Animal Sciences (AN S)  Department Info

AN S 102 -- Animal Industry  (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.

AN S 105 -- Human-Animal Interrelationships  (3 units)
Description:  Use of animals in literature/art/religion, for food, service, pleasure, research/education. Animal cognition/communication. Animal welfare. Legal/moral/ethical aspects of interrelations.
Identical to:  V SC 105 ; V SC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 197A -- Health and Biology of Animals  (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.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  Horizons Unlimited summer program participants only.
Usually offered:  Summer.

AN S 213 -- Animal Genetics  (3 units)
Description:  Principles of inheritance as applied to domestic animals.
Prerequisite(s):  4 units of biology.
Identical to:  WFSC 213.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 216 -- Equine Anatomy and Physiology: Form & Function  (2 units)
Description:  This course will consist of lecture, living lab or video evalution of equine conformation and performance as related to anatomy/physiology based on form and function.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 270, AN S 215.
Typical structure:  3 hours laboratory, 1 hour lecture.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 234 -- Feeds and Feeding  (3 units)
Description:  Selection, evaluation, and use of feeds for specific purposes; balancing rations for livestock and poultry.
Prerequisite(s):  not open to students with credit or Concurrent registration, AN S 330.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 270 -- Introductory 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.

AN S 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.

AN S 271B -- Training and Sales Preparation of the Thoroughbred Yearling  (3 units)
Description:  This course will focus on the handling, training and marketing preparation of the Thoroughbred Yearling. All yearlings will be presented at the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association Sale in late October/early November as a class field trip.
Prerequisite(s):  enrollment is limited. Preference given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Sciences.
Typical structure:  3 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

AN S 271C -- Training the Western Performance Horse  (3 units)
Description:  This course will focus on the development, initial training, and marketing of the western performance horse. Students will acquire hands-on knowledge of how to prepare the yearling western performance animal for future training and immediate offering for public market.
Prerequisite(s):  enrollment is limited. Preference given to students fulfilling degree requirements in Animal Science.
Typical structure:  3 hours laboratory, 2 hours lecture.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 280 -- Food Safety  (3 units)
Description:  Significance and control of food-borne hazards in meat and poultry products as influenced by animal management, slaughter, processing and manufacturing.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Identical to:  N SC 280.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.
Special course fee required:  SEC 103 $30.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 313 -- Principles of Animal Breeding  (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):  satisfaction of the upper-division writing proficiency requirement; MATH 110, AN S 213.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 315L -- Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory  (1 unit)
Description:  Reproductive anatomy, evaluation, semen collection, artificial insemination, and estrus detection and synchronization.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, AN S 315R.
Identical to:  V SC 315L.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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):  CHEM 101B, CHEM 102B, 3 units of animal anatomy/physiology.
Identical to:  V SC 315R.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 336 -- Applied Animal Nutrition  (4 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.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Typical structure:  3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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, MKTG 361.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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:  Fall.

AN S 344A -- Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement  (3 units)
Description:  State statutes, uniform rules and regulations of commissions, state variances, security and enforcement measures.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 142.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 344B -- Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement  (3 units)
Description:  State statutes, uniform rules and regulations of commissions, state variances, security and enforcement measures.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 142.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 380 -- Meat Animal Composition  (3 units)
Description:  Assessment of meat animal growth, development and composition.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 280 or MIC 205R.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 395A -- Professional Development in Animal Agriculture  (1 unit)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 397A -- Livestock Judging: Procedures and Evaluation  (2 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.
Special course fee required:  SEC 103 $50.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

AN S 408 -- Nutritional Biochemistry and 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):  satisfaction of the upper-division writing proficiency requirement; BIOC 460, PSIO 480.
Identical to:  N SC 408 ; N SC is home department.
May be convened with:  AN S 508.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 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 270.
May be convened with:  AN S 531.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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, AREC 215, AREC 315.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 442 -- Racing Business and Financial Management  (3 units)
Description:  Strategies and management issues involved in the operations and administration of the animal racing facility. The focus is on the operation and financial management of facilities, distribution channels, interactive media and other uses for the facilities
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 443 -- Research Animal Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory animals used in research and teaching programs.
Identical to:  V SC 443 ; V SC is home department.
May be convened with:  AN S 543.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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, AREC 215.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 456 -- Developmental Biology  (3 units)
Description:  Analyzes principles of development using vertebrate and invertebrate model systems.
Prerequisite(s):  MCB 181R.
Identical to:  CBA 456, MCB 456.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 472 -- Dairy Herd Management  (3 units)
Description:  Proper milking, efficient housing, and health management of dairy cattle; marketing milk from the farm; milk production costs.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 270.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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.

AN S 480A -- Issues in the Beef Industry  (1 unit)
Description:  Overview of issues in the beef industry including quality assurance, the environment, and public land use. Response of industry organizations is discussed.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, AN S 313, and AN S 315R.
May be repeated:  for a total of 2 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  AN S 480A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 493 -- 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.

AN S 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.

AN S 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.

AN S 498A -- 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.

AN S 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 credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.
Special course fee required:  SEC 106 $50.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times.
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. Grades available are: A-B-C-D-E-I-W.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 508 -- Nutritional Biochemistry and 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. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a current topic.
Identical to:  N SC 508 ; N SC is home department.
May be convened with:  AN S 408.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 512 -- Biological Electron Microscopy  (4 units)
Description:  Provides theoretical background and practical experience in transmission and scanning electron microscopy that are necessary for the efficient and effective application of ultra-structural and cytochemical techniques as research tools.
Prerequisite(s):  one college level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology.
Identical to:  MCB 512 ; MCB is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 513 -- Quantitative Genetics  (3 units)
Description:  Theory of quantitative genetics including idealized populations, forces that change gene frequency, breeding systems, and estimation of genetic parameters in a population.
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of genetics.
Identical to:  GENE 513.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.

AN S 523 -- Advanced Animal Breeding  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced concepts involved in the improvement of economically important traits in livestock. Topics include composite development and utilization of hybrid vigor, genotype by environment interactions, adjustments for environmental factors, use of biotechnology and the influence of these on genetic improvement.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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:  Fall.

AN S 535 -- Biotechnology in Animal Science  (3 units)
Description:  Survey of current recombinant DNA technology and principles. Topics include: vectors and hosts, enzymes used in molecular cloning, DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, expression systems and polymerase chain reaction.
Prerequisite(s):  BIOC 460 or BIOC 462A.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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:  V SC 543 ; V SC is home department.
May be convened with:  AN S 443.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 556 -- Topics in Developmental Biology  (2 units)
Description:  Readings and discussions of primary literature concerning embryonic development of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor and prior course in developmental biology or equivalent.
Identical to:  MCB 556, CBA 556.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

AN S 585 -- Domestic Animals Endocrinology  (3 units)
Description:  Endocrine regulation of growth, metabolism and reproduction of domestic farm animals.
Prerequisite(s):  3 units of biochemistry.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 609 -- Nutritional Biochemistry Techniques  (3 units)
Description:  Biochemical methods for evaluating metabolic functions of nutrients.
Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 325; CHEM 323 or CHEM 326; N SC 408.
Typical structure:  1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
Identical to:  N SC 609 ; N SC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 615 -- Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids  (3 units)
Description:  Chemistry and structure of lipids and their digestion, adsorption, transport and utilization; current research in lipid metabolism and the role of lipids in certain disease states.
Identical to:  N SC 615 ; N SC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 622 -- Mineral Metabolism  (2 units)
Description:  Chemistry, metabolism and biological function of minerals; current research in mineral requirements and toxicity.
Prerequisite(s):  N SC 408.
Identical to:  N SC 622 ; N SC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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 462A; BIOC 460.
Identical to:  N SC 665 ; N SC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 684 -- Animal Physiology Research Techniques  (2 units)
Description:  Introduction to selected physiological and biochemical techniques used in animal research.
Prerequisite(s):  BIOC 460 accepted or BIOC 462A preferred; open to majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall.

AN S 687 -- Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals  (3 units)
Description:  Evaluation of the effects of thermal environment on livestock from cellular to whole animal level. Focus will be on productive stages of life cycle (i.e., growth, lactation, reproduction).
Usually offered:  Spring.

AN S 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.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

AN S 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.