ANSC
Animal Science
ANSC 100 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE ANSC 205 INTRODUCTION TO MEAT EVALUATION ANSC 215 CALVING MANAGEMENT ANSC 222 LIVESTOCK IN SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ANSC 232 LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT-SHEEP ANSC 234 LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT-BEEF ANSC 262 RANGE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ANSC 265 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS ANSC 266 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS LAB ANSC 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ANSC 291 SPECIAL TOPICS ANSC 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY ANSC 305 ADVANCED MEAT EVALUATION ANSC 308 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION ANSC 316 MEAT SCIENCE ANSC 320 ANIMAL NUTRITION ANSC 321 PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVESTOCK REPRODUCTION ANSC 322 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS ANSC 337 DISEASES OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK ANSC 395 FIELD EXPERIENCE:LIVESTOCK ANSC 408 ADVANCED LIVESTOCK EVALUATION ANSC 410 VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY ANSC 416R MEAT PROCESSING ANSC 418 TOPICS IN BEEF NUTRITION ANSC 421 ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ANSC 432 SHEEP MANAGEMENT ANSC 434R BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT ANSC 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ANSC 491 SPECIAL TOPICS ANSC 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY ANSC 494 SEMINAR ANSC 498 INTERNSHIP
ANSC 100 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL
SCIENCE
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Introductory Animal Science includes basic principles of animal genetics,
nutrition, live animal evaluation, reproduction, and their application
to the production of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and
poultry.
ANSC 205 INTRODUCTION TO MEAT
EVALUATION
F 2 cr. LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100
-- Techniques for the evaluation of carcasses. Procedures include U.S.
grading standards, introduction to carcass pricing and objective carcass
measurements.
ANSC 215 CALVING MANAGEMENT
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Sophmore standing. ANSC 100 is recommended.
-- Procedures to correctly identify calving problems and subsequently
assist the birthing process and application of techniques to maximize
calf survival.
ANSC 222 LIVESTOCK IN SUSTAINABLE
SYSTEMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100 and ANSC 262 or consent of instructor.
-- The role of livestock in balanced sustainable and organic systems
will be explored with a primary focus on incorporating targeted grazing
into farming systems. The principles of sustainable animal production
and the regulations associated with organic animal production will be
presented.
ANSC 232 LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT-SHEEP
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100.
-- Management practices associated with farm flock and range sheep enterprises.
ANSC 234 LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT-BEEF
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100
-- Hands-on laboratories to familiarize students with the principles
of beef cattle handling and management.
ANSC 262 RANGE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
S 3 cr. LEC 3.
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100, NRSM 101.
-- Principles of beef and sheep production in rangeland environments.
Breeding, reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and distribution.
ANSC 265 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
F 3 cr. LEC 3.
PREREQUISITE: BIOB 160, Sophomore standing. CO-REQUISITE: ANSC 266
-- The lecture defines and identifies the organization of cell types into tissues and organ systems. The lecture explains the physiology of organ systems in domestic farm animals.
ANSC 266 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS LAB
F 1 cr. LAB 1.
PREREQUISITE: BIOB 160, Sophomore standing. CO-REQUISITE: ANSC 265
-- Location, structure and identification of various tissues, organs, and systems of domestic animals through dissection of cadaver animals. Lab utilizes ruminants and monogastric species.
ANSC 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a written
work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct
of research.
ANSC 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ANSC 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 -3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ANSC 305 ADVANCED MEAT EVALUATION
F 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 205 or consent of instructor.
-- Advanced skills in carcass evaluation, U.S. grading standards, and
carcass pricing.
ANSC 308 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION
F 2 cr. LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100 and ANSC 205, or consent of instructor.
-- Techniques and experience in live animal evaluation. Practical use
of production data and other evaluation techniques.
ANSC 316 MEAT SCIENCE
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100 and BIOB 160 and CHMY 121.
-- The meat industry within North America and beyond will be discussed.
Live animal evaluation, pricing and carcass evaluation will be discussed.
The class will include an explanation of muscle structure and function
and its effect on tenderness and functionality.
ANSC 320 ANIMAL NUTRITION
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 262, ANSC 265/266 and CHMY 123 and or consent of
instructor.
-- Digestion and metabolism of nutrients, nutrient requirements, feed
composition, diet formulation, and practical feeding of various classes
of domestic animals.
ANSC 321 PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVESTOCK
REPRODUCTION
F 4 cr. LEC 3 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 265/266.
-- A study of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction with major
emphasis on domestic animal species. This class introduces students
to emerging concepts and current technologies for improving reproductive
efficiency in domestic animals.
ANSC 322 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL
BREEDING AND GENETICS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100, BIOB 160, and either STAT 216 or STAT 332 or
PSPP 318.
-- Genetic improvement of farm animals through performance testing,
methods of selection, and application of mating systems such as crossbreeding.
ANSC 337 DISEASES OF DOMESTIC
LIVESTOCK
S 3 cr. LEC 3.
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 265/266.
-- This course is structured to familiarize students with the common
diseases of domestic livestock. Infectious and non-infectious diseases
of horses, cattle, sheep and swine will be covered. Particular emphasis
will be placed on regional diseases.
ANSC 395 FIELD EXPERIENCE:LIVESTOCK
On Demand 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 100 and junior standing.
-- Exposure of students to livestock operations and related business
enterprises in different geographical locations. One three-day field
trip. Graded P/F.
ANSC 408 ADVANCED LIVESTOCK
EVALUATION
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 308 or equivalent.
-- Advanced skills in evaluation of animals and data associated with
growth and genetic improvement. Develop decision making and oral communication
skills.
ANSC 410 VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: BIOB 470, BIOO 262.
-- This course will provide an overview of the importance of arthropods
and their effects on human and animal health. Topics covered will include
classification and identification of insects, mites, and ticks, basic
biology, behavior and ecology, feeding mechanisms, pathogen transmission,
vector competency, production impacts, integrated management and prevention.
ANSC 416R MEAT PROCESSING
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 316 or instructor approval.
-- Students will learn to manufacture processed meat products such as
fresh sausage, ham, bacon and cooked sausages. They will also be developing
new flavor profiles and new products that will be presented to a panel
with proposed marketing plans.
ANSC 418 TOPICS IN BEEF CATTLE
NUTRITION
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 320 and Junior standing or consent of instructor.
-- Critical evaluation of current issues and related scientific literature
in beef cattle nutrition; application to decision making and problem
solving.
ANSC 421 ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
TECHNOLOGIES
F 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 321.
-- Reproductive management programs applying physiological knowledge
to increase meat and milk production in cattle. Experience in the techniques
of artificial insemination and pregnancy evaluation in cattle.
ANSC 432 SHEEP MANAGEMENT
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 262, ANSC 232, ANSC 320, and ANSC 321 or consent
of instructor.
-- Management of the ewe flock, nutrition, reproduction, economics,
breeding, and health related to efficient sheep production will be discussed.
Production preparation and wool marketing in U.S. and world markets
and economics of Montana wool production will be covered.
ANSC 434R BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT
F 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: ANSC 262, NRSM 240, ANSC 320, ANSC 321, ANSC 322 and AGEC
210 or AGEC 341.
-- Integration of the principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology,
range ecology, and economics into practical and profitable ranch management
and business plans. Utilization of performance and financial records,
budgeting, feed resource planning, marketing strategies, breeding plans,
computer applications, and case studies.
ANSC 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a research
paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis.
ANSC 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ANSC 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ANSC 494 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
ANSC 498 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of
department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
