Approved Courses
The following list includes undergraduate courses that have been approved as of June 2010. Courses added after that date do not appear in this list. Courses eliminated after that date may still appear. Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes at www.testudo.umd.edu to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
| Number |
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Eligibility |
| 000-099 |
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Non-credit course |
| 100-199 |
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Primarily freshman course |
| 200-299 |
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Primarily sophomore course |
| 300-399 |
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Junior, senior course not acceptable for credit toward graduate degrees |
| 386-387 |
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Campus-wide internship courses; refer to information describing Experiential Learning |
| 400-499 |
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Junior, senior course acceptable for credit toward some graduate degree |
| 500-599 |
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Professional School course (Dentistry, Architecture, Law, Medicine) or post-baccalaureate course |
| 600-899 |
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Course restricted to graduate students |
| 799 |
|
Master Thesis credit |
| 899 |
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Doctoral Dissertation credit |
Use the search box below to view the approved courses.
Courses in "ANSC-Animal Science"
ANSC - Animal Science
The following courses may involve the use of animals. Students who are
concerned about the use of animals in teaching have the responsibility
to contact the instructor prior to course enrollment, to determine
whether animals are to be used in the course, whether class exercises
involving animals are optional or required and what alternatives, if
any, are available.
ANSC 101 Principles of Animal Science (2)
Two hours of lecture per week.
A comprehensive overview of the application of biology in the care and
use of animals that live in close association with humans including food
animals, companion animals, lab animals, zoo animals, etc. The role of
science in modern food production using animals will be emphasized.
Offered in fall semester only.
ANSC 103 Principles of Animal Science Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Completed or be concurrently enrolled in ANSC101.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Environmental Sci
& Pol-Environment & Agriculture; Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine;
Agricultural Science and Technology) ; or must be in a major within
AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department; or Permission of department
required for students in other College of AGNR programs.
Laboratory focusing on the application of biology in the care and use of
animals that live in close association with humans including food
animals, companion animals, lab animals, zoo animals, etc. Labs will
include live animals. Offered in fall semester only.
ANSC 110 Pasture Management and Hay Production (2)
Credit only granted for: ANSC110 or INAG116.
Identification of forage species suitable for grazing and hay production
for horses and other livestock. Crop production including: fertilization
and nutrient management, irrigation and drought management, grazing
management, weed identification and control, facility layout and design.
ANSC 211 Anatomy of Domestic Animals (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC101, ANSC103, and BSCI105. Restriction: Must be in Environmental
Sci&Pol-Wildlife Resources & Cons program.
Covering the anatomy of major species of domestic animals. The lecture
portion utilizes a systemic approach to provide a general knowledge of
both gross and microscopic mammalian structure. Comparative
differences between the major domestic species are covered in these
lectures. A regional approach is taken to study the gross anatomy of
major domestic species in the laboratory portion. Offered fall semester
only.
ANSC 212 Applied Animal Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC211; or students who have taken courses with similar
or comparable course content may contact the department.
The physiology of domesticated animals with emphasis on functions
related to homeostasis, and the physiological adaptation to
environmental influences.
ANSC 214 Applied Animal Physiology Laboratory (1)
Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Completed or be
concurrently enrolled in ANSC212.
Application of physiological laboratory techniques to domestic and lab
animals.
ANSC 220 Livestock Management (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103.
Management of meat animals including beef, sheep, and swine. This course
will emphasize obtaining optimal efficiency of production through the
integration of leading edge breeding, feeding, management, and marketing
practices.
ANSC 225 Love Me, Hate Me, Use Me, Save Me: Our Conflicting Views of Animals (3)
Two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week.
Examine the evolution of human-animal relationships and consider some
of the major social an scientific debates that have arisen in the last
century as a result of our rapidly changing and diverse views about
animals.
ANSC 232 Horse Management (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC101 and ANSC103. Credit only granted for: ANSC232 or ANSC332.
Formerly: ANSC332.
An introductory course on the care, management, and use of horses. Major
topics include the industry, breeds, conformation, feeding, health,
reproduction, facilities and business.
ANSC 233 Equine Behavior (2)
Prerequisite: ANSC101, ANSC103, and ANSC232. Credit only granted for:
ANSC489B or ANSC233. Formerly: ANSC489B.
Both normal and anomalous behavior of horses will be covered. Emphasis
will be given to techniques based on knowledge of behavior that are
known to be safe and effective in handling horses.
ANSC 235 Applied Small Ruminant Parturition (2)
One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ANSC101 and ANSC103; and permission
of AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department.
Popularly known as "Lamb Watch", the course provides an immersion
environment for learning and understanding pre- and post-natal care
of ewes and lambs through direct, hands-on involvement in the birthing
process and care of the neonate through weaning. Covered topics include
zoonoses, basic reproductive physiology of the sheep, normal and
abnormal delivery, management of lambs, qualitative assessment,
breeding principles, etc.
ANSC 236 Equine Business Management (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC232. Recommended: AREC250. Credit only granted for:
ANSC236 or INAG232.
The study and practice of applying decision-making skills and tools
needed for operating a profitable equine boarding or training stable
business.
ANSC 237 Equine Reproduction (2)
Prerequisite: ANSC232. Credit only granted for: ANSC237 or INAG233.
Students learn the fundamental skills necessary to manage equine
reproductive services including anatomy and physiology of genital
tracts, estrus detection, control of cycle, survey of reproductive
techniques, infertility, mare, foal and stallion management, and equine
genetics. One or two weekend laboratory sessions will be required.
ANSC 242 Dairy Cattle Management (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103. Formerly: ANSC240 and ANSC241.
All aspects of dairy production, including nutrition, reproduction,
mastitis control, milking management, farmstead facilities, financial
management and forage production.
ANSC 244 Dairy Cattle Type Appraisal (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department.
Laboratory. Analysis of dairy cattle type with emphasis on the
comparative judging of dairy cattle.
ANSC 250 Companion Animal Care and Management (3)
Prerequisite: BSCI105. Credit only granted for: ANSC250 and ANSC305.
Formerly: ANSC305.
Care and management of the companion small animals. Species covered
include the cat, dog, rodents, lagomorphs, reptiles, amphibians, birds
and others as class interest and schedule dictate. Basic description,
evolutionary development, breeding, nutritional and environmental
requirements, and public health aspects will be presented for each
species.
ANSC 252 Introduction to the Diseases of Wildlife (3)
Two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week.
Prerequisite: BSCI105; or permission of AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences
department; or students who have taken courses with similar or
comparable course content may contact the department.
The principal diseases of North American wildlife will be briefly
considered. For each disease, specific attention will be given to the
following: signs evidenced by the affected animal or bird, causative
agent, means of transmission and effects of the disease on the
population of the species involved.
ANSC 255 Introduction to Aquaculture (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC101 and ANSC103; or Must have completed an introductory biology
course.
Introduces the art and science of rearing aquatic animals and the
essential principles of aquaculture. Students receive hands-on training
in the methods required for successful husbandry and management of
aquatic animals in their water environment.
ANSC 260 Laboratory Animal Management (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC101 and ANSC103. Credit only granted for: ANSC260 or ANSC413.
Formerly: ANSC413.
A comprehensive course in care and management of laboratory animals.
Topics covered include regulations governing the use of animals in
research, laboratory animal facility design and management, animal
research models, animal health management and husbandry,
responsibilities of lab animal workers and career opportunities in the
field. Hands-on labs focus on lab animal handling, husbandry and common
techniques. Field trips are required, and you must attend a minimum
number of field trips which will be held during lab time.
ANSC 262 Commercial Poultry Management (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103.
Theory and science of rearing poultry and marketing poultry meat and
eggs in the commercial sector. Includes current issues, organization of
the industry, as well as fundamental biology of the domestic chicken.
Students will help raise a flock of broiler chickens. Field trips to
commercial poultry operations are required.
ANSC 275 Introduction to Veterinary Medical Science and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: BSCI105 or ANSC101.
The fundamentals of clinical veterinary medical practice and the
research that supports it. Topics presented will include the histology,
gross anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, reproductive, digestive, renal and neurological systems as
they relate to the description of specific disease states taught in this
course. Additionally, examples of diseases caused by pathologic
disturbances to these systems will be discussed, as well as the basic
principles of preventative health care, diagnostic testing and
pharmacologic intervention. Significant attention will be given to
research in veterinary science and the practice of evidence-based
medicine. This course is intended for any student interested in
veterinary medicine, animal physiology, or medical science.
ANSC 314 Comparative Animal Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103; and (CHEM231 or CHEM104).
The fundamental role and implications of dietary preference,
gastrointestinal physiology and nutrients in animal nutrition.
Biochemical roles of nutrients in metabolism, digestion, absorption and
assimilation as it relates to various life processes.
ANSC 315 Applied Animal Nutrition (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC314.
Elements of nutrition, source characteristics and adaptability of
various feedstuffs to several classes of livestock. A study of the
composition of feeds, nutrient requirements and computerized formulation
of economic diets and rations for livestock.
ANSC 327 Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC101, CHEM131, ANSC103, and BSCI105.
Classical, molecular, and population genetics with specific emphasis on
animal systems will be covered. Also, disseminate information on
molecular approaches for manipulating genetics at the whole animal level
(transgenic and cloning). Other model organisms will be discussed to
provide a conceptual framework.
ANSC 330 Equine Science (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC232; or permission of instructor. Recommended: ANSC212
and ANSC211. Credit only granted for: ANSC230 or ANSC330. Formerly:
ANSC230.
Scientific principles of horse behavior, anatomy, physiology,
locomotion, nutrition, reproduction, growth, health and disease as
applied to horses are emphasized.
ANSC 340 Health Management of Animal Populations (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
Prerequisite: ANSC212. Recommended: BSCI223. Credit only granted for:
ANSC340 or ANSC412. Formerly: ANSC412.
A study of common and emerging animal diseases and their prevention and
control. The main focus will be on livestock and poultry diseases.
However, zoonotic, wildlife, and laboratory animal diseases will also be
discussed along with risk assessment, bioterrorism counter-measures, and
animal welfare, especially as these topics interface or impact animals
used in food production.
ANSC 386 Experiential Learning (3-6)
Prerequisite: Permission of AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
ANSC 388 Honors Thesis Research (3-6)
Restriction: Must be in the AGNR Honors program. Repeatable to 6 credits
if content differs.
Undergraduate honors thesis research conducted under the direction of
an AGNR faculty member in partial fulfillment of the requirements of
the College of AGNR Honors Program. The thesis will be defended to a
faculty committee.
ANSC 398 Seminar - Research (1)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103. Repeatable to 2 credits if content
differs.
Presentation and discussion of current literature and research work in
animal science.
ANSC 399 Special Problems in Animal Science (1-2)
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103. Restriction: Permission of
AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department; and Junior standing or higher.
Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
Work assignments are designed to be proportional to the amount of
credit. Students are expected to develop an abstract, fact sheet,
manuscript, oral presentation, poster, webpage, journal-log, or other
scholarly product associated with their study and/or project.
ANSC 420 Critical Thinking in Animal Science (3)
Two hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory, and one hour of
discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: ANSC314. Recommended:
AREC306 and AREC250. Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Employ methods to systematically solve selected problems that typically
arise on farms or allied businesses related to animal enterprises.
ANSC 435 Experimental Embryology (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC212. Recommended: Completion of one course in reproductive
physiology is recommended. Credit only granted for: ANSC435 or ANSC489M.
Formerly: ANSC489M.
Experimental approaches to mammalian embryology with emphasis on
domestic livestock systems as applied to research and production
systems. Lab will include hands-on experiments and demos of in vitro
embryo production, embryo splitting, cell injection and nuclear
transfer.
ANSC 437 Animal Biotechnology (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC327; or students who have taken courses with similar
or comparable course content may contact the department.
Key concepts and current issues in animal biotechnology are covered.
Current techniques and applications systems as well as social, ethical,
and regulatory issues associated with biotechnology will be discussed.
ANSC 443 Physiology of Lactation (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM231, ANSC212, and CHEM232. Recommended: BCHM463.
A comprehensive survey of lactation in laboratory and domestic animals.
Other species are discussed where possible. Emphasis will be placed on
physiological aspects of milk synthesis and secretion and on the
cellular and molecular biology of mammary gland development.
ANSC 444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC212; or permission of instructor. Restriction: Must
not have completed ANSC644. Credit only granted for: ANSC489I, ANSC444,
or ANSC644. Formerly: ANSC489I.
Current developments in endocrinology as it relates to animals used in
the production of food and other products important to the well being of
humans will be covered.
ANSC 446 Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC212 or BSCI440.
Anatomy and physiology of reproductive processes in domesticated and
wild mammals.
ANSC 447 Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction Laboratory (1)
Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Completed or be
concurrently enrolled in ANSC446.
Gross and micro-anatomy, artificial insemination, estrous cycle
synchronization and invitro-fertilization procedures and analytical
techniques useful in animal management and reproduction.
ANSC 450 Animal Breeding Plans (3)
Prerequisite: BIOM301; or students who have taken courses with similar
or comparable course content may contact the department. Restriction:
Junior standing or higher.
Design of animal breeding programs for the genetic improvement of
livestock and companion animal species. Principles of population and
quantitative genetics. Genetic evaluations of animals, selection
strategies and crossbreeding systems. Incorporation of advanced
statistics and biotechnology into animal breeding plans.
ANSC 452 Avian Physiology (3)
One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC212. Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
The digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, immune, skeletal
muscle, endocrine and nervous systems of avian species will be examined.
ANSC 453 Animal Welfare and Bioethics (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
Prerequisite: ANSC101 and ANSC103; or BSCI106; or permission of
instructor. Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Ethical concerns related to the use of animals in modern society.
Historical and philosophical overview of animal welfare and bioethics.
Applied ethical discussions on human/animal interrelationships, physical
and genetic manipulation, and other current issues associated with the
treatment of animals used in food production, research, zoos, and as
pets.
ANSC 455 Applied Animal Behavior (3)
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC101 and ANSC103; or BSCI106.
Principles of animal behavior applied to production systems in animal
agriculture.
ANSC 460 Comparative Vertebrate Immunology (3)
Prerequisite: ANSC212, BSCI201, or BSCI440. Credit only granted for:
ANSC460 or ANSC489I. Formerly: ANSC489I.
Basic concepts in immunology, and comparing immunity in different
vertebrates, including organization of immune systems, innate and
adaptive immune responses. Special attention will be paid to how
cell-mediated and humoral immune responses are induced in natural
infections, and what are the effector mechanisms in both of these
processes. Immune response in representative disease models such as
infections with viruses and bacteria, cancer, and autoimmune disease
will be discussed. Lectures concerning cutting-edge research will also
be given.
ANSC 489 Current Topics in Animal Science (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences department.
Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
Examination of current developments in the animal sciences.
ANSC 497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory (3)
One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ANSC327; or students who have taken courses with similar or comparable
course content may contact the department. Recommended: ANSC437 and
ANSC435.
An advanced course offering hands-on experience in performing
recombinant DNA experiments. Current molecular biology techniques used
for cloning genes, analyzing the gene products, and modifying the genes
of animals will be performed. Techniques include isolation of DNA, use
of restriction enzymes; cloning procedures, PCR analysis, and Southern
hybridizations. Lecture material focuses on interpretation of results
generated in the laboratory.
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