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ANSC 1101	Freshman Seminar	ANSC 1101 Freshman Seminar (1-0). Seminar course designed to introduce students to faculty, facilities, and programs in ANRS and introduce students to study skills essential to a successful career. Offered fall and spring. Equivalent courses: SRSU 1101, NRM 1101, IT 1101
ANSC 1419	Introductory Animal Science	ANSC 1419 (AGRI 1419) Introductory Animal Science (3-2). An introduction to the contributory role of animals to human well-being, with emphasis on fundamental concepts of animal physiology, nutrition, reproduction, growth, lactation, genetics, behavior, and management. The historical and economic structure of global and domestic livestock industries is also presented.
ANSC 2301	Introduction to Agriculture	ANSC 2301 Introduction to Agriculture (3-0). Course is designed to provide an overview of the agricultural sciences related to the scientific principles and practices of food and fiber production. Also will include examples of current agricultural technologies and applications.
ANSC 2303	Horsemanship I	ANSC 2303 Horsemanship I (1-4). Students will learn the inherited behaviors, learned behaviors and psychological aspects of behavior modifications used in training horses. Emphasis will be placed on equine handling, grooming, basic training techniques, riding equipment, and safety. Students will learn how to perform basic groundwork and basic riding maneuvers on an assigned school or personal project horse. Fall odd years.
ANSC 2306	Companion Animal Management	ANSC 2306 Companion Animal Management (3-0). A study of the breeds, management, genetics, reproduction, nutrition and diseases of major classes of companion animals.
ANSC 2311	Special Topics: Domestic Anima	ANSC 2311 Problems in Animal Science (3-0). Individualized instruction in all facets of Animal Science. Course development to meet specific needs of individual students. May be repeated with approval of ANSC Chair. Offered all semesters.
ANSC 2312	Current Issues in Ag	ANSC 2312 Current Issues in Ag (3-0). This course is designed to educate students about major issues in agriculture, life sciences, and natural resource sciences and to expose students to a variety of methods used to effectively communicate, inform, and influence decisions about these issues.
ANSC 3305	Horse Prod & Mgt	ANSC 3305 Horse Production and Management (3-0). Principles of scientific horse production and application of horse management skills. Topics covered include nutrition, reproduction, health and disease, genetics and selection, and economic aspects of equine enterprises.
ANSC 3309	Sheep & Goat Prod & Mgt	ANSC 3309 Sheep and Goat Production and Management (2-2). This course will include study of accepted practices in sheep and goat production and management. To be included: breeding, feeding, and management. Laboratory exercises will be an important portion of the course. Offered alternate years; offered spring only.
ANSC 3310	ST: Groundwork Training	ANSC 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in the field of Animal Science. Topic selected according to student interest and need. May be repeated as topics vary. Offered all semesters.
ANSC 3310	ST: Prin Tch Adult Learners
ANSC 3315	Appl Anim Be & Welfare	ANSC 3315 Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare (3-0). Transdisciplinary study of animal behavior as it relates to the management and well-being of domestic livestock and captive animal species. Special emphasis on human-animal interactions, assessment and standards, and facility design. Prerequisite: ANSC 1419.
ANSC 3402	Beef Cattle Prod & Mgt	ANSC 3402 Beef Cattle Production and Management (3-2). The course will be divided into the areas of history, breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle. Range laboratory exercises will be an integral part of the course. Offered fall only.
ANSC 3406	Meat Science	ANSC 3406 Meat Science (3-2). A course designed to teach the basic physical and chemical components of meat tissues, as well as, quantitative and qualitative attributes of meat and meat products, including processing, manufacturing, distribution, and preservation principles of meat production. Students will develop technological and manipulative skills in the slaughter and cutting of meat animals and the processing of meat products. To re-introduce anatomy, muscle structure and function, chemical composition and physical characteristics of carcasses and cuts as determinants of live animal and meat quality. Students will learn the skills of carcass identification and grading to facilitate descriptions and definitions of quality and curability in meat animal products. Prerequisites: ANSC 3410 or 3311
ANSC 3410	A&P of Domestic Animals	ANSC 3410 Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE An Introduction to basic anatomy and physiology, focusing on domestic animals. Topics will range from cell biology through organ systems and include both anatomy and physiology within the systems and total body interaction. Students will learn to apply content from the course by working through clinical case studies focused on animal health. Labs will include animal dissection to further illustrate the principles being taught in the course. Prerequisite: ANSC 1419
ANSC 3411	Livestock Slaughter Insp	ANSC 3411 Livestock Slaughter Inspection (3-2). The content of this course deals with federal and state regulations pertaining to livestock slaughter for human consumption. Laboratory training will be given to promote proficiency in meat inspection procedure. Offered alternate years; offered spring only.
ANSC 3416	Lvstk Wildlife Nutr Mgmt	ANSC 3416 Livestock and Wildlife Nutritional Management (3-2). Provide a thorough understanding of feeds and nutrients, their classifications and an introduction to how animals digest and absorb nutrients. Animal species will be discussed individually and how rations vary and are formulated depending on stage of life or production. Both computer and hand diet formulation will be practiced. Prerequisite: 1419 or NRM 2330 or instructor consent.
ANSC 4302	Food and Meat Safety	ANSC 4302 Food and Meat Safety (3-0). This course is designed to educate students about Food and Meat safety; food borne pathogens; hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) and total quality management (TQM) practices. We will identify and evaluate potential human health problems from bacterial pathogens; Study the behavior of pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Escherichia coli O157:H7, non-O157 Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and Campytobacter) in foods. We will also study how to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness by developing procedures, techniques, and effective interventions for pathogen reduction and control throughout the food chain; Study the molecular ecology and transmission dynamics of human food borne pathogens; Probe the molecular pathogenesis of human food borne diseases. Examine animal identification and traceability systems for prevention/control of spread of foreign animal diseases, foodborne pathogen outbreaks and agricultural/food bioterrorism. Prerequisite: ANSC 2406
ANSC 4304	Reproductive Physiology	ANSC 4304 Reproductive Physiology (3-0). Study of anatomical and physiological process of reproduction in domestic animals and wildlife. Offered fall.
ANSC 4305	Agri Genetics	ANSC 4305 Agricultural Genetics (3-0). Quantitative genetic principles applied to mating and selection of domestic livestock, wildlife, and range plants. The course integrates Mendelian principles with biomedical and statistical probability techniques for proper application to breeding, selection, inbreeding, line breeding, and pedigree information for progressive animal and plant breeding. The influences of gene frequency, heritability, and genetic relationships on the gene pool of populations is integrated into this course. The course includes application of the Hardy-Weinberg law and statistical correlation and regression as applied to selection of superior genetic lines of plants and animals. Offered fall only.
ANSC 4306	Animal Hlth & Diseases	ANSC 4306 Animal Heath and Diseases (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Introduction to the basic principles of epidemiology with special reference to the pathogenesis of diseases in the animal population; description of the role of the animal scientist, veterinarian and farm manager in the control of diseases.
ANSC 4308	Animal Nutrition	ANSC 4308 Animal Nutrition (3-0). Physiology and chemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients by animals will be discussed, including requirements, utilization, and the effects of deficiencies and toxicities. Prerequisites: ANSC 1419, CHEM 1311, 1312, 4307, or permission of instructor
ANSC 4309	Meat Que'Linary Tx BBQ
ANSC 4311	ST: Equine Genetics I	ANSC 4311 Problems in Animal Science (3-0). Individualized instruction in all facets of Animal Science. Course developed to meet specific needs of individual students. May be repeated with approval of ANSC Chair. Offered all semesters. Prerequisite: Approval of ANSC chair.
ANSC 4311	ST: Equine Genetics II	ANSC 4311 Problems in Animal Science (3-0). Individualized instruction in all facets of Animal Science. Course developed to meet specific needs of individual students. May be repeated with approval of ANSC Chair. Offered all semesters. Prerequisite: Approval of ANSC chair.
ANSC 4311	ST: Mc Nair Project	ANSC 4311 Problems in Animal Science (3-0). Individualized instruction in all facets of Animal Science. Course developed to meet specific needs of individual students. May be repeated with approval of ANSC Chair. Offered all semesters. Prerequisite: Approval of ANSC chair.
ANSC 4314	Forage Production & Mgt	ANSC 4314 Forage Production and Management (3-0). Concept and practical aspects of forage production, with emphasis on the southern half of the United States. Forage management and forage species and a review of grazing systems for differed species of livestock will be covered in the course. The practical application of knowledge will be stressed in this course with multiple real-life case studies being covered.
ANSC 4315	Hormones Behav & Disease	ANSC 4315 Hormones, Behavior and Diseases (3-0). The influence of hormones on sexual and nonsexual behavior and development of diseases in domestic animals, wildlife and humans.
ANSC 4316	Ruminant Nutrition	ANSC 4316 Ruminant Nutrition (3-0). Physiology and chemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in ruminants; nutrient functions, requirements, utilization and the effects of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. An emphasis will be placed on ruminant specific metabolism and the net energy system. Prerequisite: ANSC 3311 or 3410
ANSC 4317	Senior Capstone	ANSC 4317 Senior Capstone (3-0). This course provides senior animal science students with an opportunity to reflect upon the animal science course of study and to synthesize the material learned throughout their coursework. This course prepares students to enter the workforce.
ANSC 4601	Experiences in Ag Enterprises	ANSC 4601 Experiences in Agricultural Enterprises (0-6). In-depth training in the management of various agriculture enterprises and/ or actual on-the-job supervised training through an internship. Students will be required to make an in-depth report after completion of project/internship. Offered all semesters. Prerequisite: Approval of ANSC chair.
ANSC 5303	ST: App Ani Behav & Welfare	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST: Endocrinology	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST: Equine Genetics I	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST: Equine Genetics II	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST: Research Methods	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST: Sust&Diver Business-Grad	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5303	ST:Advanced Food & Meat Safety	ANSC 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 5304	Forage Production & Mgt	ANSC 5304 Forage Production and Management (0-6). Concepts and practical aspects of forage production, with emphasis on the southern half of the United States. Forage Management and forage species and a review of grazing systems for differed species of livestock will be covered in the course. The practical application of knowledge will be stressed in this course with multiple real-life case studies being covered.
ANSC 5308	Prin Tch Adult Learners	ANSC 5308 Principles of Teaching Adult Learners (3-0). This course covers a broad range of topics in the field of adult education. The purpose is to further the development of adult educators; therefore, the course focuses on theories, methods, and issues in adult education.
ANSC 5316	Project Research	ANSC 5316 Project Research (1 to 9-0). Research for thesis project. Prerequisite: Master of Science students that have been admitted to candidacy. May be repeated.
ANSC 5317	Implementing Change	ANSC 5317 Implementing Change (3-0). This course examines the processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological changes.
ANSC 5320	Adv Livestock Nutr & Mgt	ANSC 5320 Advanced Livestock Nutritional Management (3-0). Provide a thorough understanding of feeds and nutrients, their classifications and an introduction to how animals digest and absorb nutrients. Animal species will be discussed individually and how rations vary and are formulated depending on stage of life or production. Ration balancing by hand and using computer programs will be covered in the class.
ANSC 5321	Animal Sci Business Planning	ANSC 5321 Animal Science Business Planning (3-0). This course lays out the basic theory of microeconomics with numerous examples from the food and agricultural industries, while the coverage of macroeconomics emphasizes real world applications rather than pure theory.
ANSC 5322	Statistics For The Animal Sci	ANSC 5322 Statistics for the Animal Sciences (3-0). This course emphasizes statistical literacy, use of real data and technology, statistical conceptual understanding and active learning.
ANSC 5323	Research Literature	ANSC 5323 Research Literature (3-0). This course guides the student, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of completed report, with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework.
ANSC 5324	Animal Physiology	ANSC 5324 Animal Physiology (3-0). The course is designed to expand upon the basic principles of anatomy and physiology of farm animals, emphasizing ruminant and equine digestive physiology. Individual systems will be discussed as well as topics from current scientific discussions and publications.
ANSC 5325	Agri Genetics and Biotech	ANSC 5325 Agricultural Genetics and Biotechnology (3-0). This course provides a student with solid grounding in core genetics and biotechnology concepts, as well as information on cutting-edge science and technology and their applications in real-world agriculture, medicine, and health care.
ANSC 5326	Animal Reproduction	ANSC 5326 Animal Reproduction (3-0). Study of the anatomical, cellular and physiological mechanisms that control the endocrine and reproductive systems of domestic animals and wildlife.
ANSC 5327	Animal Nutrition	ANSC 5327 Animal Nutrition (3-0). This course is designed to continue the nutrition education with an emphasis on biochemical pathways and metabolic control of nutrient partitioning. Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Urea cycle, Gluconeogenesis, and additional metabolic pathways will be discussed as well as nutrient metabolism and ruminant specific metabolism related to VFAs.
ANSC 5328	Meat Production	ANSC 5328 Meat Production (3-0). This course is designed to educate students about the global product that is meat and to expose students to the conversion of muscle to meat with emphasis on physical and biochemical changes. Microbiology and other related characteristics of meat and its implication in commercial meat processing. A course designed to teach the advance physical and chemical components of meat tissues, as well as, quantitative and qualitative attributes of meat and meat products, including processing, manufacturing, distribution, and preservation principles of meat production. Students will understand technological and manipulative skills in the slaughter and cutting of meat animals and the processing of meat products. To further discuss anatomy, muscle structure and function, chemical composition and physical characteristics of carcasses and cuts as determinants of live animal and meat quality.
ANSC 5331	Ruminant Nutrition	ANSC 5331 Ruminant Nutrition (3-0). Physiology and chemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in ruminants; nutrient functions, requirements, utilization and the effects of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. An emphasis will be placed on ruminant specific metabolism and the net energy system.
ANSC 5403	ST: Adv Equine Nut/Physiology	ANSC 5403 Special Topics (4-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the ANSC chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
ANSC 6301	Thesis Proposal	ANSC 6301 Thesis Proposal (0-6). Satisfactory completion of this course will result in an acceptable prospectus presented to the Graduate Committee.
ANSC 6302	Thesis Defense	ANSC 6302 Thesis Defense (0-6). The student will enroll in this course each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made. Satisfactory completion of this course will result in the completed thesis presented to the Graduate Committee, accepted by the ANRS dean, and filed in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs.