmental consent required. The University Horse Judging Team will be selected from students in this course. Field trips are a major component of the course.
Description: Advanced horse judging and analysis. Evaluate conformation and score multiple performance events. The development and presentation of concise oral reasons to defend placing decisions.
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.
Prerequisites: An understanding of food production and processing operations. Recommended: ASCI 310, 410, and FDST 205; or NUTR 343.
Description: Principles, implementation, sanitation, and standard operating procedures that function to support the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System. Food safety hazards and their relationship to food borne illness in the meat and food industry.
Prerequisites: ASCI 210
Description: Conduct independent research and study meat industry problems in processing, production, storage, and preparation of meat and meat products.
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.
Prerequisites: ASCI 320 or equivalent.
Description: Feeding practices for domestic animals. Applied animal nutrition and feed formulation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Description: Physiological adaptations to athletic training in equine and canine athletes. Topics of emphasis include exercise-related adaptations in metabolism, locomotion, the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and endocrine system. The roles of nutrition and conditioning programs on exercise.
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.
Students are responsible for planning and conducting the annual UNL bull sale.
Description: Develop skills to merchandise breeding cattle including advertising, genetic and phenotype selection, data collection, and conducting a bull sale.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 320
Description: Advanced preparation in the feeding of cattle for slaughter. Emphasis on the nutrition and management of feedlot cattle and related health and economic considerations. Covers the beef enterprise from weaning to market and relates closely to beef cow-calf production.
Prerequisites: ASCI 381
Requires working with the Nebraska Cattlemen and the instructor to develop the summit. Letter grade only.
Description: Identification of a major issue confronting the Nebraska beef industry. Organize a Nebraska summit meeting to discuss and bring the identified issue to resolution.
Requires attending the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention and then, communicating the new policy and issues to local organizations and undergraduate student groups. Letter grade only.
Description: Discuss and dissect issues from the NCBA convention researching the pros and cons of current and proposed policy.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission
For majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with an interest in careers in livestock production units, the meat industry, or related agribusiness.
Description: Goal setting, information gathering, and application of problem solving methods in animal science. Develops ability to analyze and solve problems in all segments of animal science by integration of information from all pertinent disciplines and sources.
Capstone course. For seniors with an interest in careers involving animal science disciplines, animal biology, and related fields.
Description: How to integrate information from the animal science disciplines to understanding animals as biological systems. The processes of growth, adaptation, and lactation. Analyzing the interrelationship of each discipline within animal production. Using case studies, scenarios, and problem solving assignments to examine how alterations in nutrition and metabolism, genetic makeup, endocrine profile and/or the environment impact or effect the animal as a whole.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Beef Feedlot Management Program.
Description: Management internship in a beef feedlot. Organizational and financial structure of the beef feedlot and experience in making decisions related to: animal production, marketing, business management, and personnel management.
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.
Prerequisites: Admission to the University Honors Program and permission; AGRI 299H recommended.
Description: Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.