The Animal Science major develops skills and knowledge in the sciences central to understanding the biological function of domestic animals, their care, management, and utilization by people for food, fiber, companionship and recreation. Animals have always occupied a traditional place in human societies. Advances in science and technology and an ever-growing human population have increased the complexity of issues surrounding the care and management of non-human animals. Specializations students choose within the major allow them to develop expertise on, as well as an appreciation for, a particular class of animals, how it functions for companionship, recreation, or in agricultural or aquacultural food production, or in laboratory research, and to gain an understanding of its influence on and contribution to the environment. Graduates from the Animal Science major will be able to advance the science and technologies of animal care and management in an objective and effective manner for the betterment of human society and domestic animals.
The Program. The curriculum provides the opportunity to develop depth of understanding in the biological, physiological and social sciences, while allowing students to specialize within the broad field of applied animal science. Study begins with introductory courses in animal science, biological science, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics. Students then undertake advanced courses in animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, and physiology and the integration of these sciences to animal function, such as growth, lactation, and reproduction. Students complete the curriculum by choosing a specialization in either an animal biology discipline, such as animal behavior, biochemistry, animal genetics, nutrition, physiology, or an area of animal production, such as companion and captive animals, livestock and dairy production (beef, dairy, sheep, and swine), laboratory animals, horses or aquatic animals. Students also have the flexibility within each specialization to combine study of both a discipline area and an area of animal production. The specializations cover a range from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole animal and populations of animals.
Career Alternatives. Career opportunities for graduates cover a wide range of options. Primary goals of the major are to prepare students for graduate study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degree, for continued study in a professional school such as veterinary medicine and medicine, and for careers in agricultural production, laboratory research, or the many related industries, from farming, ranching and animal management to positions in business, management, sales, financial services, health care, agricultural extension, consulting services, teaching, journalism, laboratory technology, and research.
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Written and Oral Expression See College Requirements |
0-8 | |
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 56-60 | |
| Animal Science (Animal Science 1, 2, 41, 41L) | 12 | |
| Biological Science (Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C) | 15 | |
| Chemistry (Chemistry 2A, 2B and 8A, 8B or 118A, 118B) | 16-18 | |
| Computer Science (Agricultural Systems and Environment 21) | 3 | |
| Mathematics (Mathematics 16A, 16B or 21A, 21B) | 6-8 | |
| Statistics (Agricultural Systems and Environment 120 or Statistics 100) | 4 | |
| Note: Some professional and graduate schools may require additional preparatory subject matter. Please consult the advising center. | ||
| Breadth/General Education
See General Education requirement |
16-24 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 39 | |
| Biology (Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103, Animal Genetics 107, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101, Nutrition 110) | 25 | |
| Integrative Animal Biology (Animal Science 123, 124, and Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121 and121L) | 12 | |
| Laboratory Course (Select one from Animal Genetics 111, Animal Science 106, 135, Molecular Biology 120L, Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior 101L) | 2-4 | |
| Area of Specialization
Choose one Area of Specialization below; the program of study must be approved in advance by your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Livestock and Dairy Management
Select two of Animal Science 143, 144 and 146; one of Animal Science 145 and 147; Nutrition 115. Select additional upper division units from any Animal Genetics or Animal Science course, or from Nutrition 122, 123, or other courses approved by your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Equine Management
Animal Science 15, 115, 141 and one of Animal Science 125 or 126. Select additional units from any Animal Genetics or Animal Science course, or from Nutrition 115, 122, or other courses approved by your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Laboratory Animal Management
Animal Science 42, 140, Nutrition 123 and Veterinary Medicine 170. Select additional units from any Animal Genetics, Animal Science course, or from Nutrition 115, 122, or other courses approved by your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Companion and Captive Animal Management
Animal Science 42, 142, Nutrition 123 and Veterinary Medicine 170. Select additional units from any Animal Genetics or Animal Science course, or from Nutrition 115, 122, Avian Science 100, or other courses approved by your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Aquatic Animal Management
Animal Science 18, 131 and 136; Nutrition 124; and one of Animal Science 118 or 119. Select additional units from any Animal Genetics or Animal Science course, or other courses approved by your faculty adviser. Students in this specialization may elect to substitute any of Biological Science 104, Evolution and Ecology 112, or Wildlife Fish and Conservation Biology 120 and 121 for the 12-unit requirement under Integrative Animal Biology, with approval of your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Animal Biology Discipline
Select a minimum of 12 upper division units to form a series of disciplinary courses in one of: animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, or physiology, in consultation with your faculty adviser. Select an additionalal 8 upper division units of animal science courses related to the chosen discipline, in consultation with your faculty adviser. |
20 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 27-49 | |
| Total Units for Degree | 180 | |
Master Adviser. G.A.E. Gall.
Advising Center for the major, including peer advising, is located in 1202 Meyer Hall, 916-752-6118. Students must secure their academic adviser through this office upon entering the major.
The Department of Animal Science offers five minor programs open to students majoring in other disciplines who wish to complement their study programs with a minor in Animal Science. Some courses have required prerequisites not included as part of the minor, and students are expected to plan accordingly.
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science--Dairy/Livestock | 20 | |
| Animal Science 41, 41L | 4 | |
| Animal Science 104 | 3 | |
| Additional upper division courses
Select 4 or 8 units from Animal Science 143, 144, 146. Select additional units to complete the 20-unit total from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121, 121L, Nutrition 115, 122, 123. |
13 | |
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science--Equine | 21 | |
| Animal Science 15 | 4 | |
| Animal Science 103 or 104 | 3 | |
| Animal Science 115, 141 | 8 | |
| Animal Science 125 or 126 | 3 | |
| One additional upper division course
Select from from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121, 121L, Nutrition 115, 122, 123. |
3 | |
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science--Animal Biology | 20 | |
| Animal Science 15, 42, or 41 and 41L | 3-4 | |
| Animal Science 103 or 104 | 3 | |
| Animal Science 123, 124, or Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121 and 121L | 4 | |
| Additional upper division courses
Select additional units to complete the 20-unit total from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121, 121L, Nutrition 115, 122, 123. |
9-10 | |
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science--Aquaculture | 20 | |
| Animal Science 18 | 4 | |
| Animal Science 118, 119 | 8 | |
| Additional upper division courses
Select additional units to complete the 20-unit total from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Applied Biological Systems Technology 161, Nutrition 124, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 121. |
8 | |
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science--Animal Genetics | 20 | |
| Animal Science 15, or 41 with 41L, or 42 | 4 | |
| Animal Science 107, 111 | 9 | |
| Additional upper division courses<
Select additional units to complete the 20-unit total from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Avian Science 103, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121, 121L, Nutrition 115, 122, 123. |
7 | |
Minor Adviser. G.A.E. Gall.
Graduate Study. The Department of Animal Science offers a program of study and research leading to the M.S. degree. In addition, the Master of Agriculture and Management (M.A.M.) is offered by the Department of Animal Science in conjunction with the Graduate School of Management. Detailed information about each of these programs may be obtained by contacting the Advising Center listed above.
Graduate Adviser. T.R. Famula (M.S. degree); I. Garnett (M.A.M. degree).
| Upper Division Courses | Graduate Courses | Professional Courses |
*Course not offered this academic year.
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum = Arts and Humanities; SciEng = Science and Engineering; SocSci = Social Sciences; Div = Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt = Writing Experience. Select this link to information on the General Education requirement.
1. Domestic Animals and People (4) I. Famula
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Animal domestication and factors affecting their characteristics and distribution. Animal use for food, fiber, work, drugs, research and recreation; present and future roles in society. Laboratory exercises with beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, swine, laboratory animals, fish, horses, meat and dairy products. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
2. Introductory Animal Science (4) III. Berger
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 and Biological Sciences 1A recommended. Growth, reproduction, lactation, inheritance, nutrition, and disease control in domesticated animals and species used in aquaculture; the application of sciences to animal production. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
15. Introductory Horse Husbandry (3) II. Roser
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 2 recommended. Introduction to care and use of light horses emphasizing the basic principles for selection of horses, responsibilities of ownership, recreational use and raising of foals.
18. Introductory Aquaculture (4) I. Conklin
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Historical and contemporary aquacultural practices. Interaction between the aqueous culture environment and the biology of aquatic animals. Impact of economics and governmental policies on the development of aquaculture. Interaction of aquacultural practices with larger societal goals. GE credit: SciEng.
21. Livestock and Dairy Cattle Judging (2) III. Van Liew
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 or 2 recommended. Evaluation of type as presently applied to light horses, meat animals and dairy cattle. Relationship between form and function, form and carcass quality, and form and milk production.
22A. Animal Evaluation (2) I. Van Liew
Laboratory--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 21 or the equivalent. Study of domestic livestock species with emphasis on visual appraisal, carcass evaluation, and application of performance information. Accurate written and oral descriptions and occasional weekend field trips required. This course is prerequisite to intercollegiate judging competition. Offered in alternate years. (P/NP grading only.)
22B. Animal Evaluation (2) II. Liew
Laboratory--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 22A or the equivalent. Continuation of course 22A with emphasis on specific species: visual appraisal, carcass evaluation, and application of performance information. Accurate written and oral descriptions and occasional weekend field trips required. This course is prerequisite to intercollegiate judging competition. Offered in alternate years. (P/NP grading only.)
41. Domestic Animal Production (2) I. DePeters
Lecture--2 hours. Principles of farm animal management, including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and swine. Industry trends, care and management, nutrition, and reproduction.
41L. Domestic Animal Production Laboratory (2) I. DePeters
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 41 (may be taken concurrently). Animal production principles and practices, including field trips to dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and swine operations, and campus laboratories. (P/NP grading only.)
42. Introductory Companion Animal Biology (4) II. Oberbauer
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Companion animal domestication. Historical, contemporary perspectives. Legislation concerning companion animals. Selected topics in anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition, behavior and management. Scientific methods in studying the human-animal bond. Discussions: application of biological concepts to problems related to companion animals. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
49. Animal Management Practices (2) I, II, III. Van Liew
Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. The application of the principles of elementary biology; the art and science of management of a specific animal species. Each quarter students will be able to choose from the following sections: beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, horses, sheep, swine, laboratory animals. May be repeated up to four times with a different species. (P/NP grading only.)
92. Internship in Animal Science (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Department Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-18 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock, and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval Request form must be met. (P/NP grading only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
103. Animal Welfare (3) II. Mench
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: basic course in general/animal biology (e.g., Animal Science 2 or Biological Sciences 1B or 10) and upper division standing. The application of principles of animal behavior and physiology to assessment and improvement of the welfare of wild, captive, and domestic animals. Topics include animal pain, stress, cognition, motivation, emotions, and preferences, as well as environmental enrichment methods.
*104. Principles of Domestic Animal Behavior (3) II. Price
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or 1B or the equivalent. Basic principles of animal behavior as applied to domesticated species. Emphasis will be placed on behavioral development and social behavior. External (exogenous) and physiological mechanisms influencing behavior will be discussed. Offered in alternate years. GE credit: SciEng.
105. Domestic Animal Behavior (2) II. Price
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: an introductory animal behavior course (e.g., course 104, Psychology 150, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 102) or consent of instructor. Application of the principles of animal behavior in the management of domestic animals. Includes reproductive behavior, feeding behavior, agonistic behavior, animal handling and human-animal interactions. Offered in alternate years. GE credit: SciEng.
*106. Domestic Animal Behavior Laboratory (2) II. Price
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 104 or the equivalent. Research experience with the behavior of large domestic animals. Experimental design, methods of data collection and analysis, and reporting of experimental results. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
115. Advanced Horse Production (4) I. Roser
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 15; Biological Sciences 101; Nutrition 110 or 115; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101; or consent of instructor. Feeding, breeding, and management of horses; application of the basic principles of animal science to problems of production of all types of horses. Designed for students who wish to become professionally involved in the horse industry. GE credit: SciEng.
118. Fish Production (4) II. Beer, Doroshov
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 120 and 121. Current practices in fish production; relationship between the biological aspects of a species and the production systems, husbandry, management, and marketing practices utilized. Emphasis on species currently reared in California.
119. Invertebrate Aquaculture (4) III. Conklin
Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B. Management, breeding and feeding of aquatic invertebrates; application of basic principles of physiology, reproduction, and nutrition to production of mollusks and crustaceans for human food; emphasis on interaction of species biology and managerial techniques on production efficiencies.
120. Principles of Meat Science (3) III. Bandman (Food Science and Technology), Lee
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A. Anatomical, physiological, developmental, and biochemical aspects of muscle underlying the conversion of muscle to meat. Includes meat processing, preservation, microbiology, and public health issues associated with meat products. (Same course as Food Science and Technology 120.) GE credit: SciEng.
*120L. Meat Science Laboratory (2) III. Lee, Bandman (Food Science and Technology)
Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A; course 120 (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory exercises and student participation in transformation of live animal to carcass and meat, structural and biochemical changes related to meat quality, chemical and sensory evaluation of meat, and field trips to packing plant and processing plant. (Same course as Food Science and Technology 120L.)
123. Animal Growth and Development (4) III. Sainz
Lecture--3 hours; lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B; Biological Sciences 104 and Molecular and Cellular Biology 150 recommended. Growth and development of animals from conception to maturity, viewed from practical and biological perspectives; includes genetic, metabolic, nutritional control of cell and organism function. GE credit: SciEng.
124. Lactation (4) II. Baldwin
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101; Nutrition 110; or the equivalent background knowledge. Consideration of the biochemical, genetic, physiological, nutritional, and structural factors relating to mammary gland development, the initiation of lactation, the composition of milk and lactational performance. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
125. Equine Exercise Physiology (3) II. Roser
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101. Distance learning class broadcast from Cal Poly, Pomona, on basic and applied physiology of the exercising horse. Includes physiological systems, gait analysis, lameness, pharmacology, sports medicine; sport horse performance evaluation and conditioning. (Students and instructor have two-way communication capabilities.)
126. Equine Nutrition (3) I. Roser
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 15; Nutrition 110 or 115. Distance learning class broadcast from Cal Poly, Pomona and CSU Fresno on equine nutrition. Includes equine digestion, digestive physiology, diet development and evaluation, and the relationship of the topics to recommended feeding practices and nutritional portfolios.
128. Agricultural Applications of Linear Programming (3) II. Fadel
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and Agricultural Systems and Environment 21 or the equivalent. Applications of linear programming in agriculture, emphasizing resource allocation problems and decision making. Problems include crop production, ration formulation, and farm management. Hands-on experience in developing linear programs and interpreting the results.
131. Reproduction and Early Development in Aquatic Animals (4) III. Doroshov
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Molecular and Cellular Biology 150; Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 120, 121; or consent of instructor. Physiological and developmental functions related to reproduction, breeding efficiency and fertility of animals commonly used in aquaculture.
*135. Experimental Biochemistry Laboratory (4) I. Calvert
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: one course each in biochemistry and physiology; consent of instructor. Course designed to introduce student to concepts of research. Experience in research animal care, tissue sampling and handling techniques, a variety of commonly used laboratory analytical methods, cost analysis, literature review and publication writing are provided. Not open to students who have received credit for Molecular and Cellular Biology 120L.
136. Aquatic Animal Laboratory (2) III. Hung
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102; basic understanding of general biology, chemistry and biochemistry. Care and maintenance of fish culture in research, production, and personal use. Students conduct an 8-week growth trial with proper experimental design, care and maintenance of fish, and data collection, interpretation and reporting.
140. Management of Laboratory Animals (4) I. Weisker
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Animal Genetics 107; Nutrition 110 or 115; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101. Application of the concepts of nutrition, physiology, and genetics to maintenance of experimental animals. Management procedures will be examined in view of experimental needs, government regulations, and animal health.
141. Equine Enterprise Management (4) II. Roser/Garnett
Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 115; Economics 1A, 1B recommended. Examination of the concepts and principles involved in the operation of an equine enterprise. Essential aspects of equine enterprise management, including equine law, marketing, cash flow analysis, and impact of state and federal regulations. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.
143. Pig and Poultry Care and Management (4) I. Garnett, Ernst, Berger
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: Nutrition 115 or 110; Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101. Care and management of swine, broilers and turkeys as related to environmental physiology, nutrition and metabolism, disease management and reproduction.
144. Beef Cattle and Sheep Production (4) I. Sainz
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; one or two Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: course 41, Animal Genetics 107, Nutrition 115, or consent of instructor; a course in Range Science and a course in microcomputing are recommended. Genetics, physiology, nutrition, economics and business in beef cattle and sheep production. Resources used, species differences, range and feedlot operations. Emphasis on integration and information needed in methods for management of livestock enterprises.
*145. Meat Processing and Marketing (4) II. Lee
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 143 or 144 or consent of instructor. Distribution, processing and marketing of meat and meat products. Meat and meat animal grading and pricing. Government regulations and social/consumer concerns. Future trends and impact on production management practices. Includes poultry.
146. Dairy Cattle Production (4) III. DePeters
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; one mandatory Saturday field trip. Prerequisite: course 124, Animal Genetics 107, and Nutrition 115, or consent of instructor. Scientific principles from genetics, nutrition, physiology, and related fields applied to conversion of animal feed to human food through dairy animals. Management and economic decisions are related to animal biology considering the environment and animal well-being. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.
147. Dairy Processing and Marketing (3) II. The Staff
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 146 or consent of instructor. Examination of distribution systems, processing practices, product quality, impact of government policy (domestic and foreign), marketing alternatives, and product development.
148. Enterprise Analysis in Animal Industries (4) III. Garnett
Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 141 or 145 or 147 or consent of instructor. Examination and application of decision making and problem solving in the production enterprise. The areas of production analysis, problem solving, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis will be examined in terms of the total enterprise. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.
190C. Research Group Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: advanced standing; consent of instructor. Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship in Animal Science (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval Request Form must be met. (P/NP grading only.)
193. Introduction to Animal Science Research (2) I, III. Gall in charge
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Consideration of ethics in animal research; basic elements of a research plan, project design, and literature review; preparation of a research proposal. Mid-term report and preparation of a brief research proposal. GE credit: Wrt.
194. Research in Animal Science (3) I, II, III The Staff
Laboratory--6 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing, course 193, one laboratory course in animal biology and consent of instructor. Research with a faculty mentor. Weekly discussion and laboratory on specific research topic. May include a seminar to research group. Choose from sections: (1) Animal Behavior; (2) Animal Genetics; (3) Animal Nutrition; (4) Animal Physiology. May be repeated for credit for a total of four times.
*194HA-194HB-194HC. Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Animal Science (4-4-4) I-II-III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--9 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101, Biological Sciences 102, 103 and Nutrition 110; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee. Students will carry out a research project (chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals) during the academic year under the guidance of a faculty member. Upon completion, student will write a thesis and present a public seminar describing his/her research. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
195. Senior Project in Animal Science (3) I, II, III. Gall
Studio--6 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing in animal science and consent of instructor. Project analysis of a specific area of animal science; industry, communication, outreach, business and marketing, animal welfare, food safety and research are examples. May be repeated for credit for a total of three times. Limited enrollment.
197T. Tutoring in Animal Science (1-2) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Tutoring--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: Animal Science or related major; advanced standing; consent of instructor. Tutoring of students in lower division animal science courses; weekly conference with instructors in charge of courses; written critiques of teaching procedures. May be repeated once for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge.)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
200. Strategies in Animal Production (4) I. Garnett
Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Examines the forces and issues in animal agriculture through the strategic management process.
*206. Models in Agriculture and Nutrition (3) II. Fadel
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory-- 3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16B; Statistics 108. Basic model building principles and techniques for statistical and systems simulation models. Optimization techniques for non-linear experimental designs and management models are presented. Quantitative analysis and evaluation of linear and non-linear equations used in agriculture and nutrition. Offered in alternate years.
*235. Advanced Techniques in Animal Nutrition Research (2) I,II,III. The Staff (Calvert in charge)
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Application of advanced laboratory techniques to animal nutrition research; use of mechanistic models for experimental design and data analyses; surgical preparations useful in nutrition research; review of current literature. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. (S/U grading only.)
290. Seminar (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Seminar--1 hour. Reports and discussions of topics of interest in genetics, nutrition, and physiology as they apply to animal science. (S/U grading only.)
290C. Research Group Conference (1) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
291. Current Research in Animal Science (1) I, II, III. Medrano
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Current research in animal science explored at weekly seminars presented by guest lecturers. Discussion of research presented. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
297. Supervised Teaching in Animal Science (2) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Supervised teaching--6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Practical experience in teaching Animal Science at the University level; curriculum design and evaluation; preparation and presentation of material. Assistance in laboratories, discussion sections, and evaluation of student work. An evaluation letter sent to the Graduate Adviser with a copy to the student. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Sect. 1, 2, 3--letter grading; from Sect. 4 on--S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
(S/U grading only.)
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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