Animal Biology Courses

Departmental Requirements

100. Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry (4 cr I, II) Lec 3, lab 2. Overview of the industries in animal science; fundamentals of animal biology related to their application in those industries; and trends and current issues related to production and consumption of animal products important for human welfare. [ES] Instructor(s): Dr. Bryan Reiling, F & Dr. Rosie Nold, Spring

101. Introduction to Animal Sciences (1 cr I, II) Lab 2. Survey of careers, internships, skills, and information resources for students interested in the animal sciences. Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Fall

240. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (4 cr I, II) Lec. 3, rct/lab 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Larry Larson, Spring & Fall

320. Animal Nutrition and Feeding (3 cr I, II) Lec 2. Prereq: ASCI 240, 250; BIOC 221 or CHEM 251. Fundamentals of nutrition and feeding of domestic livestock, nutrients and nutrient requirements, characteristics of feedstuffs, methods of feeding, and the feed industry. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Phil Miller, Spring & Fall

491. Animal Science Seminar (1 cr I, II) Lec/disc 1. Prereq: Senior standing. Student-led discussion of selected current topics significant to the livestock, poultry, and meat industry. Concerns and issues of society as they relate to local, national, and international animal agriculture. Instructor: Dr. Don Beermann, Spring & Fall

And one of the following:

451/851. Livestock Management on Range and Pasture (AGRO, RNGE 445/845) (3 cr I) Lec 2. Prereq: AGRO 240 or 340 and ASCI 250; AECN 201 recommended. All students are required to participate in a one-week field trip in central or western Nebraska prior to beginning of fall semester. Therefore, students must notify instructor at time of early registration. (Dates are given in class schedule.) Analyzing the plant and animal resources and economic aspects of pasturage. Management of pasture and range for continued high production emphasized. [IS] Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Fall

485. Animal Systems Analysis ( 3 cr I, II) Lec 2, rct 2. Prereq: Senior standing; ASCI 250; AECN 201; or permission. ASCI 485 is for majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with an interest in careers in livestock production units, the meat industry, or related agribusiness. Goal setting, information gathering, and application of problem solving methods in animal science. Develops ability to analyze and solve problems in all segments of animal science by integration of information from all pertinent disciplines and sources. [IS] Instructor: Dr. Terry Klopfenstein, Spring & Fall

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486. Animal Biological Systems (3 cr II) Lec 2, rct 2. Prereq: ASCI 21, 240, and 320; AGRO 315 or BIOS 305. ASCI *486 is for seniors with an interest in careers involving animal science disciplines, animal biology, and related fields. How to integrate information from the animal science disciplines to understanding animals as biological systems. The process of growth, adaptation, and lactation. Analyzing the interrelationship of each discipline within animal production. Using case studies, scenarios, and problems solving assignments to examine how alterations in nutrition and metabolism, genetic makeup, endocrine profile and/or the environment impact or effect the animal as a whole. [IS] Instructor: Staff, Fall

Animal Biology Option Required Courses

210. Animal Products (3 cr I, II) Lec/demo 3. Prereq: ASCI 100. Knowledge of edible animal products with particular emphasis to meat products from livestock and poultry. Includes all aspects of the meat industry from slaughter to consumption. Methods of slaughter and fabrication, conversion of muscle to meat, processing techniques, preservation and storage, and consumer related topics discussed and demonstrated. [ES][IS] Instructor: Dr. Steve Jones, Spring & Fall

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250. Animal Management (3 cr II) Lec 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. principles of managing animals in typical production systems. Basics of managing beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine through the life cycle for economic and efficient production. [ES] Instructor(s): Dr. Dennis Brink, F & Dr. Bryan Reiling, Spring

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251. Introduction to Companion Animals (3 cr I.) Lec 3. Prereq: ASCI 100 or 3 hrs biological sciences. Overview of pets, their care, nutrition, reproduction behavior, and health issues; exploration of other ways in which these animals can be used (e.g., in therapy, teaching). Instructor: Dr. Beck, Fall

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330. Animal Breeding (4 cr I, II) Lec 3, lab 2. Prereq: AGRO 315 or BIOS 206 or equivalent. Principles of animal breeding and their application to livestock improvement. Material includes explanations of genetic variation as a cause of variation in animal performance, characterization of the effects of selection, inbreeding, and crossbreeding, and application of these procedures to development of breeding programs to improve efficiency of production. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Merlyn Nielsen, Fall

341. Physiology and Management of Reproduction (4 cr I, II) Lec 2, rct 1, lab 3. Prereq: ASCI 240. Comparative anatomy and physiology of reproduction in domestic animals. Endocrine regulation of reproductive function, patterns of reproduction, economic consequences of sub-optimal reproductive performance, environmental influences on reproductive efficiency, application of selected techniques for controlling reproduction. Laboratory provides application of techniques used in reproductive management. Instructor: Dr. Brett White, Fall

and any additional 6 hours of ASCI 300 or 400 level courses

Other Animal Biology Courses Offered

351. Biology and Management of Companion Animals (3 cr I.) Prereq: Sophomore standing, BIOS 101 and 101L, ASCI 240, or permission. Principles of management of dogs and cats. Basic knowledge of dog and cat behavior, breeding, nutrition and health. [ES]

416/816. Veterinary Entomology/Ectoparasitology (ENTO, NRES, VBMS 416L/816L) (1 cr II) Prereq: 10 hrs entomology or biological science or related fields or permission. Anthropods that cause or vector diseases in animals. Arthropod recognition and biology, and disease epidemiology. Instructor: Dr. Sholl, Spring

420. Advanced Feeding and Feed Formulation (3 cr II) Rct 2, lab 2. Prereq: ASCI 320. Advanced course in current feeding practices for domestic animals. Emphasis on diet formulation. Includes comprehensive study of functions and operations of the feed industry. Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Spring

421/821. Advanced Animal Nutrition (3 cr I) Lec 3. Prereq: ASCI 320. Advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth overage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life process. [ES] Instructor: Staff, Fall

431/831. Advanced Animal Breeding (3 cr II) Lec 2, rct 1. Prereq: ASCI 330. Application of genetic principles to animal breeding. Critical examination of current and potential selection programs and crossbreeding systems. Determination of performance objectives. Expected responses to selection methods and dissemination of improvement in an industry. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Rodger Johnson, Spring

442/842. Endocrinology (BIOS 442/842; VBMS 842) (3 cr I) Lec 3. Prereq: A course in vertebrate physiology and/or biochemistry. Mammalian endocrine glands from the standpoint of their structure, their physiological function in relation to the organism, the chemical nature and mechanisms of actions of their secretory products, and the nature of anomalies manifested with their dysfunction. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Andrea Cupp, Fall