Courses

Because our program is interdisciplinary, we invite students to choose from courses offered by our department (see list below) as well as those offered by other departments and programs at the University of Minnesota.

ANSC 5099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule or department. Topics may use guest lectures/experts.

ANSC 5200 - Statistical Genetics and Genomics

(4.0 cr; =[CMB 5200]; Prereq-[Stat 3021 or equiv], [Biol 4003 or equiv]; fall, every year)
Linkage analysis for mapping genes with codominance, dominance, imprinting inheritance modes, linkage/transmission disequilibrium. Radiation hybrid mapping. Parentage testing. Testing/estimation of candidate gene effects. Experimental designs, statistical analysis for mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) with additive, dominance, and epistasis effects, and for gene expression studies using microarrays. QTL analysis of gene expression data for mapping transcriptional regulation factors.

ANSC 8111 - Genetic Improvement of Animals

(3.0 cr; Prereq-#)
Application of population genetics to livestock breeding; selection index theory and practice; basis of relationships and covariances among relatives; and selection based on multiple sources of information.

ANSC 8121 - Linear Model Methods

(3.0 cr; Prereq-Stat 5021)
Techniques and statistical tools for analysis of data. Matrix manipulation, least-squares procedures, correction for environmental factors, estimation of components of variance, and standard errors of estimates.

ANSC 8131 - Molecular Biology Techniques

(3.0 cr; =[CMB 8335]; Prereq-BioC 4332, Biol 4003; spring, every year)
Basic theory and current methodologies of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology. Lab work includes DNA and RNA hybridization, gene transfer, and polymerase chain reaction techniques. Primarily for students with limited exposure to molecular biology.

ANSC 8134 - Ethical Conduct of Animal Research

(2.0 cr; =[VMED 8134]; Prereq-Grad student or prof school student or #; A-F or Aud)
Ethical considerations in use of animal subjects in agricultural, veterinary, and biomedical research. Federal, state, and University guidelines relating to proper conduct for acquisition/use of animals for laboratory, observational, epidemiological, and clinical research. Regulatory requirements, bases for what is deemed proper conduct. Societal impact on scientific investigations utilizing animal subjects.

ANSC 8194 - Research in Animal Genetics

(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research in quantitative genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and other areas related to animal breeding.

ANSC 8211 - Animal Growth and Development

(3.0 cr; Prereq-#; spring, every year)
Whole body growth of animals, bone, and adipose tissue; structure, function, differentiation, and development of tissues; mode of action of hormones, growth factors, and growth promoters.

ANSC 8294 - Research in Muscle Chemistry and Physiology

(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research in selected areas.

ANSC 8311 - Animal Bioenergetics

(3.0 cr; Prereq-BioC 4331 recommended, #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Integrated systems approach to energy metabolism of animals. Application of classical techniques of calorimetry and comparative slaughter, development of systems for expressing energy content of feeds, and techniques for measuring whole body and organ metabolism of specific nutrients. Offered alternate years.

ANSC 8312 - Protein Metabolism

(3.0 cr; Prereq-BioC 4331; A-F or Aud)
Basic and applied concepts of protein metabolism in farm animals.

ANSC 8320 - Concepts and Developments in Nutritional Physiology

(3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Review and critical evaluation of pertinent scientific literature.

ANSC 8330 - Concepts and Developments in Animal Nutrition

(1.0 - 2.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Review, critical evaluation of recent research reports.

ANSC 8333 - FTE: Master's

(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)

ANSC 8340 - Concepts and Developments in Swine Nutrition

(2.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Review and critical evaluation of scientific literature.

ANSC 8344 - Mechanisms of Hormone Action

(2.0 cr; Prereq-Course in biochemistry or cell biology or #; fall, even years)
Major signal transduction, apoptosis. Topics incorporate pharmacology, biochemistry, and cell biology of hormone action in relevant physiological systems. Lectures on basic principles. Specialized lectures. Discussion of primary literature.

ANSC 8394 - Research in Animal Nutrition

(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research in selected areas: topics and animal species determined by consultation.

ANSC 8411 - Physiology of Reproduction

(3.0 cr; Prereq-3305 or equiv; A-F or Aud)
Emphasis is on gametogenesis, conception, and implantation.

ANSC 8421 - Physiology of Fertilization and Gestation

(3.0 cr; Prereq-3305 or #)
Physiological events occurring during gametogenesis; capacitation and fertilization; period of the embryo; period of the fetus; and parturition.

ANSC 8431 - Immunoreproduction

(3.0 cr; Prereq-3305 or #)
Blood groups and polymorphic proteins affecting reproduction; immunoglobulin formation; antigens of semen, ova, and genital secretions; immunopathology; maternal-fetal incompatibility; and antibodies to hormones.

ANSC 8444 - FTE: Doctoral

(1.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)

ANSC 8451 - Reproductive Endocrinology

(2.0 cr; Prereq-3305 or 3327 or equiv, BioC 3021; A-F or Aud)
Hormonal regulation of mammalian reproductive cycles and seasonal patterns; nutritional and stress effects on reproductive endocrinology; mechanism of hormone action.

ANSC 8494 - Research in Animal Physiology

(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Individual research under faculty direction. Topic determined by consultation: a specialized aspect of a thesis problem or an independent problem of mutual interest to graduate student and adviser.

ANSC 8510 - Graduate Seminar

(1.0 - 2.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Student presentations of literature, proposals, and research results; instructional guidelines and performance evaluation; preparation of visual material.

ANSC 8594 - Research in Animal Science

(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research including experimental studies in disciplines associated with animal production and research, with emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.

ANSC 8666 - Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits

(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 60.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)

ANSC 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's

(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)

ANSC 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral

(1.0 - 24.0 cr [max 100.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)