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ANSC101 Introductory Seminar for Animal Science ANSC107 General Animal Science ANSC108 General Animal Science Laboratory ANSC111 Animal Production Systems ANSC113 Farm Animal Biosystems ANSC117 Texas Barbecue ANSC201 Introductory Equine Care and Use ANSC205 Animal Science Laboratory Preparation Methods ANSC207 Art and Heritage of Livestock ANSC210 Companion Animal Science ANSC211 Equine Industry and Career Preparation ANSC215 Introduction to Livestock Evaluation ANSC221 Equine Handling and Safety ANSC242 Growth and Development of Livestock ANSC289 Special Topics in… ANSC291 Research ANSC302 Basic Beef Cattle Production ANSC303 Principles of Animal Nutrition ANSC305 Animal Breeding ANSC307 Meats ANSC309 Applied Animal Record Keeping ANSC311 Equine Behavior and Training ANSC314 Wool Evaluation and Grading ANSC315 Livestock Judging ANSC316 Equine Selection and Judging ANSC317 Meat Selection, Evaluation and Grading ANSC318 Animal Feeds and Feeding ANSC320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding ANSC325 Advanced Livestock and Product Evaluation ANSC326/FSTC326 Food Bacteriology ANSC327/FSTC327 Food Bacteriology Lab ANSC333 Reproduction in Farm Animals ANSC334 Reproduction in Farm Animals Laboratory ANSC337 Meat Merchandising ANSC360 System Dynamics for Animal Sciences ANSC380 Animal Science for Agricultural Science ANSC399 Animal Science Experience ANSC402 Exploring Animal Industries ANSC404 Behavior and Management of Domestic Animals ANSC406 Beef Cattle Production and Management ANSC408 Management of Stocker and Feedlot Cattle ANSC411 Equine Nutrition and Health ANSC412 Swine Production and Management ANSC414 Sheep and Goat Production and Management ANSC415 Brazil: Comparative Ruminant Production ANSC418 Equine Exercise Physiology ANSC420 Equine Production and Management ANSC423 Issues in the Equine Industry ANSC429 Dairy Production Management ANSC434 Animal Reproduction Management ANSC436 Texas Panhandle Beef Production Tour ANSC437 Marketing and Grading of Livestock and Meat ANSC439 Feedlot Risk Management ANSC447 Advanced Meat Science and Technology ANSC451 Current Issues in Animal Agriculture ANSC455 System Dynamics for Animal Science ANSC457/FSTC457 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System ANSC467 Processed Meat Food Operations ANSC470/FSTC470 Quality Assurance for the Food Industry ANSC481 Seminar ANSC484 Livestock Practicum ANSC485 Directed Studies ANSC487/FSTC487 Sensory Evaluation of Foods ANSC489 Special Topics in... ANSC491 Research ANSC494 Animal Science Internship ANSC495 International Agriculture and Animal Production ANSC498 Animal Science Capstone DASC418 Dairy Science Consortium DASC485 Directed Studies References

The curricula in Animal Science are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in animal-oriented agribusiness. The millions of domestic animals that provide food, fiber and recreation for humans offer a variety of career opportunities for animal science graduates.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science are in demand by both the private and public sectors. Career paths include livestock production and the extensive infrastructure that provides the products and services required for management, marketing and processing of livestock and livestock products. Students receive training in nutrition, breeding, reproductive physiology, meat science, dairy products, wool and mohair, and the production and management of livestock. Extensive laboratory facilities and livestock operations located on or near campus in the Animal Science Teaching, Research and Extension Complex facilitate practical application of the scientific principles.

Leadership skills are developed through participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including departmental clubs, judging teams and continuing education/youth programs. A substantial number of students gain experience in a variety of disciplines through high impact learning experiences such as internships, research, study abroad and field trips.

  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Production/Industry Option
  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Science Option
  • Equine Science Certificate
  • Meat Science Certificate
  • Animal Science (ANSC)
  • Dairy Science (DASC)

ANSC101 Introductory Seminar for Animal Science

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Orientation to programs and opportunities in the Department of Animal Science, to create an awareness of campus resources for financial aid and tutoring, to develop goals for college career and to initiate planning for internship and job opportunities.

ANSC107 General Animal Science

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. (AGRI 1319, 1419*) General Animal Science. General understanding of all aspects of the livestock industry; basic agriculture nomenclature of breeds, species and types of livestock; reproduction, nutrition, genetics, food safety, growth and development of beef cattle, sheep, horses, swine, dairy cattle and poultry; brief description of the companion animal industry.

ANSC108 General Animal Science Laboratory

Credit 1. 2 Lab Hours. (AGRI 1119, AGRI 1419*) General Animal Science Laboratory. General overview of the beef cattle, dairy cattle, horse, sheep, swine and poultry industries; information on major breeds, anatomy, phenotypic and genotypic selection criteria and production practices for each species; major disciplines of the animal industry including breeding and genetics, nutrition, reproductive physiology and products; utilization of live animals, models and feedstuffs/equipment to enhance experiential learning approach. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ANSC107.

ANSC111 Animal Production Systems

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Transformative experiences related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, sheep, swine, goats, companion animals, meats, food products and food safety; exposure to available animal science careers and potential areas of future/additional study. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC101, ANSC107, and ANSC108.

ANSC113 Farm Animal Biosystems

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Information regarding the processes by which networks of cells are controlled and coordinated within the farm animal. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC107 and ANSC108.

ANSC117 Texas Barbecue

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Survey, demonstration and participation in preparation techniques of Texas barbecue; comparison of regional and international barbecue methods. Prerequisite: First year students.

ANSC201 Introductory Equine Care and Use

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Survey of basic equine care and use; breeds of horses and their use; care and maintenance of equines including feeding, health care, housing and equipment.

ANSC205 Animal Science Laboratory Preparation Methods

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours. . Study of basic animal production systems knowledge and effective pedagogical techniques to prepare animal science laboratories and animal handling methods; includes high-impact learning opportunity to allow the practice of pedagogical techniques learned in a controlled and supported environment. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC107, ANSC108, and ANSC111.

ANSC207 Art and Heritage of Livestock

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Using art as a venue to understand the legacy and heritage of livestock production and livestock's contribution to civilization and society; from man as hunter, agriculturalist, and finally, as industrialist; from cave paintings to Russell and Remington; history of the effects of painting, poetry, architecture and sculpture on agriculture.

ANSC210 Companion Animal Science

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Types, care, physiology, common diseases and common treatments of companion animals (dogs, cats, exotic pets); careers including biomedical research; solutions for problems such as behavior and overpopulation.

ANSC211 Equine Industry and Career Preparation

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Identify opportunities and skill sets required to pursue a career in the equine industry; development of resume, communication, professional etiquette and interview skills.

ANSC215 Introduction to Livestock Evaluation

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. (AGRI 2321) Introduction to Livestock Evaluation. Live market animal appraisal in relation to carcass and composition; criteria for selection of breeding livestock; techniques for preparation and delivery of oral reason.

ANSC221 Equine Handling and Safety

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Working around horses safely and effectively; includes equine behavior, proper handling techniques, controlling movement of horses, health assessment and basic management. Prerequisite: ANSC201.

ANSC242 Growth and Development of Livestock

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Evaluation of slaughter livestock as related to growth and development, production efficiency, carcass value; selection of breeding animals based on performance, production records, visual appraisal; principles of growth biology; biotechnological tools used to manage growth and development. Prerequisites: ANSC107 and ANSC108.

ANSC289 Special Topics in…

Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours. 0 to 4 Lab Hours. Selected topics in an indentified area of animal science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

ANSC291 Research

Credits 0 to 4. 0 to 4 Other Hours. Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in animal science. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophom*ore classification and approval of instructor; 2.0 GPR in major and overall.

ANSC302 Basic Beef Cattle Production

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Fundamental concepts of beef management and production principles. Service course recommended for non-animal science majors. Prerequisites: ANSC107 and ANSC108.

ANSC303 Principles of Animal Nutrition

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Scientific approach to nutritional roles of water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and other dietary components; emphasis on the comparative aspects of gastrointestinal tracts and on digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Prerequisites: CHEM119 and a grade of C or better in ANSC113, or CHEM222, CHEM227 or CHEM257; junior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC305 Animal Breeding

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. A systems approach to selection and mating of livestock; gene frequency, heritability, relationship, inbreeding, linebreeding, heterosis, crossbreeding, direct and correlated response to selection, and use of pedigree, family, progeny testing and indices for selection. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC111 and ANSC113; GENE301; STAT301, STAT302, STAT303, or ANSC309; junior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC307 Meats

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Integrated studies of the meat animal processing sequence regarding the production of meat-type animals and the science and technology of their conversion to human food. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC113; junior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC309 Applied Animal Record Keeping

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Keeping, analyzing and interpreting records to make fully-informed decisions on a day-to-day basis for production and management scenarios; practical application unique to animal science and meat processing. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC311 Equine Behavior and Training

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Equine behavior and application of principles of psychology to training horses; systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing principles of learning; equipment and its use; stable management and preparation of horses for competition; separate laboratory sections for students with varying backgrounds. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC314 Wool Evaluation and Grading

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Evaluation of U.S.D.A. grades for wool and mohair; steps involved in processing raw wool into finished fabric; genetic and environmental factors affecting quality characteristics of wool and mohair; grading, evaluation and selection of fleeces for economic value; oral and written defense of judgments.

ANSC315 Livestock Judging

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Selection and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Ability to present accurate, clear and concise oral and written reasons stressed. Prerequisites: ANSC107 and ANSC108; junior or senior classification.

ANSC316 Equine Selection and Judging

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Detailed evaluation and comparison of horses; selection and critique of athleticism and performance in horses; industry trends addressed; oral and written defense of judgments also explained and expected; required for participation on the Horse Judging Team. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC317 Meat Selection, Evaluation and Grading

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Selection and grading of carcasses and wholesale cuts of beef, pork and lamb; principles of evaluation included in carcass contests and progeny testing. Prerequisites: ANSC107 and ANSC108.

ANSC318 Animal Feeds and Feeding

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Scientific approaches associated with precision feeding and diet formulation to match nutrient availabilities of feedstuffs with requirements of various classes of livestock species; emphasis on cost-effective feeding strategies to optimize animal productivity, and end-product quality and safety, while mitigating environmental impacts and enhancing animal health and welfare. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC111, ANSC113 and ANSC303; junior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Nutritional functions of water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins and their digestion, absorption, use and excretion; energy, protein and forage feedstuff characteristics and processing; nutritional requirements, ration formulation and feeding methods for farm animals; general course for non-animal science majors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor; restricted to students in the college of agriculture and life sciences.

ANSC325 Advanced Livestock and Product Evaluation

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Advanced evaluation of cattle, swine, sheep and equine; products produced or associated with each species; advanced oral or written defense of judgments associated with changing trends in these industries. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC326/FSTC326 Food Bacteriology

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Microbiology of human foods and accessory substances; raw and processed foods; physical, chemical and biological phases of spoilage; standard industry techniques of inspection and control. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FSTC326/ANSC326.

ANSC327/FSTC327 Food Bacteriology Lab

Credit 1. 3 Lab Hours. Laboratory to accompany ANSC326/FSTC326 or FSTC326/ANSC326. Cross Listing: FSTC327/ANSC327.

ANSC333 Reproduction in Farm Animals

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Physiological principles of reproductive processes in cattle, sheep, swine, and horses including sperm and ova production, estrus, fertilization, gestation and parturition. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC113 or ANSC303.

ANSC334 Reproduction in Farm Animals Laboratory

Credit 1. 0 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. . Laboratory techniques relevant to reproductive processes in cattle, sheep, swine, and horses including sperm and ova production, estrus, fertilization, gestation, and parturition. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC333 or concurrent enrollment.

ANSC337 Meat Merchandising

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Steps of meat processing and merchandising of retail and foodservice; merchandising practices such as selection, identification, fabrication, pricing, packaging and distribution. Prerequisites: ANSC307; junior or senior classification.

ANSC360 System Dynamics for Animal Sciences

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. . System dynamics modeling for the analysis of business policy and strategy; study of visualization of a business organization in terms of structures and policies that create dynamics and regulate performance; emphasis on animal production. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC303 or ANSC320, or approval of the instructor.

ANSC380 Animal Science for Agricultural Science

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. . Preparation to become agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) teachers with an opportunity for the expansion of knowledge of the primary livestock species; information relating to breeding and genetics, reproduction, physiology, nutrition, management systems, products and disease; a brief exploration of companion animals. Prerequisite: ANSC107 and Agricultural Science major.

ANSC399 Animal Science Experience

Credits 0. 0 Lecture Hours. Participation in an approved high-impact learning practice; reflection on professional outcomes from animal science body of knowledge; documentation and self-assessment of learning experience at mid and final curriculum points. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC402 Exploring Animal Industries

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Instruction for students nearing the end of their undergraduate studies; theoretical understanding of organizations and human resources available to students; awareness and understanding of the job application process, resume and cover letter writing; networking, professional and business attire; ethics related to job searches and retention. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC404 Behavior and Management of Domestic Animals

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Application of behavior of cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine to their management; basic principles, physiology of behavior, perception, training, predators, use of dogs in livestock production, stress and animal welfare. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318 and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC406 Beef Cattle Production and Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Principles involved for profitable and sustainable, integrated beef cattle production as considered from the perspective of the U.S. cow-calf sector and from an overall systems-based approach. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC408 Management of Stocker and Feedlot Cattle

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Basic principles involved in feeding, management, marketing and disease control of stocker and feeder cattle from weaning through slaughter for economical production of beef. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; STAT301, STAT302, STAT303, or ANSC309; junior or senior classification.

ANSC411 Equine Nutrition and Health

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Designed to provide knowledge of nutrition and health in the horse; gastrointestinal anatomy, nutrient utilization, feeding management and nutritional requirements; metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, internal and external parasites, and herd health management. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC412 Swine Production and Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Basic principles and their practical application in efficient, economical pork production; all areas of production--breeding and selection, nutrition, housing and equipment, marketing, herd health and economic management. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC414 Sheep and Goat Production and Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. In-depth hands-on experiences related to sheep and goat production and management providing an advanced understanding of small ruminant production. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC415 Brazil: Comparative Ruminant Production

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Contrast two scenarios of ruminant production in Brazil; the effects of globalization on the two different production systems. Prerequisites: ANSC303 or ANSC320 or approval of instructor.

ANSC418 Equine Exercise Physiology

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Changes within the systems of the horse resulting from the physical stresses of exercise, adaptations of systems in response to a training regimen; methodology for measuring improvement in physical condition; foundation for development of training programs for horses in moderate, intense or prolonged performance activities. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

ANSC420 Equine Production and Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Application of biological and biotechnological principles and concepts in areas including genetics, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, immunology, parasitology, anatomy and exercise physiology to efficient production of horses for market; management of equine enterprises. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC423 Issues in the Equine Industry

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Integration of cumulative knowledge acquired in the equine science curriculum to demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills to address critical issues in the equine industry. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.

ANSC429 Dairy Production Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Major principles for profitable and sustainable dairy production for a commercial dairy operation; provides hands-on experiences in dairy cattle management; develops critical thinking skills to make dairy cattle management decisions. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318 and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC434 Animal Reproduction Management

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Available and emerging technologies including control of ovulation, artificial insemination, embryo manipulation and transfer, in vitro fertilization and animal cloning for managing reproduction of farm animals; hands-on sessions using available technologies including artificial insemination of cattle. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318 and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC436 Texas Panhandle Beef Production Tour

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Facets of beef production from cow/calf operations to retail product; experiential knowledge of technologies and practices to enhance efficiency to enlighten students regarding the array of career opportunities in the beef production industry. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC437 Marketing and Grading of Livestock and Meat

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Study of USDA livestock and carcass grades; understanding current market trends for beef, pork, lamb and goat; review of branded and certified programs; principles applied in contracting, breakeven determination, hedging, and grid or formula pricing. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC439 Feedlot Risk Management

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Advanced study of livestock marketing techniques; cash sales, video sales, futures and options markets, forward contracting; problem solving in real-time livestock marketing situations; risk of ownership of hypothetical livestock operations. Prerequisites: junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC447 Advanced Meat Science and Technology

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Advanced basic and applied studies of meat science and/or technology utilizing the underlying physiological and structural components for conversion to human food; understanding the influence of pre- and post-harvest factors on meat quality, composition, color, packaging, sensory and preparation factors; applying scientific and business principles to manufacturing and process flow of commercial meat food products and demonstrating knowledge of these principles through development of meat products. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318 and ANSC333; GENE301; STAT301, 302, 303, or ANSC309; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC451 Current Issues in Animal Agriculture

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Preparation to project a professional image and the use of communication skills to describe animal agriculture; converse about the strengths and weaknesses of animal agriculture. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

ANSC455 System Dynamics for Animal Science

Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Exploration of system dynamics modeling emphasizing animal science; mapping of complex system structures; development and testing of computer-based models of animal science. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC303 or ANSC320, or approval of instructor.

ANSC457/FSTC457 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles specifically related to meat and poultry; microbiological and process overviews; good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures development. Prerequisite: FSTC326/ANSC326 or ANSC326/FSTC326, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FSTC457/ANSC457.

ANSC467 Processed Meat Food Operations

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Application of scientific and business principles to manufacturing and process flow of commercial meat food products. Prerequisites: ANSC307 or FSTC 307 or approval of department head.

ANSC470/FSTC470 Quality Assurance for the Food Industry

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Principles of food system process control including statistical process control (SPC) and the tools required to assure uniform communication and understanding of quality assurance systems. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: FSTC470/ANSC470.

ANSC481 Seminar

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Review of literature and research problems related to the livestock and food industries; preparation of a technical report including an oral presentation supported by a written technical paper. Prerequisite: Senior classification.

ANSC484 Livestock Practicum

Credit 1. 2 Other Hours. Provides an opportunity to learn skills required in livestock production; planned for students who have had limited farm and ranch experience in one or more species. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification in animal science or approval of instructor.

ANSC485 Directed Studies

Credits 0 to 4. 0 to 4 Other Hours. Directed individual study of selected problem in field of animal science. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; written approval of professor supervising the activity; 2.0 GPR in major and overall.

ANSC487/FSTC487 Sensory Evaluation of Foods

Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Application of sensory science principles and practices to food systems including an understanding of discriminative, descriptive and consumer sensory techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM222 or CHEM228; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: FSTC487/ANSC487.

ANSC489 Special Topics in...

Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours. 0 to 8 Lab Hours. Selected topics in an identified area of animal science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

ANSC491 Research

Credits 0 to 4. 0 to 4 Other Hours. Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in animal science. May be repeated 3 times for credit. Registration in multiple sections of this course is possible within a given semester provided that the per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor; 2.0 GPR in major and overall.

ANSC494 Animal Science Internship

Credits 0 to 5. 0 to 5 Other Hours. Independent study and supervised field experience related to the student's professional interest. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor; 2.0 GPR in major and overall.

ANSC495 International Agriculture and Animal Production

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Study of international agriculture and animal production in the world market; impact on foreign economies and culture; considerations of import and export marketing on products to and from the U.S. to provide students the exposure to international economies and cultures; study abroad. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC107 or approval of instructor.

ANSC498 Animal Science Capstone

Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours. Senior capstone project for students preparing to enter a career related to animal science or a professional school; individual projects based on a self-selected topic in animal science; includes a paper containing both translational and technical descriptions plus statements regarding the expected financial and social impacts of selected topic. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC303, ANSC307, ANSC333, and ANSC334; senior classification.

DASC418 Dairy Science Consortium

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Advanced topics including concepts of herd dynamic modeling, advanced dairy nutrition and forage production, human resource development, OSHA safety concepts and training for dairy, advanced reproductive programs, young-stock and heifer management, precision management, facilities and heat stress reduction programs. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANSC305, ANSC307, ANSC318, and ANSC333; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

DASC485 Directed Studies

Credits 0 to 4. 0 to 4 Other Hours. Special problems in dairy production or dairy manufacturing. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; written approval of professor supervising the activity; 2.0 GPR in major and overall.

Bazer, Fuller W, Distinguished Professor
Animal Science
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1969

Boardman, Caleb, Lecturer
Animal Science
MS, Texas A&M University, 2014

Carstens, Gordon E, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Colorado State University, 1998

Chitlapilly Dass, Sapna, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Dublin Institute of Technology, 2020

Clark, Karl, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Minnesota, 2003

Cleere, Jason, Instructional Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas Tech University, 2002

Cooke, Reinaldo F, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Florida, 2008

Cross, H Russell, Senior Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1972

Daigle, Courtney L, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2013

De Carvalho Cardoso, Rodolfo, Associate Professor
Animal Science
DVM, Sao Paulo State University, 2005
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014

Dunlap, Kathrin A, Instructional Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006

Gehring, Kerri B, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994

Gill, Clare A, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Adelaide, Australia, 2000

Gill, Jason J, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Guelph, 2006

Gouvea, Vinicius, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
DVM, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), 2009
PHD, University of São Paulo, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, 2015

Griffin, Davey, Instructional Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989

Hairgrove, Thomas, Instructional Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University- College Station, 2016

Hanagriff, Roger, Instructional Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2002

Harborth, Karl, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Kansas State University, 2006

Herring, Andy D, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994

Huseman, Chelsie, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University-College Station, 2018

Ing, Nancy H, Professor
Animal Science
DVM, University of Florida, 1984
PHD, University of Florida, 1988

Kaniyamattam, Karun, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Florida, 2016

Kerth, Christopher R, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas Tech University, 1999

Lamb, Graham C, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Kansas State University, 1998

Linne, Paige K, Senior Lecturer
Animal Science
MS, Texas A&M University, 2017

Luense, Lacey, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2012

Macon, Erica, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Kentucky, 2021

Mathis, Clay, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Kansas State University, 1998

Miller, Rhonda K, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Colorado State University, 1983

Osburn, Wesley N, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 1996

Paudyal, Sushil, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Colorado State University, 2018

Perry, George, Instructional Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2003

Pineiro, Juan, Instructional Associate Professor
Animal Science
DVM, National University of La Plata, 2012
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2018

Poggi Brandao, Alice, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
DVM, SÃO PAULO STATE UNIVERSITY, 2013
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2021

Pohler, Ky Garrett, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Missouri, 2015

Poole, Rebecca, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, North Carolina State University, 2019

Prestegaard, Jacquelyn, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2022

Ramsey, W S, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, New Mexico State University, 1996

Riggs, Penny K, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996

Riley, David G, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000

Satterfield, Michael C, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008

Savell, Jeffrey W, University Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1978

Schobert, Sarah, Lecturer
Animal Science
MS, Oklahoma State University, 2017

Skaggs, Chris L, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Iowa State University, 1992

Smith, Jason, Instructional Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Virginia Tech, 2015

Smith, Stephen B, Regents Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of California at Davis, 1980

Spencer, Jennifer, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Idaho, 2018

Taylor, Thomas M, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006

Tedeschi, Luis O, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Cornell University, 2001

Welsh Jr, Thomas H, Professor
Animal Science
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1980

White, Sarah H, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Florida, 2014

Wickersham, Tryon A, Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Kansas State University, 2006

Wiegert, Jeffrey, Instructional Associate Professor
Animal Science
PHD, North Carolina State University, 2019

Wu, Guoyao, Distinguished Professor
Animal Science
PHD, University of Alberta, Canada, 1989

Wyle, Jennifer, Lecturer
Animal Science
MS, Texas A&M University, 1999

Zoller, Jennifer, Instructional Assistant Professor
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016

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