AGSCI 5000 4 credits Animal Nutrition

Practical application of nutrition principles to livestock feeding; the characteristics of feeds; practice in formulating rations and studies of their relative economy in the management of herds and flocks.

AGSCI 5010 3 credits Dairy Product Analysis and Processing

The testing of milk and dairy products; elements of the manufacture of various dairy products in relation to quality milk production on the farm.

AGSCI 5030 3 credits Genetics of Livestock Improvement

Qualitative and quantitative genetics and their application to the breeding and improvement of domestic animals.

AGSCI 5040 3 credits Principles of Meat Science

Structure and composition of skeletal and connective tissue; postmortem changes affecting meat quality and processing characteristics; processing techniques and quality control tests for meat products.

AGSCI 5070 3 credits Biotechnology in Animal Science

Principles of current methodologies used in biotechnology and the specific application to areas of animal science will be presented.

AGSCI 5270 3 credits Landscape Design

An exploration of the basic principles and practices of landscape design including the art of landscapes, comprehensive site analysis and base map preparation, design principles, understanding and respect for the plant materials in landscapes, graphic skills and preparation of landscape drawings.

AGSCI 5330 3 credits Soil Morphology and Classification

Morphology and classification of soils; interpreting and using soil survey information; describing and mapping soil properties.

AGSCI 5600 3 credits Ration Formulation/Evaluation

Basis of ration formulation and evaluation. Formulation using different methods with major emphasis on computer programs. Evaluation using case studies of herds with nutritional problems.

AGSCI 6030 4 credits Beef Management

Management principles of beef production including selection, feeding, marketing, reproduction, and promotion.

AGSCI 6040 4 credits Swine Management

The management of technologies incurred in selecting, feeding, breeding, housing, disease control, and handling are discussed and demonstrated. The student is introduced to the organizational structure, economic realities, and production trends current in the industry.

AGSCI 6050 3 credits Sheep and Wool Management

The principles and problems involved in sheep and wool production.

AGSCI 6070 4 credits Dairy Cattle Management

Principles and problems involved in dairy cattle management. Emphasis will be placed on actual involvement in making managerial decisions.

AGSCI 6080 3 credits Ruminant Nutrition

Anatomy and physiology of the ruminant gastrointestinal tract; the digestion, absorption, metabolism, utilization, and biochemical functions of nutrients as applied to ruminants.

AGSCI 6090 3 credits Monogastric Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients in monogastrics. Nutrition of protein, energy, fat, minerals, vitamins, and feed additives for swine, horses, and poultry. Practical application and ration balancing for each species studies.

AGSCI 6110 4 credits Farm Animal Reproduction

Covers basic anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology for reproduction in cattle, swine, sheep, horses, and poultry. Basic concepts and principles will be integrated with reproductive management including proper utilization of artificial insemination, estrous synchronization, and ova transplant.

AGSCI 6130 3 credits Mammalian Endocrinology

(Offered under AGSCI 6130 and BIOLOGY 6130.) The structural and functional classification of hormones, principles of hormone action, and the regulation of body functions by the endocrine system with emphasis on homeostasis.

AGSCI 6150 3 credits Biology of Lactation

Basic anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, and biochemistry of the mammary gland; factors affecting milk yield and composition; diseases and abnormalities of the mammary gland; principles and mechanics of milking machines.

AGSCI 6350 3 credits Soil and Water Conservation

The application of physical, chemical, and biological principles to soil and water conservation.

AGSCI 6370 3 credits Soil Physics

Physical properties, moisture relations and methods of physical analysis of soil with respect to soil structure, soil water, soil air and soil temperature.

AGSCI 6390 4 credits Soil Analysis

Methods of analysis and the use of special equipment in determining soil reaction, available and total nutrients, and other constituents of the soil.

AGSCI 7920 0-2 credits Seminar Paper Research

AGSCI 7980 1-4 credits Independent Study in Agriculture

The amount of graduate credit allowed for independent study may not exceed a total of four credits except with the special permission of the student's advisor and the graduate dean. Approval must be secured before independent study courses are begun. Students who register for independent study must submit at or before registration a description signed by the instructor conducting the independent study of the subject to be covered. Independent study may not be used for collecting information for the seminar paper.

AGSCI 7990 3-6 credits Thesis Research