Course Descriptions

AVS 101 Animal and Veterinary Orientation (2 cr). Career opportunities discussed to help students develop a strong sense of future direction.

AVS ID&WS109 The Science of Animals that Serve Humanity (3 cr). WSU A S 101. Role of animal agriculture in providing food, work, and pleasure for mankind; intro to animal genetics, physiology, endocrinology, nutrition, and other disciplines essential for an understanding of the contributions of animals in the expanding human population. Recommended Preparation for majors in the Animal/Vet Sc Dept: AVS 110.

AVS 110 Animal Husbandry Laboratory I (1 cr). Laboratory to support teaching in AVS 109; introductory laboratories designed to familiarize students with approved management practices of domestic livestock. Graded P/F. One 2-hr lab a wk. Coreq: AVS 109.

AVS 172 Principles and Practices of Dairy Science (2 cr). An overview of the dairy industry and the science of producing milk and reproduction, udder health and mastitis, milk marketing, and dairy product quality and safety; approved management practices for dairy enterprise.

AVS ID&WS205 Introduction to Animal Nutrition (3 cr). WSU A S 213. May not be used for major cr by majors in animal science or range-livestock management. Functions, metabolism, and requirements of nutrients with applications to the diets of animals and birds.

AVS 209 Science of Animal Husbandry (3 cr). Fundamental concepts of animal husbandry and its foundation in the science of animal production; introduction to the technical subject matter of animal production. Prereq: AVS 109.

AVS 210 Animal Husbandry Laboratory (1 cr). Laboratory to support teaching in AVS 209; introductory applications of fundamentals of animal science to domestic animal management and production. Graded P/F. One 2-hr lab a wk. Coreq: AVS 209.

AVS ID&WS218 Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Detection (2 cr). WSU A S 454. Anatomy and physiology of pregnant and nonpregnant reproductive systems; artificial insemination; male reproduction; pregnancy detection in domestic livestock. Two 2-hr lec-labs a wk. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Preregistration required; consult dept administrator. Recommended Preparation: AVS 222.

AVS 221 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 cr). See Biol 212.

AVS 222 Animal Reproduction and Breeding (3 cr). Provides fundamental information about reproduction, lactation, and breeding of domestic animals; topics include functional anatomy, basic physiology, and endocrinology relating to reproduction and lactation; animal breeding involves the mathematical and conceptual framework of genetic evaluation.

AVS ID&WS263 Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation (3 cr). WSU A S 260. Evaluation and selection of cattle, sheep, and swine for herd replacement; evaluation of market animals; carcass evaluation and grading, slaughter procedures, and factors that affect quality and quantity of meat; visual and objective appraisals. One lec and two 3-hr lab a wk; four 1-day and four 1/2-day field trips or equiv time.

AVS 265 Abattoir Skills (1 cr). Practical experience in meat animal slaughter. Special clothing and equipment reqd. Recommended Preparation: AVS 363 or 264.

AVS 299 (s) Directed Study (1-6 cr, max 6). Graded P/F. Prereq: perm of dept.

AVS 304 Advanced Animal Evaluation (3 cr). Emphasis on use of records in selection and use of carcass value in pricing live market animals; factors that affect the economic value of meat animals. Students participate in live animal-carcass evaluation contests. One lec and two 3-hr labs a wk; four 1-day and four 1/2-day field trips in addition to contests or equiv time. Recommended Preparation: AVS 263.

AVS ID&WS305 Animal Nutrition (4 cr). WSU A S 314. Introduction of the concepts and principles of animal nutrition; fundamentals of nutrients and their digestion and metabolism; various biochemical pathways and processes for nutrient utilization; nutrition fundamentals for a range of monogastric and ruminant animals. Recommended Preparation: Biol 115 and Chem 111.

AVS ID&WS306 Feeds and Ration Formulation (4 cr). WSU A S 313. Application of principles of nutrition to ration formulation for poultry and livestock; evaluating feedstuffs for use in ration formulation. Three lec and one 2-hr lab a wk. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205 or 305.

AVS ID&WS330 Genetics of Livestock Improvement (3 cr). Same as Gene 320. WSU A S 330. Genetic principles applied to breeding of farm animals. Prereq: Gene 314, Stat 251, and AVS 222.

AVS 363 Animal Products for Human Consumption (3 cr). Same as FST 363. The meat, dairy, and egg industries, including product produced, processed, safety (HACCP), nutrition, distribution, quality, quantity, palatability, health, cooking, home storage, and consumer concerns. Special clothing and equipment required. Three lec and one 2-hr lab a wk. Recommended Preparation: Biol 115.

AVS 371 Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr). Structure and function of tissues and organ systems of domestic and wild animals. Three lec and one 2-hr lab a wk.

AVS 398 (s) Internship (cr arr). Cooperative programs with producers, allied industry and food processing industries within the state. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

AVS 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Normally offered in nutrition, breeding, products, and management. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

AVS J409/J509 Growth Physiology Inquisition (2 cr). This course will develop skills in critical review of literature in Growth Physiology. Students will study set journal articles describing original research and present their review to the study group in a team participation format. Active participation of the study group, led by the primary reviewer is an essential component of the course. Graduate students are encouraged to take the course multiple times (e.g., each semester). Student performance is evaluated using a six criterion Rubric. For undergraduate credit, students are evaluated across 2-3 achievement levels per criterion. For graduate credit, students are evaluated across 4 achievement levels per criterion as shown in the Course Outline. Recommended Preparation: AVS J451/J551.

AVS J411/J511 Ruminant Nutrition (3 cr). Intro to anatomy of digestive tract of ruminant; focus on ruminal and postruminal carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism; ruminal bacteria, protozoa and fungi, microbe-microbe interactions and their role in nutrients utilization; compartmentation of the rumen and microbial protein synthesis; practical aspects of ruminant nutrition and intro to current feeding systems; research techniques in studying ruminal degradation and digesta kinetics. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: perm. (Alt/yrs)

AVS ID&WS413 Physiology of Lactation (3 cr). WSU A S 452. Anatomy, physiology, and endocrine control of mammary development and milk secretory process. Recommended Preparation: Biol 202 and AVS 371. (Alt/yrs)

AVS 450 Issues in Animal Agriculture (1 cr). The capstone experience for seniors in AVS; students will present information on selected topics and propose solution to current problems; emphasis on problem solving using integration of information across disciplines. Prereq: Sr standing.

AVS ID&WS-J451/ID&WS-J551 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr). Same as Biol J417/J517. WSU A S 451/551. Structure and physiology of glands of internal secretion and their hormonal effects on processes of growth, development, metabolism, and production of vertebrates; minor emphasis on invertebrates. Completion of term paper reqd for grad cr. Recommended Preparation: Biol 202 and MMBB 380.

AVS ID&WS452 Physiology of Reproduction (4 cr). WSU A S 350. Physiology of reproduction; growth, structure, development, endocrinology, and control of reproductive function with emphasis on farm animals. Three lec and one 2-hr lab a wk.

AVS J463/J563 Advances in Meat Science (3 cr). Development of muscle and its conversion to meat; factors influencing muscle deposition, structure, chemistry, composition, palatability, nutritional value, safety, and quality. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr.

AVS WS466 Horse Production (3 cr). WSU A S 466. Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of horses. Field trip required. Enrollment limited to 10. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205, 222.

AVS 471 Animal Disease Management (3 cr). Principles of immunity and disease resistance, transmission, and prevention; clinical signs, pathogenesis, and control of major diseases of economic importance in domestic animals Prereq: Jr standing.

AVS ID&WS472 Dairy Cattle Management (3 cr). WSU A S 472. Establishing a dairy farm, housing and managing large dairy herds, selection of breeding cattle, and marketing quality milk. One 4-day field trip. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205 and 222 or equiv.

AVS ID&WS474 Beef Cattle Science (3 cr). WSU A S 474. Breeding, feeding, and management; commercial and purebred enterprises; management of beef cattle on ranges, pasture, and in the feedlot. One 1-day field trip. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205 and 222 or equiv.

AVS WS475 Advanced Dairy Management (3 cr). WSU A S 473. Application of concepts of dairy cattle management to practical situations. One lec and 1-2 hrs of lab a wk. Recommended Preparation: AVS 472.

AVS ID476 Sheep Science (3 cr). WSU A S 476. Application of principles of genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, and marketing to the management of commercial and purebred sheep; new developments related to sheep industry; production, evaluation, and use of wool. Two lec and one 2-hr lab a wk; one 1-day field trip or equiv time. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205 and 222 or equiv.

AVS WS478 Swine Production (3 cr). WSU A S 478. Principles of breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of swine. Two 2-hr lec-labs a wk; two 1-day field trips or equivalent time. Recommended Preparation: AVS 205 and 222 or equiv.

AVS ID&WS485 Animal Welfare (3 cr). WSU A S 285. Ethical considerations and welfare of animals used as companions, for food, and in scientific research. Recommended Preparation: Biol 115.

AVS 499 (s) Directed Study (1-6 cr, max arr). Prereq: perm of dept.

AVS 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr). Graded P/F.

AVS 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

AVS 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

AVS 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

AVS 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

AVS 509 Growth Physiology Inquisition (2 cr). See AVS J409/J509.

AVS WS510 Digestion and Nutrient Utilization in Animals (2 cr). WSU A S 510.

AVS 511 Ruminant Nutrition (3 cr). See AVS J411/J511.

AVS WS516 Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism (4 cr). WSU A S 513.

AVS ID&WS520 Seminar in Animal Physiology (1 cr, max arr). WSU A S 540. Current topics in animal physiology.

AVS ID&WS526 Advanced Reproduction (4 cr). WSU A S 550. (Alt/yrs)

AVS ID&WS551 Endocrine Physiology (3 cr). See AVS J451/J551.

AVS 563 Advances in Meat Science (3 cr). See AVS J463/J563.

AVS 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

AVS 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

AVS 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Graded P/F.