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ANS 102 R - Introduction to Animal Science (3 units)

• Description: A comprehensive view of the livestock industries, including the way the science of biology is used in modern livestock practice.
• Prerequisite(s): open to students with no more than 7 units of animal science.
• Usually offered: Fall.

ANS 102 L - Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory (1 unit)

ANS 142 - Introduction to Animal Racing Industry (2 units)

• Description: Overview of the history, terminology, personnel, equipment and breeds of animals utilized in the racing industry.
• Usually offered: Fall.

ANS 210 - Introduction to Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation (3 units)

• Description: A practical, hands-on look at live animal evaluation of market and breeding beef, swine, sheep, and goats as related to contemporary industry issues that drive modern production practices.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 102 or consent of instructor.
• Usually offered: Spring.

ANS 213 Animal Genetics (3 units)

• Description: Principles of genetics including classical, molecular and population genetics.
• Prerequisite(s): 4 units of biology.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 215 - Physiology and Anatomy of Domestic Animals (3 units)

• Description: Systemic physiology and functional anatomy of domestic animals with emphasis on physiological systems of importance to animal production.
• Prerequisite(s): 3 units of biology.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 220 - Introduction to Dairy Science (2 units)

• Description: Students will become familiar with biology of the dairy cow, various physiological processes that affect milk production, technology utilized in modern dairies, physical considerations for choosing a dairy site, and environmental issues that face today's dairies.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 270 - Introduction to Horse Science (3 units)

• Description: An introduction to the fundamental aspects of horse science; ownership responsibilities, economics, anatomy, physiological systems and careers in the horse industry.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 271A - Training and Management of the Weanling (3 units)

• Description: The course will focus on the management of the young growing horse. Students will acquire hands on instruction in handling and training foals and information regarding current management practices in all aspects of raising young horses.
• Prerequisite(s): preference given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Sciences.
• Typical structure: 3 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 272 - Introduction to Horsemanship Programs (2 units)

• Description: Course focuses on establishing a program that develops the secure, balanced seat in the beginning rider. Students will gain information that allows them to interact with clientele in a professional manner and to develop a program that encourages future learning.
• Special course fee required: $200.
• Prerequisite(s): enrollment is limited. Preference given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Sciences.
• Typical structure: 4 hours laboratory, 1 hour lecture.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ANS 273 - Developing the Training Foundation in Yearlings (3 units)

• Description: This course will focus on the handling and management of the Thoroughbred yearling. Students will acquire hands-on knowledge of how to prepare the yearling animal for future training under saddle.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 297B - Intro to Competitive Livestock Judging (2 units)

• Description: This class will focus on the evaluation of both market and breeding cattle, sheep, goats, and swine with an added emphasis placed on oral reasons as related to collegiate livestock judging competition.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 210 or consent of instructor.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 299 - Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Some sections have special fees. Check with the department.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ANS 299H - Honors Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
• May be repeated an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Student must be active in the Honors College
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ANS  301 - Financial and Economic Strategy (3 units)

• Description: The course offers a presentation of financial and economic organizational strategic decision making. Class subject matter relates these general business practices to animal racing and animal science/production organizations. This course will not count toward a Business Minor.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS  302 - Management and the Human Side of Organizations (3 units)

• Description: The course offers a presentation of organizational and human asset management practice and theory in small to large businesses.  Class subject matter relates these general business practices to animal racing and animal science/production organizations. This course will not count toward a Business Minor.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 312 - Animal and Plant Genetics (4 units)

• Description: The course is designed to help students learn and use the basic concepts of the very broad field of genetics, including the sub-fields of transmission genetics, cytogenetics, cytoplasmic inheritance, quantitative inheritance, population genetics and evolution, and molecular genetics. Students will be able to solve a wide variety of genetics problems by utilizing the basic concepts and selecting an appropriate and effective approach. Students will also acquire some basic laboratory skills that will enhance their understanding of the concepts presented in the course.
• Prerequisite(s): PLS 130 or PLS 240 or MCB 182R and MCB 182L; CHEM 103A, CHEM 104A.
• Typical structure: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
• Identical to: PL S 312; VSC 312; PL S is home department.
• Course Fee: $22
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 313 - Principles of Animal Genetic Systems (3 units)

• Description: Basic concepts involved in the improvement of economically important traits of livestock through application of genetic principles. This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): MATH 110, AN S 213, MATH 263.
• Usually offered: Spring.

ANS 315L - Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1 unit)

• Description: Reproductive anatomy, evaluation, semen collection, artificial insemination, and estrus detection and synchronization. Students will work in small groups for 8 weeks on a specific topic.
• Prerequisite(s): or Concurrent registration, AN S 315R.
• Identical to: V SC 315L
• Course Fee: $20
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 315R - Physiology of Reproduction (3 units)

• Description: Study of the organs of reproduction and their accessories; physiology and endocrinology as related to the process of reproduction and milk secretion.
• Prerequisite(s): 3 units of animal anatomy/physiology, 2 semester of chemistry.
• Identical to: V SC 315R.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 316 - Equine Reproductive Physiology and Management (3 units)

• Description: The course will provide a review of basic equine reproductive physiology, and introduce students to the common reproductive management practices found in the industry today.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 315R.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 334 - Principles of Animal Nutrition (3 units)

• Description: To become acquainted with and learn basic nutrition concepts including: classification and function of Nutrients, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, digestive processes, feedstuff characterization, and diet formulation for domestic animals. This course will cover everything related to the nutrition and feeding of domestic animals and is intended for both majors needing a prerequisite Animal Nutrition class and non-majors desiring a stand alone course in Animal Nutrition.
• Prerequisite(s): two semesters of inorganic chemistry.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 336A - Applied Animal Nutrition (3 units)

• Description: Application of principles of nutrition to the feeding of livestock and poultry, nutrient composition and characteristics of feeds, nutrient requirements and diet formulation.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 340 - Race Track Marketing and Media Relations (3 units)

• Description: Concepts and issues related to the marketing and promotion of the animal racing facility and industry.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 142
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 342 - Organization and Administration of the Racing Department (3 units)

• Description: Basic duties and functions of the racing office and department. Personnel required and procedures utilized in developing the racing program.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 142
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 345 - Racing Laws and Enforcement (3 units)

• Description: Presentation of the regulatory framework of the Constitution, federal and state statutes, administrative rules and their relationship to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 142
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS  370 - Form and Function of the Equine Athlete (3 units)

• Description:This course will consist of lecture and live evaluation of equine conformation as it relates to athletic ability and soundness. Equine physiology, therapy for injuries and preventive techniques (sports medicine) will be discussed.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 270
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 371 - Sales and Marketing Strategies for Performance and Race Horse Propsects (3 units)

• Description: This course focuses on developing and marketing the Thoroughbred racing prospect. Students will condition yearlings to be presented at the annual Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association sale, as well as develop a business and marketing plan based on current industry standards. 1 hour lecture and 6 hours laboratory.
• Course Fee: $220
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS  372 - Intermediate Horsemanship and Training Techniques (2 units)

• Description: This course is designed to further the skills obtained in AN S272, Introduction to Horsemanship.  Riders will be exposed to more technical and theoretical knowledge of riding in both hunt seat and stock seat.  Students will also become acquainted with anatomical, physiological and psychological factors affecting both the horse and rider.  Students will each ride for one hour during the two-and-a-half hour lab sessions.  During the hours the student is not riding, they will observe an assigned partner and keep a riding journal.
• Course Fee: $200
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 272. Preference is given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Sciences.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS  380 - Food Safety and Microbiology (4 units)

• Description: To acquaint the student with contamination and microbiology of foods, and to discuss food safety issues regarding all types of food. The major focus is on procedures to produce safe food products for consumers and for all segments of the food industry.
• Course Fee: $50
• Usually offered: Fall, Summer 1  and Summer 2

ANS 395A - Professional Development in Animal Agriculture (1 unit)

• Description: Preparation of resumes and letters of introduction. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons from related animal industries.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 396A - Junior Livestock Judging Team (1 unit)

• Description: The development and discussion based exchange of scholarly information concerning livestock evaluation in relation to contemporary industry standards, in a small group setting.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 297B and/or consent of instructor
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 397C - Equitation Workshop (1 unit)

• Description: The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles. This course is designed for the student who after taking AN S272 wishes to continue in their learning of the art of equitation inside the show ring. There is no minimum level of riding experience necessary to participate in either this class or IHSA competition.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S272
• May be repeated: for credit 6 times (maximum 7 enrollments).
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring

ANS 399 - Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Some sections have special fees. Check with the department.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 399H - Honors Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Student must be active in the Honors College
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring.

ANS 408 - Nutritional Biology (3 units)

• Description: Structure and function of nutrients, digestion and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals; energy and maintenance of cellular functions; nutritional ecology of monogastrics and ruminants; elements of gene regulation; nutritional and hormonal influences on gene expression. This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
• Prerequisite(s): N_SC 308, or ANS 334; CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B; PSIO 202, PSIO 380 or PSIO 480.
• Identical to: N SC 408; N SC is home department.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 409 - Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3 units)

• Description: Overview of environmental variables that influence thermal environments around domestic animals and their physiological responses to those environments. Evaluation of physiological response will include the sub-cellular, cellular, systemic and whole animal levels. Emphasis will be placed on how biological systems are coordinated to respond to environmental change.
• May be convened with AN S 509.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 416 - Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Horses (3 units)

• Description: Course will focus on aspects of equine reproduction, with an emphasis placed on current assisted reproductive technologies. Students will gain experience with artificial insemination practices and develop an understanding of recent, cutting-edge biotechnology.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 315L, AN S 316. Graduate majors given enrollment preference.
• Typical structure: 3 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture.
• May be convened with AN S 516
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 420 - Meat Animal Composition (3 units)

• Description: Assessment of meat animal growth, development and composition.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S102 or equivalent
• Course Fee: $49
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 431 - Equine Nutrition and Management (3 units)

• Description: This course will focus on nutritional requirements of horses for growth, reproduction, lactation and work in addition to maintenance.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 334 or AN S 336 or AN S 408.
• May be convened with AN S 531
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 433 - Advanced Racing Laws and Enforcement (3 units)

• Description: Building on the framework presented in "Racing Laws and Enforcement" course, an in-depth presentation of select components of the regulation of the pari-mutuel industry. The course will also involve presentation and discussion of the current and evolving regulatory issues and challenges facing the industry.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 345
• May be convened with: AN S 533
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 441 - Race Track Organization, Structure, and Management (3 units)

• Description: Organizational structure and management issues involved in the administration of the animal racing facility.
• Prerequisite(s): ACCT 200,  ANS 142, ANS 301, ANS 345.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 442 - Racing Business, Strategies and Global Perspectives (3 units)

• Description: Strategies and management issues involved in the operations and administration of the animal racing facility. The focus is the strategic management of facilities, other uses for the facilities and the racing business internationally.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 345, AN S 433, AN S441
• May be convened with: AN S 542
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 443 - Research Animal Methods (3 units)

• Description: Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory animals used in research and teaching programs.
• Identical to: BIOC 443,  MIC 443,  MICR 443,  VSC 443; V SC is home department.
• May be convened with: AN S 543
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 444 - Development and Management of Racing Animals (3 units)

• Description: Presentation of theoretical and applied management practices in the development and marketing of racing animals in the commercial sector.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 142, AN S 270
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 445 - Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism (3 units)

• Description: Goals are to increase understanding of metabolism and metabolic regulation through an integration of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. Focus will be on lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Differences in nutritional biochemistry between species and how physiological states regulate nutrient partitioning will be concentrated on.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 215, AN S 336, or equivalent, or consent of instructor
• May be convened with AN S 545
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 446 - Human Resource Management (3 units)

• Description: This course will examine the importance of human resources as a competitive advantage. The course will also familiarize students with the essential human resource managerial issues in today's business world. The purpose of the course is to assist students in understanding the principles, policies, and practices related to procurement, development, maintenance and utilization of human resources. Topics include: overview - human resources in perspective; human resource management and the law; personnel planning and recruiting; interviewing; candidate training & development of employees; performance evaluation - retention, compensation & benefits/services; employee safety & health labor relations - unions and negotiations.
• Prerequisite(s): Open only to juniors and seniors, or sophomores with consent of instructor. Preference given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Sciences.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 447 - Legal Environment of Business (3 units)

• Description: The necessary foundation and a working knowledge of the legal system, regulatory law, employment law, consumer law and international law will be presented and studied. Case studies are used extensively.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 460 - Physiology of Lactation (3 units)

• Description: This class will be a comprehensive survey of the biology of the mammary gland. Lectures will cover: 1) basic aspects such as anatomy and development of the mammary gland, biochemistry and hormone regulation of milk synthesis and regulation of gene expression in the mammary cells; 2) practical aspects such as the impact of lactation on nutrition, reproduction, and diseases. Lactation in the dairy cow provides the primary context to the course, but examples from other mammals including humans will be used.
• May be convened with AN S 560
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 465 - Advanced Nutrition and Management - Feedlot (3 units)

• Description: The overall objective of this course is for students to become acquainted with and learn important principles of nutrition and management of cattle fed from weaning to harvest. Students will have an opportunity to meet and interact with feedlot owners and(or) managers, feed industry representatives, and private consultants either by guest lecture or field trips. Field trips will be as an extracurricular activity and as such, attendance is not required.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 336, N SC 408.
• May be convened with AN S 565
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 472 - Advanced Dairy Herd Management (3 units)

• Description: Financial records, design of a dairy which includes environmental concerns, employees, calf raising, management of the milking cow.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 102
• May be convened with: AN S 572
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 475 - Equine Enterprises (3 units)

• Description: Students will learn about development of equine facilities and operation management for various equine enterprises using sound business principles.
• Course includes 2 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 270, AN S 316, AN S431
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 477 - Beef Resource Management (3 units)

• Description: Integration of beef production resources into a comprehensive beef production system; including breeding, feeding and marketing strategies.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 480B - Beef Industry Travel Workshop (1 unit)

• Description: Intensive travel course presenting an overview of beef production and of the organizations involved in the beef industry. Department supplies transportation. Students must cover hotels and meals.
• Course includes 8 day field.
• Usually offered: Fall.

ANS 492 - Directed Research (3 units)

• Description: Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty.
• Usually offered: Summer.

ANS 493 - Internship (1-6 units)

• Description: Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 494 - Practicum (1-3 units)

• Description: The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 494R - Research (3 units)

• Description: The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
• Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120 and consent of instructor.
• May be repeated: for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring.

ANS 496B - Senior Livestock Judging Team (2 units)

• Description: The development and discussion-based exchange of scholarly information, concerning livestock evaluation in relation to contemporary industry standards, in a small group setting.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 396A and/or consent of instructor.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 497A - Race Track (1 unit)

• Description: The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
• May be repeated: for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring

ANS 498A - Senior Capstone: Current issues in the Livestock Industry (1 unit)

• Description: A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
• Prerequisite(s): senior standing
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 498H - Honors Thesis (3 units)

• Description: An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
• May be repeated: for a total of 9 units of credit.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 499 - Independent Study (1-5 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Some sections have special fees. Check with the department.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 499H - Honors Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
• May be repeated an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 509 - Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3 units)

• Description: Overview of environmental variables that influence thermal environments around domestic animals and their physiological responses to those environments. Evaluation of physiological response will include the sub-cellular, cellular, systemic and whole animal levels. Emphasis will be placed on how biological systems are coordinated to respond to environmental change. Graduate-level requirements include all tests plus a seminar on a topic chosen by mid-term.
• May be convened with AN S 409.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 513 - Statistical Genetics for Quantitative Measures (3 units)

• Description: This course provide the student with the statistical tools to describe variation in quantitative traits, particularly the decomposition of variation into genetic, environmental, and gene by environment interaction components. Convariance (resemblance) between relatives and heritability will be discussed, along with the topics of epistasis, oligogenic and polygenic traits, complex segregation analysis, methods of mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL), and estimation procedures. Microarrays have multiple uses, each of which will be discussed and the corresponding statistical analyses described.
• Prerequisite(s): A basic genetic principles course as AN S 213, GENE 433, GENE 533, or GENE 545. A current course on basic statistical principles as GENE 509C or MATH 509C. A course in linear models as MATH 561 and in statistical inference mathematics.
• Identical to: EPI 513,  EPID 513,  GENE 513
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 516 - Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Horses (3 units)

• Description: Course will focus on aspects of equine reproduction, with an emphasis placed on current assisted reproductive technologies. Students will gain experience with artificial insemination practices and develop an understanding of recent, cutting-edge biotechnology. Graduate-level requirements include assisting undergraduate students.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 315L, AN S 316. Graduate majors given enrollment preference.
• Typical structure: 3 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture.
• May be convened with: AN S 416
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 520 - Meat Animal Composition (3 units)

• Evaluation of meat animals for carcass merit and economical value using visual, electronic and chemical technologies.     Graduate-level requirements include a project at Sunland Beef Co. and additional question(s) on the exams.
• Course Fee: $49
• May be convened with: AN S 420
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS  528 - Biotechnology in Animal Sciences (3 units)

• Description: Survey of principles of current protein and nucleic acid techniques useful in Animal Sciences research.  This course will focus on various techniques, when to use these methods and interpretation of data from these techniques.  Included will be in depth discussions on the techniques used, conclusions drawn from the experiments and planning of experiments with appropriate techniques.
• Prerequisite(s): BIOC 460
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 531 - Equine Nutrition and Management (3 units)

• Description: This course will focus on nutritional requirements of horses for growth, reproduction, lactation and work in addition to maintenance. Graduate-level requirements include extensive literature searches in horse nutrition to design a viable research experiment suitable for submission to a granting agency.
• May be convened with: AN S 431
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 533 - Advanced Racing Laws and Enforcement (3 units)

• Description: Building on the framework presented in "Racing Laws and Enforcement" course, an in-depth presentation of select components of the regulation of the pari-mutuel industry. The course will also involve presentation and discussion of the current and evolving regulatory issues and challenges facing the industry. Graduate-level requirements includes a research project/paper that fully analyzes an area of the racing regulation. The project will compare various regulatory approaches being used as well as potential approaches not being used which address the regulatory concern.
• May be convened with: AN S 433
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 542 - Racing Business, Strategies and Global Perspectives (3 units)

• Description: Racing Business, Strategies and Global Perspectives. Strategies and management issues involved in the operations and administration of the animal racing facility. The focus is the strategic management of facilities, other uses for the facilities and the racing business internationally. Graduate-level requirements include a project with an analytical analysis of a topic covered or approved project for an industry client. Faculty-student meetings bi-weekly outside of class required. Graduate-level requirements include a project with an analytical analysis of a topic covered or approved project for an industry client.
• Faculty-student meetings bi-weekly outside of class required.
• Prerequisite(s): AN S 441; AN S 533; MATH 509C
• May be convened with: AN S 442
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 543 - Research Animal Methods (3 units)

• Description: Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory animals used in research and teaching programs. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on one of the lecture topics presented in the course plus research proposal preparation.
• Identical to: BIOC 543,  IMB 543,  MBIM 543,  MICR 543,  VSC 543; V SC is home department.
• May be convened with: AN S 443
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 545 - Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism (3 units)

• Description: Goals are to increase understanding of metabolism and metabolic regulation through an integration of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. Focus will be on lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Differences in nutritional biochemistry between species and how physiological states regulate nutrient partitioning will be concentrated on. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive paper and presentation of findings to the rest of the class.
• May be convened with: AN S 445
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 553 - Statistics for Applied Biological Experiments (3 units)

• Description: This course is intended for graduate students in the biological sciences. Topics covered will include parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and ANOVA, graphical exploration of data, Bayesian statistics and resampling methods, and experimental design. Principles of statistical practice will be highlighted and practical experience gained through laboratory homework exercises. The statistical language R will be used for analysis, however other software such as SAS could be used.
• Prerequisite(s): Math 110, Math 113, or equivalents. Math 160, statistics, helpful, but not required.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 556 - Developmental Biology (3 units)

• Description: Graduate-level introduction to principles of vertebrate and invertebrate embryo development.
• Prerequisite(s): MCB 181L, MCB 181R, ECOL 182, BIOC 462A and consult department before enrolling.
• Identical to: ANAT 556,  CBA 556,  CMM 556,  MCB 556; CBA is home department.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 560 - Physiology of Lactation (3 units)

• Description: This class will be a comprehensive survey of the biology of the mammary gland. Lectures will cover: 1) basic aspects such as anatomy and development of the mammary gland, biochemistry and hormone regulation of milk synthesis and regulation of gene expression in the mammary cells; 2) practical aspects such as the impact of lactation on nutrition, reproduction, and diseases. Lactation in the dairy cow provides the primary context to the course, but examples from other mammals including humans will be used. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive paper and presentation of findings to the rest of the class. Answers to all questions are expected to be more comprehensive and detailed for graduate students.
• May be convened with: AN S 460
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 565 - Advanced Nutrition and Management - Feedlot (3 units)

• Description: The overall objective of this course is for students to become acquainted with and learn important principles of nutrition and management of cattle fed from weaning to harvest. Students will have an opportunity to meet and interact with feedlot owners and(or) managers, feed industry representatives, and private consultants either by guest lecture or field trips. Graduate-level requirements include one term paper on a topic in the general area of feedlot nutrition/management. Style and form should follow that required by the Journal of Animal Science.
• Field trips will be as an extracurricular activity and as such, attendance is not required.
• May be convened with: AN S 465
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 572 - Advanced Dairy Herd Management (3 units)

• Description: Financial records, design of a dairy which includes environmental concerns, employees, calf raising, management of the milking cow. Graduate-level requirements include written project/presentation element required for graduate level credit.
• Course includes 1 or more field trips.
• May be convened with: AN S 472
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 587 - Molecular Endocrinology (3 units)

• Description: Regulation, secretion, and cellular actions of hormones impacting metabolic homeostasis, growth, and reproduction.
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 593 - Internship (3 units)

• Description: Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ANS 595A - Current Topics in Animal Sciences (1 unit)

• Description: The purpose of this course (Journal Club) is to give graduate students experience in critically evaluating scientific papers and to involve graduate students in scientific discussions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring

ANS 596A - Animal Sciences (1 unit)

• Description: The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
• May be repeated: for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring

ANS  598B - Senior Capstone: Current Issues in the Animal Racing Industry (1 unit)

• Description: A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project and presentation that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline. Graduate-level requirements include a project which includes business recommendations for a select audience based on the project research and analysis.
• May be convened with: AN S 498B
• Usually offered: Fall

ANS 599 - Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ANS  604 - Nutrition and Cell Signaling (3 units)

• Description: This course will introduce Signaling Pathways and define how cells respond to external stimuli, and communicate to each other.
• Prerequisite(s): BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B
• Identical to: N_SC 604,  PSIO 604
• Usually offered: Taught alternate even-numbered years, Spring

ANS 622A - Mineral Metabolism (3 units)

• Description: Chemistry, metabolism and biological function of minerals; current research in mineral requirements and toxicity.
• Identical to: N SC 622A; N SC is home department.
• Usually offered: Taught alternate even-numbered years, Spring

ANS 665 - Analysis and Purification of Proteins (3 units)

• Description: Principles and procedures for analyzing, purifying, and characterizing proteins and amino acids from cells or from cDNA expression systems.
• Prerequisite(s): BIOC 460, BIOC 462A.
• Identical to: BIOC 665,  NFS 665,  N_SC 665; N SC is home department.
• Usually offered: Taught alternate even-numbered years, Spring

ANS  670 - Molecular Aspects of Animal Growth and Development (3 units)

• Description: This course will examine the embryonic development and postnatal growth of agriculturally important species with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms regulating these processes. Current research concerning hormonal and nutritional factors influencing embryo development and juvenile growth will be discussed.
• Prerequisite(s): An understanding of mammalian anatomy and physiology is recommended.
• Usually offered: Spring

ANS 696A - Animal Sciences (1 unit)

• Description: The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
• May be repeated: for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring

ANS 699 - Independent Study (1-3 units)

• Description: Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 900 - Research (2-8 units)

• Description: Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 910 - Thesis (1-8 units)

• Description: Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ANS 920 - Dissertation (1-9 units)

• Description: Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring.

ANS 930 - Supplementary Registration (1-9 units)

• Description: For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
• May be repeated: an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
• Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

email: ans@ag.arizona.edu