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ASI 802 - Gametes, Embryos, and Stem Cells in Farm Animals Credits: 2
A study of gametes, embryos, pregnancy, and stem cells in farm species including supporting information from laboratory species and humans. Emphasis will be on the regulation of stem cells, gametes, and embryos and on the conceptus-maternal interactions to establish and maintain pregnancy and program conceptus and postnatal development.
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Two hours lecture a week.
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Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.
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Fall, odd years
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ASI 810 - History and Perspectives in Animal Breeding and Genetics Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to provide students with a historical perspective of the discipline of Animal Breeding and Genetics and an appreciation for the contributions of several scientists that have significantly impacted the discipline. Weekly lectures will consist of pre-recorded interviews with scientists that have had an international impact in the field of animal breeding and genetics.
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Fall
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ASI 811 - Primer to Quantitative Genetics Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the language and basic principles of quantitative genetics. Its purpose is to develop foundational knowledge for students entering a graduate program in animal breeding and genetics. Topics included will be the basic model for quantitative genetics (additive and non-additive genetic effects, including Mendelian sampling, and environmental effects), sources of variation, heritability, family resemblance and repeatability, selection response, and family selection. Expected values and concepts in applied statistics (e.g., linear regression) will also be considered.
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Spring
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ASI 812 - Selection Index Theory and Application Credits: 1
The overall goal of this course is to increase your skills and knowledge related to the design of animal breeding programs. The focus will be on the application of index theory to the definition of breeding objectives in animal agriculture. The course will also introduce approaches for deriving economic weights, which are useful when predicting economic response to selection.
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Spring
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ASI 813 - Economic Breeding Programs Credits: 1
The primary goal of this course is to provide a survey of methodology for developing an economic basis for multiple trait selection to improve the profitability of production. Much of the material is abstracted from the scientific literature, from which a sampling of relevant references will be provided. Therefore, an overarching goal of this course is to instill the capacity to critically analyze relevant literature as an aid to solving future problems. Specific topics included are: a review of concepts relevant to selection index, an introduction to the concept of systems analysis, linear programming, and simulation with emphasis on economic values useful for selection index.
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Spring
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ASI 814 - Heterosis and Crossbreeding Systems Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the principles of heterosis and mating systems utilizing crossbreeding. Students completing this course should be able to evaluate and compare various crossbreeding mating schemes through predicted performance of the potential progeny and overall system performance.
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Spring
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ASI 815 - An Introduction to “R” Programming Credits: 1
The goal of this module is to familiarize students the R environment for statistical computing. Part of the course will be devoted to the use of R as a high-level programming language and a gateway for more formal low-level languages. No prior exposure to the language is necessary.
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Spring
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ASI 820 - Rumen Metabolism Credits: 3
Metabolism, absorption, digestion, and passage of nutrients in the rumen; factors affecting the environment of the rumen; certain aspects of rumen function and dysfunction; techniques used in rumen research.
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Three one-hour lecture A week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 318 and BIOCH 521 or BIOCH 755.
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Spring, even years
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ASI 825 - Stress Physiology of Livestock Credits: 3
Integrative physiology of livestock during environmental, management, and pathological stresses.
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Three hours lecture a week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 533 and BIOCH 521.
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Fall, even years
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ASI 826 - Nutritional Physiology Credits: 3
The course focuses on the structures and function of the gastrointestinal tract, with an emphasis on digestive physiology in the small intestine. Details of gastrointestinal tract secretion, regulation, digestion, and absorption of the major nutrient groups are emphasized with species comparisons.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.
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Spring, odd years
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ASI 830 - Neuroendocrine Physiology Credits: 1
Neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction, growth, and metabolism, with an emphasis on neuroendocrinology of domestic livestock.
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Three hours recitation per week for 5 weeks.
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Recommended Prerequisite: BIOCH 521 and ASI 710.
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Spring, odd years
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ASI 831 - Molecular Reproductive Endocrinology Credits: 1
A study of molecular mechanisms that control gene expression in mammals, with an emphasis on genes and their products that control reproduction.
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Three hours recitation per week for 5 weeks.
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Recommended Prerequisite: BIOCH 521, ASI 710 and ASI 830.
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Spring, odd years
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ASI 832 - Ovarian Physiology Credits: 1
Endocrine and physiologic control of ovarian functions in domestic livestock.
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Three hours recitation a week for 5 weeks.
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Recommended Prerequisite: BIOCH 521, ASI 710 and ASI 830.
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Spring, odd years
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ASI 840 - Techniques in Domestic Animal Behavior Credits: 2
A combined seminar and laboratory type course. Current and classical studies reported and discussed, relationships between behavior and other disciplines explored and methods of data collection examined. Small-scale demonstration experiments planned, executed and reported orally and/or in scientific written style.
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One hour recitation and two hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 655 and STAT 325.
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Spring, even years
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ASI 860 - Analytical Techniques–Sample Preparation and Beginning Analyses Credits: 1
Sample collection, processing and handling methodologies will be addressed as they pertain to research methods in the animal sciences. Basic laboratory techniques, sample collection, and analyses of moisture and nitrogen will be covered.
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Two hours lecture, eight hours lab and one hour recitation a week for three weeks.
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Prerequisite: CHM 350.
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Fall
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ASI 861 - Analytical Techniques–Mineral Analyses Credits: 1
This course focuses on the analysis of minerals in common feedstuffs. This course will cover sample preparation and atomic absorption, emission, utraviolet/visible and fluorimetric spectrophotometric methods of analysis of feedstuffs and biological fluids.
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Two hours lecture, eight hours lab and one hour recitation a week for three weeks.
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Prerequisite: CHM 350.
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Fall
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ASI 862 - Analytical Techniques–Carbohydrate and Lipid Analyses Credits: 1
This course covers the analysis of carbohydrate and lipid components of feedstuffs and biological materials using conventional as well as HPLC and gas chromatographic methods.
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Two hours lecture, eight hours lab and one hour recitation a week for three weeks.
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Prerequisite: CHM 350.
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Fall
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ASI 863 - Analytical Techniques–Radioisotope Use Credits: 1
Study of radioisotope use in physiological applications of research in domestic animals including radioactive decay, detection methodology, and isotope dilution.
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Two hours lecture, eight hours lab and one hour recitation a week for three weeks.
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Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.
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Fall, even years
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ASI 864 - Analytical Techniques-Immunoassays Credits: 1
Study of measurement of biological substances and hormones utilizing enzyme-linked immunoassays (ELISA) and radioimmunoassays (RIA).
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Two hours lecture, eight hours lab and one hour recitation a week for three weeks.
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Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.
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Fall, even years
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ASI 865 - Analytical Techniques: mRNA and Protein Analysis Credits: 1
The course will provide an overview of techniques commonly used for analysis of mRNA and protein in animal physiology research. Topics will include RNA and protein isolation from tissue, use of sequence databases, polymerase chain reaction-based mRNA analyses, and Western blotting.
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Two hours lecture and eight hours lab a week for three weeks.
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Fall of even years
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ASI 870 - Linear Models in Animal Breeding Credits: 1
Students completing this course will learn about linear models used in Animal Breeding. These models will be discussed in the context of the random variable that is to be predicted. Specifically, the course will cover animal models, sire/maternal grandsire models, and sire models. Models including a single record, repeated records, and models with both direct and maternal effects will be discussed.
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Fall
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ASI 871 - Genetic Prediction Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to increase student understanding of best linear unbiased prediction and to develop skills in genetic prediction. A wide array of material will be covered with emphasis on real-world datasets designed to develop applied analytical skills relative in animal breeding. Topics will include data integrity diagnosis, contemporary grouping strategies, adjusting for known non-genetic effects, and use of software to perform genetic evaluations. Students will develop procedures for the utilization of various sources of information for the calculations of predictions of genetic merit in the form of estimated breeding values.
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Fall
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ASI 872 - Applied Variance Component Estimation in Livestock Genetics Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to extend upon content covered in linear models and genetic prediction, with specific emphasis on estimation of (co)variance components and genetic parameters required to solve mixed models typical in livestock genetics. Upon successful completion of this module, students should have an applied knowledge of approaches used to estimate the G and R sub-matrices of the mixed model equations. Several tools will be used to demonstrate the models and approaches most commonly used in parameter estimation. Where appropriate, scientific literature that explains their implementation, and some attributes of the solutions obtained will be used.
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Fall
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ASI 873 - Prediction and Control of Inbreeding in Breeding Programs Credits: 1
The goal of this course is for students to be introduced to, and to gain an understanding of, the concepts of inbreeding and genetic diversity, the impact of inbreeding on animal breeding and production populations, and of strategies to control and manage rates of inbreeding in animal breeding and production populations. The use of genomic data to assess and control inbreeding also will be discussed.
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Fall
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ASI 874 - Marker Assisted and Gene-Assisted Selection Credits: 1
The goal of this module is to increase student understanding of potential methods for incorporating marker genetic information into selection decisions. Topics will include but are not limited to recombination, single-gene tests, molecular breeding values, suggested producer guidelines for use of the technologies, and incorporation of genomic information into genetic prediction procedures.
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Spring
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ASI 875 - Introduction to Marker Association Analysis and QTL Detection Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of using genetic markers to identify QTL and of estimating marker-trait associations, and to expose students to applications of these methodologies. Materials will cover the basics of linkage and linkage disequilibrium, alternate designs or population structures for QTL mapping, and statistical methods for QTL detection, including QTL interval mapping and genome-wide association analyses. Properties, advantages, disadvantages, and requirements of alternate designs and analysis strategies will be discussed.
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Spring
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ASI 876 - From Markers to Gene Function: Functional Change Credits: 1
This course takes the results from association analyses and learns how these markers translate into functional changes in the animal genome and in animal performance. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to the tools used to generate genomic data followed by introduction and application of key bioinformatics websites, databases to identify causative genetic variation, and develop gene pathways and networks.
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Spring
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ASI 877 - MCMC Methods in Animal Breeding: A Primer Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to introduce computational techniques based on simulation that have become a staple in the field of animal breeding (and beyond) over the last 20 years. An overview of the most popular Monte Carlo methods will be provided to the students with an emphasis on hands on reproducible examples developed through the R software. Minimal exposure to the R programming language will be required while no previous exposure to Monte Carlo methods is required. While a few examples in the class will be set in a Bayesian framework, no previous exposure to Bayesian statistics is required
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Spring
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ASI 890 - Graduate Seminar in Animal Sciences and Industry Credits: 1
Discussion of research and technical problems in the discipline. Attendance required of all departmental graduate students. Maximum of two hours may be applied toward an advanced degree.
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Fall, Spring
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ASI 898 - Master’s Report Credits: 2
A written report of either research or problem work on a topic in the major field.
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Prerequisite: Consult major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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ASI 899 - Master’s Research in Animal Sciences and Industry Credits: 1-18
Research leading to the completion of a master’s thesis.
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Prerequisite: Consult major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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ASI 902 - Topics in Animal Science Credits: 1-6
Discussion and lectures on important areas and contributions in the field of animal science not covered in present courses.
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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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ASI 905 - Lipids on Food Systems Credits: 2
Physical and chemical characteristics of lipids with emphasis on their behavior and function in food systems.
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Prerequisite: ASI 815.
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Spring, in alternate years
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ASI 920 - Energy Utilization in Domestic Livestock Credits: 2
Comprehensive discussion of the development and application of energy systems used to guide livestock feeding, procedures used in energy experimentation, dietary/digestive/environmental factors that influence efficiency of energy utilization, and the efficiencies with which different energy substrates are used to support various maintenance and production functions. Emphasis will be placed upon ruminants.
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Two hours lecture a week.
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Prerequisite: BIOCH 521.
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Fall, odd years
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ASI 921 - Protein and Amino Acid Utilization in Domestic Livestock Credits: 2
Comprehensive discussion of protein and amino acids and their role in digestion, absorption, metabolism, protein synthesis, and degradation in livestock. Emphasis on techniques and interpretation of results from experiments designed to evaluate protein utilization and factors which influence amino acid metabolism in monogastrics and ruminants.
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Two hours lecture a week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 820 or ASI 826.
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Fall, even years
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ASI 923 - Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition of Domestic Livestock Credits: 2
A detailed examination of the vitamin and mineral nutrition of domestic livestock. Emphasis will be placed on current literature on the determination of vitamin and mineral requirements, practical considerations for vitamin and mineral supplementation in livestock feeding, and the potential for vitamin and mineral deficiency and toxicity in domestic livestock.
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One hour lecture and two hour lab a week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 820 or ASI 826.
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Spring, even years
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ASI 925 - Rumen Microbiology Credits: 3
Three hours lecture a week dealing with the microorganisms of the rumen, their habitat, diversity, structure, interactions, and biochemical activities. Techniques for enumeration, isolation and identification of ruminal microorganisms.
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Prerequisite: BIOL 455.
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Spring, odd years
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ASI 930 - Advanced Meat Science Credits: 3
Basic biochemical, physiological, and histological properties of muscle and related tissues; muscle contraction, rigor mortis, and muscle hydration; maturation; processing by thermal, dehydration, and cold sterilization techniques; meat flavor chemistry; meat research techniques.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite: ASI 777 or equiv.; and a course in biochemistry.
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Fall, on sufficient demand
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ASI 961 - Graduate Problem in Animal Sciences and Industry Credits: 1-18
In-depth study of a topic supervised by a member of the graduate faculty.
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Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty member.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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ASI 990 - Seminar in Animal Sciences Research Credits: 1
Weekly evaluation of the scientific literature and the reasoning underlying the selection of research problems, the formulation and testing of hypotheses, and the evaluation and presentation of results.
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Prerequisite: Approval of major professor.
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Fall, Spring
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ASI 999 - Doctoral Research in Animal Sciences and Industry Credits: 1-18
Research leading to the completion of a Ph.D. Degree.
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Prerequisite: Consult major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 550 - Apparel and Textile Internship Credits: 4
Pre-planned and supervised off-campus work experience in the apparel industry.
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Component: FLD 60
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Prerequisite: AT 445; AT 655 or AT 575; junior standing; and instructor permission.
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Summer
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AT 575 - Principles of Forecasting Credits: 3
Introduction of the processes and methods used by the textile and apparel industry to conduct short-term and long-term forecasts. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for planning and implementing fashion projection.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: AT 340 and AT 430; and AT 375 or AT 400.
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Spring
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AT 576 - Principles of Buying Credits: 3
Introduction to the processes and methods used by apparel buyers to purchase merchandise assortments. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for assortment planning, buying, vendor negotiations, and profit planning. Emphasis on merchandising mathematics.
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Prerequisite: AT 325, CIS 102, and ACCTG 231.
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Fall
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AT 600 - Global Apparel and Textile Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Analysis of global fiber, textile, and apparel production and distribution, structure of industry and distribution channels; impact of culture, economics, and government regulations on production and distribution.
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Prerequisite: AT 245 and ECON 110.
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Spring
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AT 610 - Computer-Aided Design of Apparel Credits: 3
Overview of computer-aided design as it relates to the apparel industry; development and presentation of apparel and textile design using visual graphic software.
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Six hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: AT 400.
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Spring
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AT 625 - Apparel and Textile Business Strategy Credits: 3
Application of marketing principles to the apparel and textile industry. Focus on development of marketing, promotional and merchandising plans.
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Prerequisite: AT 576 and senior or graduate standing.
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Spring
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AT 645 - Private Label Apparel Product Development Credits: 3
Capstone course using a team approach to synthesize and perform activities used by apparel retailers to create a line of private label merchandise for a targeted consumer market.
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Prerequisite: AT 460. Co-Req.: AT 575 or AT 610.
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Spring
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AT 650 - Apparel and Textiles Study Tour Credits: 1-3
Supervised off-campus tour of facilities or equivalent experience where textile products are designed, manufactured, tested, marketed, exhibited, and/or conserved.
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Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 655 - Apparel Pattern Development I Credits: 3
Apparel design through flat pattern methods.
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Six hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: AT 400 and AT 410
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Fall
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AT 670 - Apparel Pre-Production Processes Credits: 3
Computer application of pattern drafting, pattern grading, and marker layout for apparel pre-production processes. Computer applications for design development.
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Prerequisite: AT 655.
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Fall
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AT 675 - Computer Technologies for Merchandising Credits: 3
Advanced studies in computer-based advertising and promotional strategies for the apparel and textile industry. Students will apply skills to graphic presentation, web design, and current industry technologies.
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Six hours studio a week.
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Prerequisite: AT 340
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Fall, Spring
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AT 700 - Foundations of Sustainability in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 3
Introduction to the theory, principles, and practices of sustainability. Examination of the
challenges to environmental, social, and economic sustainability on both a global and apparel
and textile industry scale. Exploration of innovative practices and social change strategies for
furtherance of sustainability.
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AT 720 - Professional Advancement in Merchandising Credits: 3
Analysis of leadership in a merchandising form and how it affects organizational culture and change. Various leadership styles will be examined and a personal leadership philosophy will be developed.
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AT 725 - Theory and Practice of Apparel/Textile Marketing and Distribution Credits: 3
Theoretical and applied analysis of apparel/textile marketing and distribution strategies, with an emphasis on the effectiveness of a market-oriented approach for decision-making; assessment of environmental forces affecting strategic decisions by firms in the apparel/textile distribution channel; synthesis of past and present trends in order to forecast probable future patterns.
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Fall, odd years
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AT 735 - Promotional Strategies in Merchandising Credits: 3
Examination of promotional strategies and techniques used by merchandising firms, emphasizing cultural and global awareness, social responsibility, and ethical decision making.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 780 - Textile Surface Manipulations Credits: 3
Application and analysis of textile surface manipulations to include color and image addition with natural and sustainable techniques.
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Fall, even years
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AT 805 - Practice-Based Research Credits: 3
Examination and application of approaches for undertaking practice-based research in apparel and textiles.
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Three hours lecture a week.
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Fall, even years
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AT 810 - International Merchandise Management Credits: 3
Comprehensive understanding of theory, practices, and trends in international merchandise management. An analysis of the global merchandising system and the way goods are distributed to consumers in various countries.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 815 - Financial Merchandising Implications Credits: 3
The advanced study of financial trends in the merchandising industries. Focus will be on the financial implications of recent advances in the field.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 825 - Strategic Merchandising Credits: 3
Examination of the executive level planning process utilized to develop successful merchandising strategies; emphasis on the importance of a market orientation for building customer value and sustaining a competitive advantage.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission
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Fall
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AT 830 - Fashion Behavior & Sustainability Credits: 3
Evaluation of historical, sociological, psychological, economic, and theoretical underpinnings of fashion process, and examination of approaches fostering greater sustainable apparel consumption.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years.
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AT 835 - Strategic Economic Analysis of Apparel and Textile Industries Credits: 3
Analysis of the current economic situation in the U.S. apparel and textile industries; examination of the internal and external forces affecting global production and distribution of apparel and textile products with emphasis on formulating strategies for industry success.
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Prerequisite: AT 545.
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Spring, even years
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AT 840 - Apparel and Textile Product Development Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary teams generate ideas and develop concepts for innovative apparel and textile products or modifications of existing products; evaluate market and manufacturing potential; prepare marketing and technology transfer plan.
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Prerequisite: AT 645 or permission of instructor.
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Spring, odd years
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AT 845 - Consumers in the Apparel and Textile Market Credits: 3
Analysis of apparel and textile consumers and their decision-making processes; examination of internal and external factors influencing evaluation and purchasing behavior in order to predict future behavior consumption and purchasing patterns.
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Prerequisite: AT 645.
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Spring, odd years
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AT 850 - Research Methods in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 3
Review of current literature with implications for future research; analysis of research methodologies.
Requisites:
Recommended Prerequisite: A graduate-level course in statistics.
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Spring
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AT 855 - Readings in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-2
Directed reading and study of selected topics in apparel and textiles.
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Prerequisite: AT 850.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 860 - Contemporary Topics in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-3
Analysis of social and environmental factors related to apparel and textiles.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Eight hours of credit basic to field.
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AT 870 - Problems in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-18
Independent study in apparel design, textiles, history of costume, or apparel and textile marketing.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Six hours credit basic to the field.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 875 - Practicum in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-18
Preplanned and supervised off-campus experience in business, industry, museums, government agencies, or the cooperative extension service.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Twelve hours in the field.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 880 - Textile Sustainability Credits: 3
Principles and procedures in assessing textile sustainability across the lifecycle from fibers, yarns, fabrics, and textile products. Survey of sustainability indices, eco labels, and sustainable practices in the textile industry. Exploration of test methods and analytical discussions to evaluate the sustainability of textile products.
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Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: AT 265, AT 700.
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Fall
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AT 896 - Project Report Credits: 1-2
Research and written documentation for the M.S. Project Report option in Apparel and Textiles.
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Credit/No credit
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Prerequisite: Consent of major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 897 - Project Exhibit Credits: 1-6
Project development for the M.S. Project Report option in Apparel and Textiles resulting in a body of original works to be exhibited on campus during the final semester of the student’s program.
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Credit/No credit
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Prerequisite: Consent of major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 899 - Master’s Thesis Research in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-18
Research in apparel or textiles for the master’s thesis.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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AT 990 - Dissertation Proposal Seminar Credits: 1
Presentation and discussion of proposals for dissertation research.
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Prerequisite: Six hours of statistics, three hours of research design or methods, and consent of major professor.
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Fall, Spring
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AT 995 - Grantsmanship and Publication Credits: 3
Grant writing, identifying external funding, managing grants, preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, and preparing papers and poster for presentation at professional meetings.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: AT 850.
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Fall, even years
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AT 999 - Dissertation Research in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-18
Research in apparel or textiles for the doctoral dissertation.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of major professor.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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ATM 511 - Agricultural Building Systems Credits: 3
Environmental control systems for agricultural buildings; structural members and systems for agricultural buildings; farmstead planning concepts.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113 or PHYS 115.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ATM 515 - Problems in Agricultural Technology Management Credits: 1-18
Problems in the application of technical principles to agricultural technology management.
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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ATM 540 - Introduction to Food Engineering Credits: 3
Material and energy balances with application to food processing. Fluid flow and heat transfer in food processing. Thermodynamic properties and laws. Conc. enrollment in ATM 541 is urged.
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Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 113 or 115, BIOCH 120 or CHM 190, MATH 210 or 205.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ATM 541 - Introduction to Food Engineering Laboratory Exercises Credits: 1
Laboratory experiments supplementing ATM 540.
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Three hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ATM 540.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ATM 545 - Processing and Storage of Grains Credits: 3
Principles of grain and forage conditioning and storage. Structures and equipment for quality preservation.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113 or 115 and senior standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ATM 550 - Precision Agriculture Technologies Credits: 3
Application of precision technologies for gathering information to assist decision making for prodction systems. Topics will include global positioning systems, vehicle guidance systems, crop yield monitors, variable rate control systems for applicators, and the communication among these devices.
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Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent, PHYS 113 or PHYS 115, and STAT 325 or STAT 340 or STAT 350.
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Fall
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ATM 558 - Hydrology and Soil Erosion Management Credits: 3
Watershed hydrology, soil erosion, erosion control, water management, and land surveying and mapping. Includes rainfall-runoff relationships; determination of watershed characteristics; terraces, waterways, vegetative filters, and residue management; ponds, wetlands, non-point source pollution control, and water conservation; profile and topographic surveying.
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Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
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Prerequisite: AGRON 305.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ATM 653 - Water Management and Irrigation Systems Credits: 2
Management of water in crop production systems, crop water use, and irrigation scheduling. Fundamentals of water flow in pipe networks, pumping plants, and irrigation systems.
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Two hours recitation
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113, AGRON 305, and junior standing or higher.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ATM 654 - Water Management and Irrigation Systems Lab Credits: 1
Laboratory and hands-on activities on soil water balance characteristics, crop water use, water flow in pipe networks, pump hydraulics, sprinkler nozzles, drip irrigation systems, water filtration systems, and chemigation systems.
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Three hour lab each week.
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Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ATM 653, and junior standing or higher.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ATM 661 - Watershed Assessment and Management Credits: 3
Overview of water legislation and policies (e.g. Clean Water Act, NPDES, TMDL). Principles of watershed pollutant sources, fate, and transport. Impacts of watershed protection and restoration strategies on water and environmental quality.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite: CHM 110 or CHM 210 and BIOL 198.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AVT 560 - Airport Design Credits: 4
Student teams with faculty and industry advisors prepare to enter their work in the Airport Cooperative Research Program’s (ACRP) national design competition for universities addressing issues relating to airports and the National Airspace System. The competition focuses on design solutions in the following broad areas: Airport Operation and Maintenance, Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions, Airport Environmental Interactions, and Airport Management and Planning.
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Prerequisite: AVT 360, AVT 361, and AVT 462.
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Spring
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BAE 535 - Structures and Environment Engineering Credits: 3
Environmental control for agricultural buildings and structures; analysis and design of structural systems and members for agricultural structures.
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Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites:
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 513 and CE 333 or CE 530.
Typically Offered
Fall
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BAE 536 - Biological Systems Engineering Senior Design Credits: 3
Team-oriented design laboratory, with projects selected to address design of equipment or systems to produce or process food, fiber, and energy, or to preserve environmental quality, remediate damage, and conserve natural resources.
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Three 3-hour labs a week.
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Prerequisite: BAE 331 and one of the following courses: ME 533, BAE 545, BAE 560.
Typically Offered
Fall
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BAE 545 - Biological Process Engineering Credits: 3
Analysis and design of biological and agricultural processes.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CHE 320 or ME 571.
Typically Offered
Fall
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BAE 550 - Hydraulics and Mechatronics Credits: 3
Basic hydraulic, mechatronic, and hybrid drive system concepts and design. Application of these technologies to agriculture, construction, and other off road equipment applications.
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Prerequisite: PHYS 213.
Typically Offered
Fall
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BAE 560 - Hydrology for Biological Systems Credits: 3
Components of water cycle including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration. Principles and measures for controlling storm water runoff and soil erosion including hydrology and surface water flow; design of water handling structures for land drainage, flood protection, and irrigation.
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Three hours recitation a week.
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Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 571 and either STAT 490 or STAT 510. Not available to students with credit for CE 550.
Typically Offered
Spring
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BAE 620 - Problems in Agricultural Engineering Credits: 1-18
Problems in the design, construction, or application of machinery or power in agriculture, structures, modern conveniences, and rural electrification.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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BAE 636 - Biological Systems Engineering Design Project Credits: 1-3
A continuation of BAE 536. Completion of a team-oriented design project, with emphasis on construction, evaluation, documentation, and presentation of the design.
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By appointment.
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Prerequisite: BAE 536 or other approved capstone design course
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Fall, Spring
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BAE 640 - Instrumentation and Control for Biological Systems Credits: 3
Fundamentals of instrumentation and control engineering applied in biological and agricultural systems and processes. Time-domain analysis and frequency response methods. Sensors and actuators in feedback control systems. Control system design. Case studies.
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Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ECE 510 or ECE 519, and MATH 340.
Typically Offered
Spring
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BAE 642 - Fundamentals of Conversion of Biorenewable Resources Credits: 3
An introduction to the conversion of biorenewable resources into biobased products and biofuels.
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Three hours of recitation a week.
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Recommended Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Upon sufficient demand
Crosslisted:
Colisted with CHE 642
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BAE 643 - LifeCycle Assessment Credits: 3
Examination of the process and methodologies associated with life cycle analysis. Application of the methods developed in the course to a project to gain experience in defining and quantifying uncertainty associated with human perturbation, management and utilization of biofuels and other complex processes.
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Three hours recitation per week.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Upon sufficient demand
Crosslisted:
CHE 643
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BAE 650 - Energy and Biofuel Engineering Credits: 3
Energy use and production in agriculture and related industries. Energetics of primary production, including crop energy conversion. Energy and material balances of biomass energy production and processing systems, including energy embodied in fertilizers and pesticides. Review of the role of fossil fuels in agricultural and forestry operations, including opportunities for energy conservation. Impact of alternative fuels on internal combustion engine emissions.
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Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites:
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 513.
Typically Offered
Spring
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