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Animal Science
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
ANS 102 Introduction to Animal Industry
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of livestock and poultry industries and practices. Includes production, marketing and distribution. Also includes
application of scientific principles to health, behavior, nutrition, reproduction and performance.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ANS 170 Equine Anatomy and Physiology
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Basic instruction in the structure and function of the horse. Includes an introduction to the scientific method as it relates to
the horse, anatomy and physiology of the equine species, and basics of conformation analysis.
Information: Prepares the student for further studies in equine science.
Offered: Spring.
ANS 171 Horse Care and Management
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
The care and management of the horse as a domestic companion animal. Includes basic veterinary requirements, feeds
and feeding, stabling, and preventive health care.
Offered: Summer.
ANS 172 Horse Health I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Basic instruction in equine animal science. Includes equine conformation disorders, basic equine nutrition and disorders of
nutrition, parasitology, infectious diseases, and injury induced lameness.
Offered: Spring.
ANS 173 Horse Health II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Advanced topics in equine animal science. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the equine nervous, endocrine, and
reproductive system; reproductive physiology of the mare and the stallion; breeding management practices; foaling and
the neonatal period; foal management; advanced techniques in equine reproduction; business management for the mare
owner and the stallion service manager.
Prerequisite(s): ANS 172.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ANS 195 Introduction to Research in Animal Science
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Introduction to the methods of research in Animal Science. Includes scientific laboratory procedures, experimental design,
scientific writing, scientific ethics, and current research in working laboratories.
Information:
Three credit hours of Animal Science and consent of instructor are required before enrolling in this course.
Content of study and its manner of execution must be developed through mutual agreement between the student and
the instructor prior to enrollment in the course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ANS 196 Independent Study in Animal Science
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Introductory study of a particular Animal Science subject or subjects to hone skills while working in an independent
format.
Information:
Three credit hours of Animal Science and consent of instructor are required before enrolling in this course.
Content of study and its manner of execution must be developed through mutual agreement between the student and
the instructor prior to enrollment in the course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ANS 213 Animal Genetics
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles of genetics. Includes classical, molecular and population genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100IN or higher.
Offered: Fall.
ANS 215 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Includes structure and function of body systems. Also includes a review of
basic cellular biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100IN or higher.
Offered: Spring.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
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