16:340:501
Animal Biotechnology (3)
The theory underlying current techniques used in animal biotechnology and their applications to animal agriculture and the biomedical field. Ethical and social issues associated with animal biotechnology.
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16:340:502
Physiology of Reproduction (3)
Reproductive physiology of the higher vertebrates. The estrous, menstrual, and ovulation cycles; pregnancy; and parturition and lactation. Emphasis on growth areas in the field of reproductive physiology research.
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry, vertebrate physiology.
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16:340:506
Principles of Integrative Physiology (3)
Organizing principles and design constraints of physiological processes, including homeostasis, size effects, temperature, water balance, energy balance, and functional trade-offs.
Prerequisite: Systems physiology or equivalent.
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16:340:507
Ruminant Nutrition (4)
Nutritional adequacy of feedstuffs as related to nutrient requirements and utilization, and metabolism in the ruminant animal for product development. Experimental designs in ruminal nutrition; anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract; rumen fermentation; water, lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism; appetite; palatability; and control of feed intake.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: An introductory course in biochemistry or nutrition.
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16:340:508
Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
Physiological and environmental factors associated with exercise in the horse.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in physiology.
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16:340:510
Neuroendocrinology (3)
The role of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland in reproduction, stress, growth, biological rhythms, drug addiction, and immunity at the organismic, cellular, and molecular levels.
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16:340:603,604
Special Problems in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (BA,BA)
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16:340:611
Topics in Domestic Animal Nutrition (2)
Nutrient intake and metabolism and the partitioning of nutrients in pregnancy, lactation, and growth. Basic mechanisms and applications to production species.
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16:340:612
Recent Advances in Endocrinology (2)
Survey and analysis of current literature pertaining to endocrinology.
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16:340:613
Topics in Animal Growth (2)
Growth in animals considered from a mathematical, biochemical, nutritional, and endocrinological basis.
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16:340:614
Current Topics in Metabolic Regulation (2)
Consideration of metabolic regulation discussed in reference to animals from a biochemical and molecular biological viewpoint. Discussions based on presentations by students and instructor using examples from current literature.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry and a course in physiology.
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16:340:615
Topics in Animal Behavior (2)
Behavior of animals considered from endocrinological, evolutionary, and nutritional bases.
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16:340:616
Animal Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery through Market (3)
The process of discovery, formulation, development (including safety and effectiveness), and registration of new animal drugs; overview of the worldwide animal health market.
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16:340:693,694
Seminar in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (1,1)
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16:340:701,702
Research in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (BA,BA)
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