NC A&T Animal Science Courses

Animal Science | Poultry Science | Food Science | Laboratory Animal Science | Course Descriptions

Courses in Animal Science

110 Science of Animals that Serve Mankind
111 Introduction to Animal Science
212 Applied Nutrition and Feeding
214 Agricultural Genetics
217 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
311 Livestock Production
312 Meat and Meat Products
313 Livestock Evaluation
315 Horse Production
316 Swine Production and Management
413 Sanitation and Diseases of Farm Animals
611 Principles of Animal Nutrition
613 Livestock and Meat Evaluation
614 Animal Breeding
615 Selection of Meat and Meat Products
624 Physiology of Reproduction in Vertebrate Species (formerly 617)
618 Seminar in Animal Science
619 Special Problems in Livestock Management
665 Biotechnology
713 Advanced Livestock Production

Courses in Poultry Science

35l Poultry Production
354 Fundamentals of Poultry Breeding
555 Incubation and Hatchery Management
556 Processing and Marketing of Poultry Products
641 Disease Management of Livestock and Poultry (formerly 553)
657 Poultry Anatomy and Physiology
659 Special Problems in Poultry

Courses in Food Science

536 Food Plant Management
54l Food Packaging

Courses in Laboratory Animal Science

161 Orientation I
162 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science
261 Medical Terminology
262 Advanced Laboratory Animal Science
361 Integrated Anatomy
362 Microscopic Anatomy
363 Internship I
365 Biology, Diseases and Care of Laboratory Animals
461 Physiology of Domestic Animals
462 Principles of Medical Science
463 Internship II
464 Types and Breeds of Food Animals
465 Types and Breeds of Companion Animals
466 Types and Breeds of Laboratory Animals
564 Introduction to Research
569 Seminar in Laboratory Animal Science
636 Principles Toxicology
653 Laboratory Animal Management and Clinical Techniques (formerly 563)
660 Special Techniques in Specimen Preparation, Immunological Techniques,
Electron Microscopy, Radiology or Histotechnology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ll0 Science of Animals that Serve Mankind Credit 3(3-0)
A study of the fundamental principles of animal science for those students not majoring in the animal sciences. Emphasis will be on the role of animals that serve mankind. Offered in the Spring.

lll Introduction to Animal Science Credit 3(2-2)
A study of the application of basic sciences - animal genetics, physiology, nutrition and disease control to improve dairy, livestock and poultry production, processing and merchandising. Offered in the Fall and Spring.

2l2 Applied Nutrition and Feeding Credit 3(3-0)
Introduction to principles of nutrition on a comparative species basis, composition of feeds and principles of feeding. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111.
Offered in the Spring.

2l4 Agricultural Genetics Credit 3(2-2)
A study of the basic principles of heredity in relation to animal and plant improvement. Laboratory work dealing with the cytological and genetically basis of inheritance. Prerequisite: Biology l00, Botany l40 or Zoology l60. Offered in the Fall.

2l7 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals Credit 3(2-2)
Study of functions and structures of the body systems and organs of domestic animals. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111, Zoology l60. Offered in the Spring.

311 Livestock Production Credit 3(2-2)
Selection, breeding, feeding, housing and general management of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Prerequisite: Animal Science 2l2. Offered in the Spring.

3l2 Meat and Meat Products Credit 3(2-2)
Introduction of meats from the standpoint of the consumer, processor and producer. Emphasis on meat as a food; inspection, grading, processing, preservation and identification. Offered in the Fall.

3l3 Livestock Evaluation Credit l(0-3)
Study of correlation of type, grade, degree of finish and other factors in the live animals with carcass grade, yield and value in cattle, sheep and swine. Objective and subjective selection of herd replacements. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Animal Science 111. Offered in the Fall.

315 Horse Production Credit 3(2-2)
A survey of the light horse industry in the United States including the various breeds and registry associations. Also included will be comparative judging of breed groups, preventative procedures and control of diseases, and the breeding, care and management of the light horse.

3l6 Swine Production and Management Credit 3(2-2)
Aspects of developing and managing swine production facilities are studied practices for the commercial swine producer are emphasized. Areas of study include nutrition, reproduction, health, breeding, marketing and the economics related to swine production. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111. Offered in the Spring.

4l3 Sanitation and Diseases of Farm Animals Credit 2(2-0)
Sanitation and the common diseases of livestock with reference to causes, prevention and treatment and their relation to the environment. Offered in the Spring only.

611 Principles of Animal Nutrition Credit 3(3-0)
Fundamental of modern animal nutrition including classification of nutrients, their general metabolism and role in productive functions. Offered in the Spring only.

6l3 Livestock and Meat Evaluation Credit 2(l-2)
Selection and evaluation of desirable animals in both market and breeding classes. Identification and evaluation of wholesale and retail cuts of meat. Prerequisite: Animal Science 3l2 and 3l3. Offered alternating Summers.

6l4 Animal Breeding Credit 3(3-0 )
Application of genetic and breeding principles of livestock production and improvement. Phenotypic and genotypic effects of selection methods and systems of mating. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111 and 2l4. Offered in the Spring.

6l5 Selection of Meat and Meat Products Credit 3(2-2)
Identification, grading and cutting of meats. Offered in alternating Summers.

6l8 Seminar in Animal Science Credit l(l-0)
A review and discussion of selected topics and recent advances in the fields of animal and food science. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered in the Spring.

6l9 Special Problems in Livestock Management Credit 3(3-0)
Special work in problems dealing with feeding, breeding and management in the production of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered in the Fall.

624 Physiology of Reproduction in Vertebrate Species Credit 3(3-0)
(formerly 6l7)
The course consists of the study of mechanisms of reproductive processes with special emphasis on their interaction with the disciplines of nutrition, immunology and biochemistry. Prerequisite: ANSC 46l or ANSC 623 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternating Falls.

665 Biotechnology Credit 3(2-2)
The course will present basic principles and provide laboratory experience in DNA technologies. Concepts of nucleic acid structure and function related to the applications in biotechnology will be studied. Methods to be studied are: isolating DNA and RNA, genomic DNA and plasmid DNA analysis, gel electrophoresis, Southern hybridizations, gene probes, and other methods.

7l3 Advanced Livestock Production Credit 3(2-2)
Review of research relating to various phases of livestock production; fitting the livestock enterprise into the whole farm system. Special attention to overall economic operation. Offered in the Fall.


COURSES IN DAIRY SCIENCE

321 Dairy Cattle Production Credit 3(2-2)
Management and selection for efficient milk production. Lactation, care of dairy equipment, use of records and housing of dairy cattle. Prerequisite: Animal Science 2l2. Offered in the Fall.

323 Dairy Cattle Evaluation Credit l(0-2)
Characteristics of dairy breeds, comparative judging, selection of dairy cattle, sire selection and pedigrees. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111. Offered in the Spring.

340 Milk and Milk Products Credit 3(2-2)
Study of the chemistry of milk, milk processing, milk products and quality. Prerequisite: Chemistry l02 or l07. Offered in the Spring.

629 Special Problems in Dairy Management Credit 3(3-0)
Special work in problems dealing with dairy production. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered in the Spring only.

536 Food Plant Management Credit 2(l-2)
Organization and management of food plants. Procurement of raw material supplies, plant layout, equipment for plants, distribution of products, costs of operation, and record keeping. Offered in the Fall.

54l Food Packaging Credit 2(2-0)
Characteristics of packaging materials, strength, elasticity, permeability, food packaging machines, adhesives, as related to product wholesomeness and package design as a form of advertising. Prerequisite: Chemistry l02 or l07. Offered in the Fall.

COURSES IN POULTRY SCIENCE

351 Poultry Production Credit 3(2-2)
Practices and principles of poultry production. Prerequisite: Animal Science 111. Offered in the Fall.

354 Fundamentals of Poultry Breeding Credit 4(3-2)
Breeding and selection and improvement of stock. Prerequisite: Animal Science 2l4 and Poultry Science 35l. Offered in alternating Springs.

555 Incubation and Hatchery Management Credit 4(2-4)
Management of poultry farm and hatchery operation. Prerequisite: Poultry Science 35l. Offered in the Spring.

556 Processing and Marketing of Poultry Products Credit 3(2-2)
Methods of killing, dressing, grading and storage of poultry meats and the grading and storage of eggs. Transportation of poultry products and factors influencing price. Offered in the Spring.

641 Disease Management of Livestock and Poultry Credit 3(3-0)
(formerly 553)
Prevention and control of diseases will be studied in livestock species and poultry, as well as the micro and macro environments that results in disease.
Prerequisites: ANSC 4l3 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternating Springs.

657 Poultry Anatomy and Physiology Credit 3(2-2)
A course which deals with the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the domestic fowl. Prerequisite: Poultry Science 35l. Offered in alternating Spring and Summers.

659 Special Problems in Poultry Credit 3(3-0)
Assignment of work along special lines in which a student may be interested, given largely by project method for individuals in Poultry Science. Prerequisite: Three advanced courses in Poultry Science. Offered in the Fall.

LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

161 Orientation I Credit l(l-0)
A general orientation to college academic life with consideration for program demands, learning techniques and resources.

l62 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science Credit 3(3-0)
An introduction to the field of Laboratory Animal Science which includes ethical considerations, history of use, laws and guidelines association with use of laboratory animals.

26l Medical Terminology Credit 3(3-0)
An introduction to medical terminology with emphasis on vocabulary building using Latin and Greek terms as it relates to basic anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

262 Advanced Laboratory Animal Science Credit 3(3-0)
Advanced study in the field of Laboratory Animal Science as it relates to the management, health, basic science and husbandry of many of the less common laboratory animal species. Principles of laboratory animal nutrition, euthanasia, anesthesiology, pharmacology and surgical techniques will be discussed. Prerequisite: LAS l62.

36l Integrated Anatomy Credit 4(3-3)
Origin, development, and structure of bio-systems in laboratory animals, food animals and companion animals. Prerequisite: Laboratory Animal Science l62.

362 Microscopic Anatomy Credit 3(2-3)
Microscopic studies of cells and tissues of laboratory animals, food animals and companion animals. Prerequisite: Laboratory Animal Science 36l.

363 Internship I Credit 6(6-0)
On campus preparation and field experiences with Laboratory Animal Sciences activities. Prerequisite: Junior standing and special departmental permission.

365 Biology, Diseases and Care of Laboratory Animals Credit 4(3-3)
The biology, diseases and care of laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and testing. Study of behavior of common laboratory animals; handling, restraint; necropsy and diagnostic procedures: anesthesia, aseptic surgical.

46l Physiology of Domestic Animals Credit 3(2-3)
Study of function of bio-systems in laboratory animals farm animals and companion animals. Prerequisite: Laboratory Animal Science 36l.

462 Principles of Medical Science Credit 3(3-0)
An introduction to the basic concepts of diseases and the biological reactions to disease within the living body. Basic concepts on the living body, cell injury; inflammatory reactions; circulatory disturbances; immune disorders; growth disturbances; and the nature and cause of disease are
studied.

463 Internship II Credit 6(6-0)
Field experiences in Veterinary Medical activities. Prerequisite: LAS 363 and special departmental permission.

564 Introduction to Research Credit 3(2-3)
An introductory course in biomedical research techniques including the fundamental of laboratory investigations, precepts of the scientific method and experimental design, and the application of scientific instrumentation. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

569 Seminar in Laboratory Animal Science Credit l(l-0)

636 Principles of Toxicology Credit 3(3-0)
General principles involved in the absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants, including their biotraneformation, adverse effects, and factors that modify their effects will be studied. The toxic effects on specific target organs will also be studied. .

653 Laboratory Animal Management and Clinical Techniques Credit 4(2-6)
(formerly 563)
Principles, theories and current concepts of laboratory animal science will be discussed. Topics included will be government regulations, ethical considerations, animal facility management and animal health surveillance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered in the Spring.

660 Special Techniques in Specimen Preparation, Credit 3(l-6)
Immunological Techniques, Electron Microscopy,
Radiology or Histotechnology
The student will obtain special expertise in either the preparation of animal models for classroom, museum and special display, the theoretical and practical aspects of immunological techniques, electron and light microscopy, radiology, tissue culture or histochemistry. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Offered in the Fall, Spring, Summer.