AVS 100 Orientation to Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences 1(2,0) Study of the role of animal agriculture in the world today with emphasis on supply and demand of end products and careers available in the animal industry.
AVS 101 Dairy Foods 1(1,0) Production aspects of dairy foods from the farmer to the consumer including such products as ice cream, yogurt, and various cheeses; the use of these foods for nutrition and pleasure. Students who have received credit for AVS 430 will not be allowed to enroll in or receive credit for AVS 101.
AVS 102 Mammalian Reproduction 1(1,0) Physiology and endocrinology of the reproductive processes in male and female mammals with emphasis on farm animals. Control of reproductive cycles, diseases, sexuality, and effects of drugs on reproduction are discussed.
AVS 108 Animal and Dairy Science Techniques 1(0,2) Basic principles in handling of livestock and techniques of animal industries are discussed. Basics of animal anatomy and equipment and facilities used in animal production are presented.
AVS 110 Avian PetsBiology and Owner Responsibilities 1(1,0) Systematic coverage of the many types of birds that humans keep as social companions. Nutrition, environmental considerations, reproductive habits, health, and legal and economic aspects of these pets are considered.
AVS 120 Poultry Techniques 1(0,2) Basic principles in the handling and production of poultry are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands-on experience and visit commercial operations to view equipment, facilities, and production techniques. Preq: Consent of instructor.
AVS 150 Introduction to Animal Science 3(3,0) Survey of animal industries and their role in society. Examines the relationship between man and animals in both a current and historical context.
AVS 151 Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory 1(0,2) Examines the basic principles in the handling of livestock and techniques of farm animal production as well as orientation to animal production units. Coreq: AVS 150.
AVS 200 Beef Cattle Techniques 2(1,2) Examines the basic principles in the techniques and management associated with production of both beef cattle and sheep. Coreq: AVS 150, 151.
AVS 201 Poultry Techniques 2(1,2) Basic principles of the production of poultry are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands-on experience in the production and processing of poultry. Preq: AVS 151.
AVS 202 Introductory Animal Sciences 4(4,0) Systematic coverage of the basic principles involved in breeding, feeding, management, and product marketing in beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goat, horse, and poultry operations. Not open to students who have received credit for AGRIC 103.
AVS 203 Dairy Science Techniques 2(1,2) Introduction to dairy production and processing, laboratories include hands-on opportunities for management of dairy cattle, quality control of milk, and processing of milk and dairy products. Preq: AVS 151.
AVS 204 Horse Care Techniques 2(1,2) Basic principles of equine behavior, handling, and management are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands-on experience with various management techniques including handling and all aspects of health care.
AVS 205 Horsemanship I 2(0,4) Designed for beginner to intermediate riders. The mechanics of safety, longeing, basic position, cues, and rider's aids for both western and English disciplines are covered. Preq: AVS 151.
AVS 206 Swine Techniques 2(1,2) Examines the basic principles in the techniques and management associated with production of swine. Preq: AVS 150, 151.
AVS 207 Horsemanship II 2(0,4) Designed for intermediate to advanced riders to enhance basic horsemanship and develop specific skills for advanced maneuvers in both western and English disciplines. Students concentrate on individual work and establish finesse and subtlety of aids. Training and artificial aids are discussed and/or implemented in riding sessions. Preq: AVS 205 and consent of instructor.
AVS 208 Techniques of Teaching Horsemanship 3(2,2) Discusses teaching techniques and theory and handling of large mounted groups. Trains beginner through advanced levels. Preq: AVS 205.
AVS 210 Animal Science Techniques 1(0,2) Livestock handling techniques used in the animal industry are discussed. Principles of animal care and management for livestock production are emphasized. Preq: AVS 108.
AVS 260 Sophomore Internship 1-12(0,3-36) Off-campus, preplanned, supervised educational experience in a work environment related to animal/veterinary sciences. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written report. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Sophomore standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and consent of instructor.
AVS 301 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4(3,3) Physiology and associated anatomy of the body systems, including nervous, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Designed primarily for students in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111.
AVS 302 Livestock Selection and Evaluation I 2(1,2) Selection and evaluation of the meat species of livestock with application of theory applied in multiple field exercises.
AVS 303 Livestock Selection and Evaluation II 2(1,2) Selection and evaluation of the meat species of livestock with application of theory applied in multiple field exercises. AVS 302.
AVS 304 Evaluation of Dairy Products 2(1,2) Emphasizes sensory evaluation of dairy products; discussion of basic principles of organoleptic evaluation, fundamental rules for scoring and grading dairy products; evaluation of all classes of dairy products based on established grades and score cards.
AVS 305 Meat Grading and Selection 2(1,2) Classification, grading, and selection of beef, lamb, and pork carcasses and wholesale cuts and factors influencing quality and value are studied. Students are eligible to compete in intercollegiate meat-judging contests.
AVS 309 Principles of Equine Evaluation 2(0,4) Discusses the selection and evaluation of equines for various disciplines. Emphasis is placed on current industry standards with regard to "form to function." Students place classes of four horses and develop oral reasons to defend their placing. Opportunities for competitive horse judging teams are available.
AVS 310 Animal Health 3(3,0) Basic principles of animal health. Emphasizes disease prevention in beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, and swine. The most common and important diseases and zoonosis of farm animals are explained. Preq: AVS 150.
AVS 311 Dairy Cattle Selection 2(1,2) Dairy selection and evaluation methods are studied including evaluation according to the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association scorecard, linear evaluation, pedigrees, and Dairy Herd Improvement Association records. Emphasis is on presentation of oral reasons.
AVS 312 Forages and Grazing Systems 3(2,2) Familiarizes students with the interaction of forage plants and grazing animals. Practical application of theory is applied to management issues as it relates to the relationship between plants and animals. Preq: AVS 150, BIOL 103 or 111.
AVS 315 Animal Welfare 3(3,0) Discussion of past, present, and future human/animal interaction. Topics include wild animals, domestication, animal welfare organizations, animal rights organizations, welfare assessment, animal agriculture, animal research, and other current topics. Preq: Junior standing.
AVS 320 Veterinary and Medical Terminology 2(2,0) Promotes students' understanding and use of basic scientific and medical terminology and concepts, especially those of basic science, biology, anatomy, physiology, and medicine. Preq: BIOL 104.
AVS 323 Poultry and Poultry Products Evaluation 2(0,4) Selection of layers, broilers, and turkeys. Grading of poultry products according to USDA grade standards is also studied. Students are eligible to compete in intercollegiate poultry judging contests. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
AVS 330 Animal Pathology 3(3,0) Acquaints students with animal pathology including cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, immunologic disease, and pathology of various organ systems. Preq: AVS 301.
AVS 353 Meats 2(2,0) Study of the chemical and physical composition of meat, meat hygiene, nutritive value, curing, freezing, and meat by-products. Preq: AVS 108, 202.
AVS 354 Meats Laboratory 1(0,3) Selection and grading of meat animals and carcasses. Practical work in slaughtering of animals and in the cutting, curing, and freezing of meats. Emphasis is on the identification of wholesale and retail cuts. Preq: AVS 108, 202.
AVS 360 Advanced Internship 1-12(0,3-36) Off-campus, preplanned, reviewed, approved, and supervised educational experience in an area related to animal and veterinary sciences. Based on a multifaceted work experience in a highly structured professional environment. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written and oral report. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and consent of instructor.
AVS 370, H370 Principles of Animal Nutrition 3(3,0) Familiarizes students with nutrients and feeds used in livestock and specialty animal production. Methods of evaluating common feed-stuffs are covered along with a survey of the functioning of the various digestive systems. Practical aspect to feeding each species is covered. Preq: AVS 150, CH 102.
AVS 375, H375 Applied Animal Nutrition 3(2,2) Students learn procedures for formulating diets that meet nutrient requirements of livestock and poultry, utilizing traditional mathematical approaches and computerized formulation. Computerized least-cost formulation of diets is covered along with familiarization with feeding systems and approaches. Preq: AVS 370.
AVS 385 Equine Behavior and Training 2(0,4) Introduces students to the initial processes in gentling and riding young horses. Students work with two- and three-year-old horses to desensitize them to stimuli in preparation for riding. Students do groundwork and put the initial rides on the horses. Preq: AVS 205 or 207.
AVS 386 Advanced Equine Behavior and Training 2(0,4) Students train young horses advanced skills in western or English disciplines. Students actively prepare horses for show or sale and participate in a show or marketing/sale of their assigned horse. Develops students' negotiation and communication skills, industry insight, and industry-specific jargon. Preq: AVS 385.
AVS 390 Practicum 1-3(0,3-9) On-campus, pre-planned, supervised learning experience in an area related to animal and veterinary sciences. Gives experience not covered in other classwork. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Consent of instructor supervising practicum.
AVS 400, 600 Avian Physiology 2(2,0) Detailed study of the structure and function of organ systems of avian species with emphasis on digestion and reproduction. Students are given an opportunity to study organ system(s) of their choice using quantitative physiological techniques. Preq: AVS 201, 301, or consent of instructor.
AVS 401, H401, 601 Beef Production 4(3,2) Discusses breeding, feeding, reproduction, and management of beef cattle. Emphasizes production systems integrating disciplines of animal agriculture into management plans and alternatives. Practical applications of beef production and management practices are also presented. Preq: AVS 202, 370.
AVS 402, 602 Poultry Management 4(3,2) Em
phasizes management, decision making, and application of technology
to the commercial production of poultry and poultry products.
AVS 403, 603 Laboratory Techniques 3(2,3) Research and quality control techniques commonly used in dairy science and related agrisci-ences. Preq: CH 102.
AVS 404, 604 Dairy Cattle Feeding and Management 4(3,2) Fundamental principles in the care, feeding, and management of dairy cattle of all ages. Topics include general consideration in selecting a breed and the individual cow, calf raising, growth and development of dairy heifers, care and maintenance of the milking herd, and feeding for milk production. Preq: AVS 202, 370.
AVS 405 Advanced Selection and Evaluation 2(0,4) Special and advanced training in selection and evaluation of breeding, performance, and market animals or their products. Species used are beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. Preq: AVS 302 or 303 or 304 or 305, 309 or 311 and consent of instructor.
AVS 406 Seminars and Related Topics 2(3,0) Students conduct in-depth library research on current topics related to animal science and give formal presentations using multimedia technology. Students also prepare scientific posters, learn interviewing skills, prepare résumés, and observe professional speakers. Preq: Senior standing.
AVS 407, 607 Equine Theriogenology 3(2,2) Review of reproductive anatomy and physiology in the mare and stallion, induction of estrus and ovulation, practices for optimal reproductive efficiency, semen collection, preservation and transport, embryo transfer, regulatory aspects of reproduction by various breed registries, noninfectious and infectious diseases affecting reproduction, reproductive health management. Preq: AVS 453.
AVS 408, H408, 608 Pork Production 4(3,2) Breeding, feeding, grading, marketing, and management of swine are studied. Practical applications from all phases of the production cycle are outlined in problem form to develop students' problem-solving abilities. Preq: AVS 202, 370.
AVS 409 Selected Topics 1-3(1-3,0) Topics of interest to students at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Provides experience with problems not covered in other courses or on thesis research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
AVS 410, 610 Domestic Animal Behavior 3(3,0) Provides knowledge and understanding of behavior related to perception, learning, sociality, reproduction, feeding, and health for application in production, training, and design of environments for optimum health and welfare of domestic animals. Preq: AVS 150, 151.
AVS 411, 611 Animal Growth and Development 3(3,0) Integration of the nutritional, physiological, and genetic basis for animal growth and development with application to livestock and poultry production. Includes the cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling these processes and emphasizes the genes that regulate animal products (meat, eggs, wool, and milk). Preq: AVS 301.
AVS 412, H412, 612 Advanced Equine Management 4(3,2) Further
discussion of special con
siderations of the equine regarding housing, manure management, nutrition,
reproduction, transportation, and behavior. Students gain insight into
how horses differ from other livestock species and their unique requirements
for the above systems. Preq: AVS 370.
AVS 413 Animal Products 3(2,3) Introduction to the safe and humane production of red meat, poultry, and dairy products. Includes HACCP principles and production of value-added animal products.
AVS (BIOSC, MICRO) 414, H414, 614 Basic Immunology 4(3,3) See MICRO 414.
AVS 415, 615 Contemporary Issues in Animal Science 3(3,0) Provides knowledge, understanding, and critical analytical skills on current issues in animal agriculture in diverse regional, national, and global social-cultural and political environments as they impact animals and man. Preq: AVS 150, 151, Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
AVS 416 Equine Exercise Physiology 4(3,2) Integration of muscle, bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems as related to the equine athlete. Encompasses biomechanics, kinetics, and kinesiology related concepts specific to the horse. Further discussion of diseases related to specific systems is covered. Preq: AVS 301.
AVS 417 Animal Agribusiness Development 4(3,2) Team-based development of a business relating to the animal industries. Students develop the business from the initial idea through operations. Focuses on the development of the business plan including financials, personnel management, and resources needed. Preq: ACCT 201 and AP EC 202 or consent of instructor.
AVS 418, 618 Muscle Biology and Lean Meats 3(2,2) Biology of animal muscle, connective, fat, and bone tissue with laboratory emphasis on low-fat sausages and restructured, value-added meat products. Preq: AVS 202.
AVS 420, 620 Poultry Science On-line 3(3,0) On-line course covering the physiology, nutrition, health, reproduction, genetics, breeding, housing, and management of commercial poultry species including the processing of meat and egg products.
AVS 422 Special Problems 1-3(0,3-9) Laboratory, library, or field study of problems related to animal and veterinary sciences, emphasizing development and testing of hypothesis and reporting of results. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Preq: Junior standing and consent of instructor supervising study.
AVS 425, 625 Poultry Products Grading and Technology 3(2,3) Factors important in the quality of poultry products are considered. Effects of production, handling, packaging, and storage on consumer acceptability are discussed. Quality evaluation is considered from the standpoint of tenderness, flavor, microbiology, and USDA grades. Preq: AVS 108, 202.
AVS 430, 630 Dairy Processing I 4(3,3) Processing and distribution of fluid milk and other dairy products with emphasis on composition, quality control, chemical, microbiological, and public health aspects. Preq: BIOL 104, CH 102.
AVS 431, 631 Dairy Processing II 4(3,3) Continuation of AVS 430, with emphasis on processing of cultured dairy products and frozen dairy products. Processing procedures, quality control, ingredients, formulations, and compositional and cultural characteristics of cultured and frozen dairy products are discussed. Preq: AVS 430.
AVS 441 Animal and Veterinary Sciences Teaching Experience 3(0,9) Formal teaching experience related to animal and veterinary sciences supervised by a faculty member. May involve classroom instruction , educational material development, and/or student evaluation and assessment. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written and oral report. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and consent of coordinating instructor.
AVS 442 Animal and Veterinary Sciences Extension Experience 3(0,9) Formal experience in extension education. Students are involved in development, implementation, or assessment of adult or youth educational programs related to animal and veterinary sciences, under supervision of extension professional. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written and oral report. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and consent of instructor.
AVS 443 AVS International Experience 1-3(0,3-9) Preplanned and approved international education/cultural experience supervised by Animal and Veterinary Sciences faculty member. Periodic reports or record keeping are required. Final report and oral presentation are required at end of experience. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
AVS 444 AVS Animal Agribusiness Travel Experience 2(1,2) Classroom and travel course to expose students to animal production operations, agribusiness, and industry leaders across various geographical areas. Travel is conducted during spring break and includes visits to farms, universities, and agribusinesses. Additional fee is required. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, consent of instructor.
AVS 450 Animal Production Systems 4(3,2) Critical analysis of animal production systems and associated factors. Principles of decision making, business analysis, management practices, resource assessment and allocation are covered in a variety of animal production schemes.
AVS 451, 651 Poultry Nutrition 2(2,0) Nutrient requirements of chickens, turkeys, and game birds and methods of determining these requirements are discussed. Deficiencies and excesses of vitamins and minerals and the effects of naturally occurring toxins are considered. Hand formulation and linear programming are introduced.
AVS 452, 652 Poultry Nutrition Laboratory 1(0,3) Provides training in basic laboratory skills and familiarizes students with common laboratory methods used in poultry nutrition.
AVS 453, H453, 653 Animal Reproduction 3(2,2) Reproductive physiology
and endocrinology of mammals with emphasis on farm animals and frequent
reference to reproduction in labo
ratory animals and humans. Preq: AVS 150, 301.
AVS 455, 655 Animal Reproductive Management 1(0,3) Physiology and endocrinology of pregnant and nonpregnant cows are discussed. Emphasizes methods of artificial insemination, pregnancy detection, and computer record keeping to achieve a high level of reproductive efficiency in cattle. Preq: AVS 150, 301; AVS 453 (or concurrent enrollment).
AVS 458, 658 Avian Microbiology and Parasitology 3(3,0) Agents causing poultry diseases; diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of specific diseases and their economic and public health significance.
AVS 461, 661 Physiology of Lactation 2(2,0) Anatomy and development of the mammary gland; physiological and biochemical regulation of mammary growth and milk secretion with emphasis on farm animals and reference to other mammals. Preq: AVS 202, BIOCH 305.
AVS 470, H470, 670 Animal Genetics 3(3,0) Fundamental principles relating to the breeding and improvement of livestock including variation, heredity, selection, linebreeding, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and other related subjects. Preq: AVS 150.
AVS (BIOSC) 480, 680 Vertebrate Endocrinology 3(3,0) See BIOSC 480.
AVS 491 Animal and Veterinary Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience 3(0,9) Formal laboratory, library, or field study of problems related to animal and veterinary sciences, emphasizing hypothesis development, testing, and reporting results. Each project is preplanned, reviewed, and approved. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written and oral report. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Junior standing in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and consent of instructor.