Includes anatomical, physiological and management factors pertinent to the development of horses into sound and fit athletes. ANSC 345 Comparative Physiology of Domestic Animals 4 credits Comparative approach to the study of the physiology of domestic animals of economic importance in animal agriculture. Emphasis on cardiovascular physiology, the immune system, excretion, respiration, stress physiology and the control and coordination of body functions via the nervous and endocrine system. Offered in Fall only. Independent study to involve library or lab research.
Students participate and assist in instruction of an undergraduate course.
ANSC 404 Dairy Production 3 credits Principles of modern dairy production units emphasizing breed characteristics, genetic principles in sire evaluation and mathematical considerations. Offered in Spring of odd-numbered years. See FOSC409 for course description. ANSC 410 Food Processing II 4 credits See FOSC410 for course description. Offered in Spring of odd-numbered years.