| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Animal Sciences (X) |
Survey of beef and dairy cattle, companion animals, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. Includes the importance of product technology and the basic principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology, and behavior as they apply to breeding, selection, feeding, and management. Lecture and lab.
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Introductory course that will provide novice students with the fundamentals of animal-animal and animal-human interactions for domestic farm animals. Emphasizes hands-on experiences to develop a background in the concepts and practice of recognizing and understanding the animal's physiology and behavior, animal well being, and animal responses to human interactions. Prerequisite:
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General approach to meat utilization with emphasis on selecting, grading, cutting, and pricing meat for the home, restaurant, and food service industry; includes laboratory. When appropriate, field trips are taken to area commercial establishments. See Class Schedule approximate cost.
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Lecture/discussion course that will provide students an overview of biotechnology and animals. Focuses on biotechnological achievements involving animals and how they influence the global development of agriculture, medicine, and industry. Topics will be covered from scientific, discovery, historical, social, and political perspectives.
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Student participation in the transformation of live animals through harvest and carcass fabrication into food products for human consumption; includes laboratory. Purchase of personal equipment is required; see Class Schedule for approximate cost.
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An experimental course on a special topic in animal sciences. Topic may not be repeated except in accordance with the Code. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. No more than 12 hours may be counted toward graduation.
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Surveys the dairy industry; examines principles of breeding, selection, reproduction, feeding, milking and management of dairy cattle. Prerequisite:
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Evaluation of physical traits of dairy cattle in relation to economic value and genetic improvement; sire selection, mating systems, and genetic merit for dairy cattle. Field trip required. See Class Schedule for approximate cost of field trip. Prerequisite:
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Examination of the world's animals, domesticated and wild, and their uses in various climatic, economic and cultural contexts. Exploration of their contemporary management and their future prospects. Provides background for international experiences, such as
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Focus on the principles of managing horses from birth through breeding; topics include reproductive physiology, breeding management, nutrition, diseases, parasites, herd health programs, genetics, facility design and exercise physiology. Prerequisite:
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An introduction to companion animal biology through consideration of the physical structure, nutrition, behavior, and reproduction of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Basic biological concepts contribute to discussion of best husbandry practices and preventive health care. Legal and economics issues, ethical considerations, and other topics associated with companion animals are also discussed.
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Study principles and techniques used in meat animal and carcass evaluation along with factors that influence composition, meat quality and preparation. Students planning to enroll in
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Application of current scientific tools, methods, and performance programs available to livestock breeders for improving beef cattle, swine, sheep, and horses; emphasis on the changing nature of modern breeds of livestock as influenced by selection, economics, and consumer and market trends. Sophomore standing; credit or concurrent registration in
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Examines basic principles of beef cattle and swine management for students other than animal sciences majors. Credit is not given for both
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Course explores humane education as it pertains to companion animals, primarily cats and dogs. The historical aspects of domestication and humane education as well as modern-day relationships between humans and companion animals are addressed. Pet over population and resulting animal shelter issues are discussed in detail. Selection, behavior, and care of companion animals are studied with a focus on promoting the human-companion animal bond, behavioral wellness, and safety. Animal protection laws, animal control laws, and the connection between animal cruelty and violent behavior toward humans are also examined. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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In this introductory course, a survey of stem cell research is presented and discussed. Topics include Reproductive and Developmental Biology and Physiology of both adult- and embryo-derived stem cells, and their application to Regenerative Medicine. Each student as part of a group will identify research articles relative to each focus area and lead the discussion of the article for the whole class. Prerequisite:
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Explores the current and historical functions and influences of companion animals in American society. Topics include the evolution of animal protection, the use of assistance and service animals, and the growth of the pet supply industry. Controversial issues which are of current concern to society will also be examined.
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Supervised, off-campus learning experience in an animal-related enterprise. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of ten hours. Prerequisite: Good academic standing;
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Supervised, on-campus learning experience associated with subject matter specific to animal sciences. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of ten hours. Prerequisite: Good academic standing;
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Individual research in animal sciences. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of ten hours. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.5; not open to students on probation; consent of instructor.
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Presentations and discussion of employment opportunities, departmental research activities, and topics relevant to animal agriculture. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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Field studies of farms and service industries; discusses and demonstrates management practices on commercial farms. Trip normally taken during spring break, see Class Schedule for approximate cost.
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Explores the relationships between humans and companion animals and the roles and functions that animals play in today's society. Examines the evolution of the human/companion animal bond, benefits and disadvantages of this bond, and working/nonworking roles of companion animals. Controversial issues which are of current concern to society will be examined in detail. Writing and in-class discussions are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Understand and apply current scientific research and principles of equine science to intensive horse production. An in-depth approach to equine reproductive physiology, nutrition, anatomy and exercise physiology will be followed using a combined lecture and laboratory format. Emphasis on current research and hands-on techniques. Prerequisite:
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Study characteristics associated with the value of carcasses, primal and retail cuts from meat animals; emphasize USDA grading and specifications as well as written communication. Field trips to meat packing plants are required; see Class Schedule for approximate cost.
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