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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • ART 600 - Advanced Drawing

    Credits: (1-5)
    Upper-level drawing, development, and personal motivation. Lectures and problems directed toward an understanding of the historical development of drawing as well as investigations of contemporary studies.

    Note
    May be taken for four semesters. Credits over 3 hours must be approved by the instructor.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 225, 240.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 601 - Graphic Desigh History/Theory/Criticism

    Credits: (3)
    Study of significant works from late nineteenth century to the present to provide understanding of the development and character of graphic design, artists, and designers.

    Note
    Three hours lecture.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 602 - Twentieth Century Art History III

    Credits: (3)
    Art movements beginning with abstract expressions and continuing through pop, op, minimal, and conceptual art movements up to 1980.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 603 - Twentieth Century Art History IV

    Credits: (3)
    The art movements of the 1980s beginning with photo-realism and continuing through pattern and decoration, new image art, neo-expressionisms, and neo-abstraction.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 604 - Greek Art History

    Credits: (3)
    The art of classical Greece, from its Aegean origins through the Hellenistic period.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 608 - Special Studies in Art

    Credits: (1-6)
    Specialized workshops or seminars conducted in studio, art therapy, art education, or art history.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Three credit hours in the relevant area.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 610 - Figure Drawing II

    Credits: (3)
    Continuation of Figure Drawing I, with emphasis on individual expression.

    Note
    Six hours lab. May be taken for four semesters.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 225.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 612 - Renaissance Art History

    Credits: (3)
    Renaissance art of northern and southern Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, with a brief discussion of its fourteenth century origins.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or ART 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 616 - 3D Animation in Graphic Design

    Credits: (3-6)
    Specialized training in the 3D realm, modeling, lighting, motion graphic design. Studio.

    Note
    Three credit hours in the relevant area (Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Photography).

    Effective Spring 2011

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Fall, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 622 - Baroque Art History

    Credits: (3)
    The development of the baroque period in northern and southern Europe, from its beginnings in the early seventeenth century to the rococo style of the eighteenth century.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 623 - Advanced Concepts in Computer Art and Design

    Credits: (3)
    Studio exploration of computers as a tool/medium for art disciplines.

    Note
    Two hours lecture, four hours lab.

    May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 575.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 625 - Independent Study-Art Education

    Credits: (1-5)
    Work offered in art education after competency has been achieved. Personal development is emphasized.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Full sequence of courses related to art education subject matter.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 626 - Independent Study-Photography

    Credits: (Variable)
    Advanced work in photography, an emphasis on personal development.

    Note
    Competency in camera and photo-related processes required.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 295, ART 611, ART 563.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 628 - Foreign Studies in Art History

    Credits: (1-6)
    Participation in art history study abroad.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Three credit hours of art history and consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 630 - Foreign Studies in Studio Art

    Credits: (1-6)
    Participation in studio art study abroad.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Three credit hours of studio art and consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 631 - Contemporary Media Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    A review of trends in contemporary media and visual communication.

    Note
    Studio/lecture.

    May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 575.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 632 - The Development of American Art

    Credits: (3)
    American art from the Colonial period to the beginnings of abstract expressionism in the early 1940s, with major emphasis on the late nineteenth and early twentieth century developments.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 634 - History of Modern Sculpture

    Credits: (3)
    Directions in sculpture since the time of Rodin.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 635 - Advanced Printmaking

    Credits: (3-6)
    Advanced work in relief, serigraphy, lithography, and intaglio.

    Note
    Six hours lab. May be taken for six semesters.

    Effective Spring 2011.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 235.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 636 - Color Printmaking Workshop

    Credits: (3-6)
    Advanced study of color printmaking.  Color theory and practical techniques provide experience in multicolor and intermedia graphic production.

    Note
    May be taken for 12 credit hours maximum.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 235. Corequisite: ART 635.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 642 - Nineteenth Century Art History

    Credits: (3)
    Painting, sculpture, and architecture of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with emphasis on the art of France.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 645 - Sculpture II

    Credits: (3)
    Emphasis on artistic development through exploratory experiences in the various media. Advanced wood working processes, mold making, foundry techniques and welding processes.

    Note
    Six hour lab. May be taken for four semesters.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 230.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 650 - Advanced/Senior Painting Studio

    Credits: (3-6)
    Individualized studio work in varied painting media. Focus on strengths and exploration of media for personal expression. Emphasis for graduating seniors will be on producing a cohesive body of work in preparation of BFA exhibition.

    Note
    Six hours studio. May be taken for 12 credits total.

    Effective Spring 2011.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 561 and ART 570.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 654 - Women in Art

    Credits: (3)
    The work of women artists from early Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the contemporary period.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 655 - Metalsmithing Techniques

    Credits: (3)
    Surface embellishment, container construction of various techniques, linkage, and mechanical problems will be explored in addition to stone setting.

    Note
    Nine hours lab. May be taken for three semesters.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 270.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 660 - Sculpture III

    Credits: (3-6)
    Continuation of Sculpture II. Further exploration of media and technique, emphasizing the development of individual direction and expression. Primarily for undergraduate sculpture majors.

    Note
    May be taken for a maximum of 9 credits.

    Effective Spring 2011.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 645.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 662 - Southwestern Indian Arts and Culture

    Credits: (3)
    The development of southwestern Indian silversmithing, weaving, pottery, basketry, and painting from the prehistoric period through the twentieth century.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 665 - Ceramics III

    Credits: (1-5)
    Individual exploration and further development of ceramic design and glaze technology; continuation of kiln design and construction.

    Note
    Six hours lab. May be taken for three semesters.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 565.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 675 - History of Ceramics

    Credits: (3)
    History and development of ceramics; study of the use of pottery and other aspects of ceramics from earliest known records to present day. Use of slides and other visual materials.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 195 or 196.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 679 - Color Experiments, Theory and Application

    Credits: (3)
    Explores the interaction of color through a variety of exercises, both practical and experimental. Emphasis on visual perception and the relative use of color. Color’s potential in illusionist structures and visual communication, color systems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 100.

    When Offered
    Intersession

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 680 - Metals Workshop

    Credits: (1-5)
    A number of metalsmithing techniques will be explored by the upper division student with emphasis on experimental problems and possibilities. The development of an individual point of view will predominate throughout the course.

    Note
    May be repeated twice.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ART 655.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 685 - Advanced Independent Study Design

    Credits: (Variable)
    Advanced work in design-related subjects.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Full sequence of courses related to problem subject matter.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 690 - Techniques in Teaching Art

    Credits: (Variable)
    Lectures and class discussion of methods, consideration of suitable laboratory equipment, use of illustrative material, and preparation of courses of study.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Twelve hours in art or consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ART 695 - Topics in Art History

    Credits: (Variable)
    Independent exploration in selected problems in art history.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Twelve hours art history.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 102 - Principles of Animal Science

    Credits: (3)
    Basic principles which apply to animal agriculture; survey of the industry; types, purposes, and products of livestock; principles of breeding, selection, nutrition, lactation, reproduction, management, and marketing.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week. ASI 105, 106, and 107 are companion courses.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 105 - Animal Sciences and Industry

    Credits: (1)
    A study of the breeding and market types and classes of livestock including a comparison of the live animal and carcass evaluation.

    Note
    Two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 or concurrent enrollment.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 106 - Dairy and Poultry Science

    Credits: (1)
    Introduction to the dairy and poultry industries.

    Note
    Two hours lab a week.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 107 - Companion Animal and Horse Lab

    Credits: (1)
    An introduction to the companion animal and equine industries. Career opportunities in the companion animal and equine industries. The use of companion animals in society, their value, and production systems. Basic biology, breed identification, health, handling, training, and selection.

    Note
    Two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 or concurrent enrollment.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 200 - Introduction to Research in Animal Science

    Credits: (1)
    An introduction to research with agricultural animals.  The breadth of research activities in animal science will be covered.  Basics of research design and interpretation, ethical considerations in research, animal care, and regulatory issues will be emphasized.

    Note
    One hour lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 303 - History and Attitudes of Animal Use

    Credits: (3)
    A short history of animal use and the livestock industry; attitudes towards animals; the symbiotic bond between humans and animals; the contributions from animals of food, fiber, work, and recreation; animal well-being; the interaction of livestock production and the environment; and ethical issues about using animals for research, food, and recreation.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture/recitation a week. Interactive discussion will be emphasized.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • ASI 310 - Poultry and Poultry Product Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    Applied knowledge of physical and anatomical characteristics for evaluating poultry for egg and meat production. Evaluation of ready-to-cook poultry products as well as eggs on their exterior, interior, and broken-out appearance according to the latest USDA standards.

    Note
    Two two-hour labs a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 106.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 315 - Livestock and Meat Evaluation

    Credits: (3)
    Evaluation of slaughter livestock and their carcasses as related to economically efficient production of red meat. Evaluation of breeding livestock on visual appraisal and performance records. A study of growth and the effects of nutrition, environment, and hormones on growth patterns. Breeds of livestock and performance programs will be studied.

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 105. Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 or instructor consent.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 318 - Fundamentals of Nutrition

    Credits: (3)
    Elementary principles of comparative nutrition of farm animals.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 110. Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 198.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 320 - Principles of Feeding

    Credits: (3)
    Application of basic nutrition principles to the feeding of beef cattle, sheep, and swine; feedstuff evaluation; nutrient requirements; ration formulation and practical feeding problems.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 318.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 325 - Beginning Horse Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    Evaluation of conformation and athletic performance of horses. The use of records in selection and the influence of heredity, environment, and training on conformation and performance is addressed. Students will learn to give an oral justification of their evaluations.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 326 - Advanced Horse Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    In-depth study of horse conformation and performance horse evaluation. Theories from various equine disciplines are covered with emphasis placed on interpreting horse industry standards, and abilities to communicate those ideals effectively.

    Note
    One hour lecture and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 325.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 330 - The Horse as A Window to the World

    Credits: (3)
    A general education course using the horse as an organizing theme for exploration of many of the aspects of evolution, comparative physiology, economics, ethics, multiculturalism and esthetics.

    Note
    Designed for students in any major.

    When Offered
    Spring, not offered in all years

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • ASI 333 - Equine Enterprise Management

    Credits: (1)
    Emphasis will be placed on management issues affecting the successful development and operation of an equine facility.  Topics covered include health care, diet formulation, equipment needs, facility design and management, and equine business considerations.

    Note
    Two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Recommended prerequisite: ASI 107.

    When Offered
    Fall, odd years

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 340 - Principles of Meat Science

    Credits: (2)
    An overview of the meat industry for off-campus students using a videotaped format.

    Note
    Food science and animal science majors cannot substitute this course for ASI 350.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: A course in biology.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 345 - Beginning Horse Training and Management

    Credits: (2)
    Inherited and learned behavior of the horse. Development of methods to communicate with the horse. Emphasis on handling and safety techniques. Opportunities to observe and practice advanced training techniques used in saddling and riding.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 350 - Meat Science

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the red meat industry relating the fundamental properties of muscle structure, chemistry, and physiology to meat quality, composition, processing, nutritional value, and marketing. The laboratory will demonstrate the conversion of animals to meat and by-products, and meat processing technology.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 198, or a course in chemistry.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 361 - Meat Animal Processing

    Credits: (2)
    A student participation course in processing live animals into meat and by-products. Interrelates all phases of modern slaughter and processing techniques, inspection and processing, and related operations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 370 - Principles of Meat Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    The use of subjective and objective standards to evaluate beef, lamb, and pork carcasses and wholesale cuts for both quality and yield of edible portion as they relate to value and consumer acceptance.

    When Offered
    Fall

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    No




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  • ASI 385 - Wool Grading and Evaluation

    Credits: (1)
    A study of factors determining the commercial grades of wool and the desired fleece qualities of sheep, practice in judging and grading wool.

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102.

    When Offered
    Fall

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    No




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  • ASI 396 - Dairy Cattle Judging

    Credits: (2)
    An introduction to the principles of evaluating dairy cattle on the basis of their physical characteristics. Interpretation of the official dairy cow unified score card. Training includes preparation and presentation of oral defense on one’s placing of four cow classes.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 and 106.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 399 - ASI Quadrathalon

    Credits: (0-1)
    Active participation in the ASI Quadrathalon involving oral presentations, written exams, practical application of animal knowledge, and a quiz bowl.

    Note
    Fifteen hours for presentations will be designated each spring. No more than 2 credits earned in this course may apply towards graduation.

    When Offered
    Spring

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    No




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  • ASI 400 - Farm Animal Reproduction

    Credits: (4)
    Basic reproductive anatomy and physiology of cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, and sheep during the first half of the semester provides a solid basis for reproduction management topics which occupy the second half of the course.

    Note
    Three hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 102.

    When Offered
    Spring

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    No




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  • ASI 402 - Calving

    Credits: (1)
    Emphasis will be placed on various aspects of managing parturition in cattle. Focus on stages of parturition, dystocia, and calf care.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 403 - Foaling

    Credits: (1)
    Events associated with late gestation, parturition, and the early postpartum period in the horse. Emphasis will be placed on the important aspects of caring for and monitoring a pregnant/lactating mare and her newborn foal.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 and 107 and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 404 - Lambing

    Credits: (1)
    Theoretical and practical experience in lambing. Management of the ewe and lambs at parturition, physiology of parturition, and common problems encountered by ewes and lambs during parturition.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102 and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 405 - Fundamentals of Milk Processing

    Credits: (3)
    A study of fundamentals of processing, quality assurance, inspection, and marketing of fluid milk and related products in a modern market milk enterprise.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and one three-hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 420 - Advanced Dairy Cattle Judging

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 396.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 422 - Livestock Sales Management

    Credits: (0-1)
    Hands-on experience in the planning, promotion, and production of a purebred livestock sale.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 444 - Equine Health

    Credits: (2)
    Fundamentals of equine health care and practical experience with the procedures routinely performed by horse owners in the overall management of their horse’s well-being. Topics covered include basic anatomy and physiology, recognizing and managing disease conditions and emergency situations, and preventative management strategies and treatment options for a variety of health-related issues.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Recommended prerequisite: ASI 107.

    When Offered
    Fall, even years

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 445 - Advanced Horse Training and Management

    Credits: (2)
    Students will further develop skills acquired in ASI 345. Students will learn how to utilize advanced training practices and applications to enhance the training and performance of horses.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 345.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 450 - Principles of Livestock Selection

    Credits: (2)
    Origin, development, characteristics, and adaptation of different breeds of livestock, with special emphasis on the selection of market and breeding animals.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 315.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 470 - Form and Function in Livestock

    Credits: (2)
    A detailed study of animal form and type; influence of type related to function; special training in presenting orally the relative merits of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 450.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 490 - Microcomputer Applications in Animal Sciences and Industry

    Credits: (3)
    Applications of microcomputer techniques to the solutions of problems in animal science and related food industries. Includes use of existing software packages for breakeven analysis, animal identification and health records, feed ration analysis, farm/ranch accounting, and electronic communication with agriculture computer services. Current trends in farm computer use (hardware and software) will also be covered.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 495 - Advanced Meat Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    Advanced study in the evaluation of carcasses, wholesale cuts, and retail cuts of beef, lamb, and pork. Application of grade standards and specifications to beef, lamb, and pork carcasses and subprimal cuts.

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 370.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 500 - Genetics

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to Mendelian, molecular, quantitative, and population genetics.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 502 - Principles of Equine Reproductive Management

    Credits: (2)
    An overview of the physiological mechanisms involved in equine reproduction and the scientific reasoning for breeding management decisions. Recent advances in equine reproductive technology will be highlighted and relevant research will be incorporated into the presentations.

    Note
    This is a web-based lecture course intended for off-campus distance education students. Lecture material is supplemented with web-based demonstrations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 504 - Equine Reproduction Management

    Credits: (3)
    Overview of the physiological mechanisms involved in equine reproduction and the scientific reasoning behind breeding management decisions.  Recent advances in equine reproductive technology will be highlighted.  Lab exercises focus on learning breeding techniques including semen collection and processing, and artificial insemination.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Recommended prerequisite: ASI 400.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 510 - Animal Breeding Principles

    Credits: (3)
    The genetic principles of evaluation, selection and mating systems used in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, horse and companion animal breeding. Intended for ASI majors and minors.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 102 and ASI 500.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 512 - Bovine Reproductive Technologies

    Credits: (2)
    Reproductive technologies used in management of cattle including the physiology of the estrous cycle, embryo viability, and fetal development. Practical training in reproductive management technique.

    Note
    One hour lecture and five hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 400, senior standing and consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 515 - Beef Science

    Credits: (3)
    A comprehensive course covering all phases of the beef cattle industry. Practical application of nutrition, breeding, physiology of reproduction, merchandising, risk management and related areas. Special emphasis on management systems of raising, growing and finishing beef cattle.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Senior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 520 - Companion Animal Management

    Credits: (3)
    General biology and management of pets in zoos, kennels and at home. Working safely with companion animals. Management of animals in kennels, shelters, research facilities and zoos. Regulatory issues of small animals used as companion pets and in laboratory research. Interactive discussion and written skills will be emphasized.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture/recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Recommended prerequisite: ASI 107.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 521 - Horse Science

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the horse industry in the United States, breed profiles, anatomy and evaluation, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development, health, exercise physiology, facilities and equipment, business considerations.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 524 - Sheep and Meat Goat Science

    Credits: (3)
    Application of scientific management principles to the sheep and meat goat industries. Breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, management and economic aspects as related to sheep and meat goat production.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 533 - Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: (4)
    General anatomy and physiology of the domestic animals.

    Note
    Three hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 535 - Swine Science

    Credits: (3)
    Application of basic scientific principles to the economical production of pork. Recommendations are made in breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, housing, marketing, and management of swine production units of varying sizes.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Senior standing

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 540 - Principles of Animal Disease Control

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the factors that influence animal health and disease control for students majoring in agriculture and other fields.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 533.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 580 - Animal Sciences and Industry Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Open only to senior students majoring in animal sciences and industry.

    Note
    One hour recitation a week.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 595 - Contemporary Issues in Animal Science and Agriculture

    Credits: (3)
    The development and management of current issues affecting animal agriculture and science in three primary areas: 1) how do issues develop; 2) the political aspects of issues; and 3) the development of expertise based on objective assessment. Current issues such as animal welfare/rights, environment, genetic engineering, etc., will be used to provide students with practical learning experiences.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    Yes




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  • ASI 599 - Animal Science Internship

    Credits: (1-6)
    Industry work-study experiences in beef cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, swine, horse or poultry production operations or in animal food products plants.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty member.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 600 - Applied Animal Biotechnology

    Credits: (2)
    The objective of this course is to provide insight into the use of animals in areas of biotechnology.  The course will emphasize the use of livestock in food production as well as human medicine applications.  Lectures will include topics such as marker assisted selection of livestock, in vitro fertilization, transgenesis, cloning and stem cell technology.  Laboratories will complement material from lectures.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Senior standing, BIOCH 521 and ASI 500.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 601 - Physiology of Lactation

    Credits: (3)
    Anatomy and embryonic development of the mammary gland, physiology of lactation, milk constituents, and management practices that alter quality and quantity of milk. Contemporary milking practices and mastitis control.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 400 and 533.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 602 - Equine Breeding and Genetics

    Credits: (2)
    Application of genetic and animal breeding principles to the horse.  Emphasis on inheritance of color and diseases, as well as selection and mating programs.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 500 and ASI 510.

    When Offered
    Fall, even years

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 608 - Dairy Foods Processing & Techonology

    Credits: (3)
    The fundamental technologies used to process high quality dairy foods using freezing, heat membrane and pressure technologies. Changes in milk chemistry, microbiology and structure will be emphasized during the processing of butter, soft and hard cheeses, concentrated milks, ice cream and yogurt.

    Note
    Two hours of lecture and one three-hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 455.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 610 - Processed Meat Operations

    Credits: (2)
    An intensive course in processed meats, relating the science, technology and quality control of curing, smoking and sausage manufacture.

    Note
    One hour recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 350.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 620 - Livestock Production and Management

    Credits: (2)
    Student involvement in laboratory exercises related to practical livestock production and management.

    Note
    One hour recitation and five hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Appropriate ASI course (515, 521, 524 or 535).

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 621 - Dairy Cattle Management

    Credits: (3)
    Integration of biologic and economic aspects of dairy production with dairy farm organization, planning, operation and analysis. Field trips, dairy farm analysis and case studies will be used to supplement lecture material.

    Note
    Two hours recitation, two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: Senior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 640 - Poultry Products Technology

    Credits: (3)
    Emphasis on the technical problems that exist between production and consumption during the processing and marketing of poultry meat and egg products. A study of the microbiology of shell eggs, meat and manufactured products and the basic principles of quality assurance. Food manufacturing and product development are discussed.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 106.

    When Offered
    Spring, even years

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 645 - Poultry Management

    Credits: (3)
    A detailed study of the production and management practices involved in commercial poultry and game bird enterprises.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and one three-hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: ASI 102, 106 and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring, odd years

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 650 - Identification and Data Management of Food Animals

    Credits: (2)
    Procedures and the conventions required to accomplish individual identification for farm animals. Principles of sound data collection and management. Principles of automatic information and data capture technologies for transforming data into information. Guest lectures from allied industry and livestock producers will illustrate various products, services and applications.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 655 - Behavior of Domestic Animals

    Credits: (3)
    Behavior associated with domestication. Effects of selective breeding, physical and social environments, and developmental stage on social organization, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior, productivity and training of domestic animals. Physiology of behavior and abnormal behavior considered briefly.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 658 - Animal Growth and Development

    Credits: (3)
    Principles of domestic animal growth and development of muscle, bone, and adipose tissue will be discussed.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: A course in biochemistry.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 660 - International Study Experience in Animal Science

    Credits: (0-6)
    Seminar and travel course designed to prepare students before the experience and for students to analyze, critique, and report their experiences of an international experience associated with study tours or short courses. Course will focus on appropriate oral and written documentation of the student learning objectives for course experience. The academic topics will vary with each international activity.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 661 - Animal Sciences and Industry Problems

    Credits: (Variable)
    Independent guided studies in any of the many fields associated with animals and animal products.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 671 - Meat Selection and Utilization

    Credits: (2)
    Emphasis on meat cut identification, muscle and bone anatomy, grades, fabricated meat, institutional cuts, specification writing, processing, meat preparation and shrinkage costs.

    Note
    One hour lecture-recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 110 and 111.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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  • ASI 675 - Monogastric Nutrition

    Credits: (1)
    An overview of the nutritional principles involved with feeding nonruminants. Topics will include digestive anatomy and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week for 5 weeks.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 320.

    When Offered
    Fall

    UGE course
    No




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