Undergraduate Courses

ALS 1514  Microcomputers in Agriculture  

Microcomputer course designed primarily for agriculture students.  Emphasis is put on learning the basic skills needed to solve agricultural problems with a microcomputer.  Topics include: hardware, electronic spreadsheets, word processors, data base management systems, computer graphics, and communications. (1H,3L,2C) I, II.  

DASC 1574  Introduction to Dairy Science  

The scope of the dairy science undergraduate program is presented.  Preparation for careers in dairy production and related industries.  May be taken only by new freshmen and transfer students. (1H,1C) I.  

ALS 2304  Animal Physiology and Anatomy  

Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals including cell, neural, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and endocrine systems.  Pre: Biol 1106. (3H,3L,4C) I, II.  

ALS 2504  Animals in Society  

Overview of animal well-being and behavior, human-animal interactions, responsibilities to animals, animal care, behavior, disease and pain recognition and current topics concerning companion animals, domestic animals and wildlife. (2H,3L,3C) II.  

DASC 2474  Dairy Science and Industry  

Science, technology, and business associated with production, processing, and marketing of milk and milk products.  Biology of dairy cattle with emphasis on genetics, reproduction, lactation, and nutrition.  Management of dairy herds. (2H,2C) II.  

DASC 2484  Dairy Cattle Evaluation  

Critical appraisal of dairy cattle conformation and experience in liner trait scoring, linear trait relationships to profitability, competitive judging; written and oral justification; organization and conduct of shows and contests; showmanship. (6L,2C) II.  

DASC 2964  Field Study  

Variable credit course.  

DASC 2974  Independent Study  

Variable credit course.  

DASC 2984  Special Study  

Variable credit course.  

ALS 3104  Animal Breeding and Genetics  

Principles of genetics related to improvement of domestic farm animals.  Molecular, cellular and physiological genetics, estimation of breeding values, selection, heritabilities, genetic correlations, relationships, inbreeding, heterosis, genetic abnormalities.  Pre: Biol 1106, MATH 1015 or equivalent. (4H,4C). I.  

ALS 3134 Livestock and the Environment

This course addresses environmental issues associated with animal agriculture. Topics covered include nutrient contamination of water resources, odor emission from livestock farms, environmental regulations affecting animal agriculture, and management practices to reduce the environmental impact of farms. Students will visit area livestock farms implementing various nutrient management practices, and will develop nutrient management plans for case-study farms. This course is targeted to students intending careers in production agriculture, to provide them with understanding of management practices to reduce the impact of livestock farms on air and water quality. Junior standing required. Pre: BIOL 1005, BIOL 1006 or BIOL 1105, BIOL 1106. (2H,2C) II.

ALS 3204  Animal Nutrition and Feeding  

Characteristics, sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.  Feedstuffs, diet formulation, and feeding systems for livestock and poultry. Pre 2304, Chem 1016 or 1036. (4H,4C). I,II.  

DASC 3274  Applied Dairy Cattle Nutrition  

Application of basic principles of nutrition in developing rations for dairy herds.  Emphasis is placed on appropriate use of forages, ration formulation techniques, development of profitable rations, and ration delivery.  Pre ALS 3204 (3H, 3C) I.  

DASC 3474 Dairy Information Systems

Development, function, and use of dairy information systems including computerized performance testing programs for dairy cattle improvement and dairy herd management. (3H,3C) I.

DASC 4074 Dairy Science Seminar

This is a capstone course addressing issues of importance in the dairy industry and society in general. The course will emphasize the use of writing to promote critical thinking, evaluation and problem solving, and developing and presenting persuasive arguments. Instruction will be provided on selecting, securing, and succeeding in careers (career choices, resumes, application letters, interviewing, etc.) (3H,3C) I.

DASC 4174  Applied Dairy Cattle Genetics

Application of genetic principles to dairy cattle improvement.  Setting goals for genetic improvement, characteristics of traits included in selection, current methods of estimating breeding values, the role of artificial insemination and breed associations in genetic improvement, cattle genetics.  Pre ALS 3104. (2H, 3L, 3C) II.  

ALS 4304 Physiology of Reproduction  

Physiological mechanisms that control and affect reproductive processes in domestic animals, birds, humans, and selected other species. Pre 2304. (3H, 3L, 4C) I, II.  

DASC 4304 Principles and Practices of Bovine Reproduction  

Principles and techniques in reproductive physiology and herd management related to health, record keeping, estrus detection and synchronization, uterus and ovary condition.  Ovarian function and superovulation, semen handling, artificial insemination and pregnancy detection are also considered. Pre ALS 4304 (1H, 3L, 2C) I.  

DASC 4374 Physiology of Lactation  

Anatomy of the mammary gland and physiology of lactation in domestic and laboratory mammals with emphasis on dairy cattle.  Mammary gland health and factors affecting lactation.  Principles and techniques in dairy herd milking management.  Pre ALS 2304. (2H, 3L, 3C).  II  

DASC 4475-4476 Dairy Enterprise Management

ALS 4574 (BIOL 4574) Social Behavior of Birds and Mammals  

Animal behavior from the viewpoint of group organization during the life cycle of the organism.  Emphasis is on adaptive mechanisms as they relate to the behavior-physiology-genetic interaction. Pre Biol 1106. (2H, 2C) I  

DASC 4964 Field Study  

Variable credit course  

DASC 4974 Independent Study  

Variable credit course  

DASC 4984 Special study  

Variable credit course  

DASC 4994 Undergraduate research  

Variable credit course