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ADVS 3150 - Principles of Equine-Assisted Interventions
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the growing field of Equine-Assisted Interventions (EAI). It explores the various disciplines within EAI; the standards and best practices for providing EAI services; and how horses and humans interact within the EAI setting.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 3170 - Techniques in Adaptive Riding
3 credits
This course is foundational in becoming an adaptive riding instructor. It teaches the components necessary to be an effective and safe instructor in training, including: client-centered planning, understanding precautions, contraindications, disability/ability specific riding goals, and horse selection.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3150 or instructor permission
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 3200 - Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (DSC)
DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
3 credits
Critical evaluation of ethical issues of genetic engineering in biotechnology, including biological engineering and cloning of plants, animals, and humans. Presents basic science of genetic engineering and biotechnology.
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ADVS 3300 - Farrier Science, Basic Hoof Trimming and Shoeing
3 credits
Provides students with in-depth understanding of lower leg and hoof anatomy, as well as hands-on experience in both proper hoof trimming and shoeing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: and and and
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ADVS 3400 - Equine Specialist in Equine-Assisted Interventions
3 credits
Students learn the broad role played by equine specialists in equine-assisted mental health and experiential education programs. Topics include training and assessment of the therapy horse, therapeutic environments, safety procedures, understanding theories commonly used, and designing arena activities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2190
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 3500 - Principles of Animal Nutrition
3 credits
This course covers metabolic roles and characteristics of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and water as they affect animal nutrition. Each nutrient’s metabolic process is also taught, and digestion, absorption, and the use of nutrients and their metabolites are discussed.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200
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ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
3 credits
This course covers the nutritional needs of horses and explores muscle function, demand and exercise physiology of equine athletes. It presents topics in lecture format together with hands-on experiences to highlight lecture topics. Guest experts cover certain topics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200
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ADVS 3600 - Equine Behavior and Training
3 credits
Focuses on developing the trust and confidence of both horse and handler when introducing and progressing through ground and under-saddle work.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2600 or ADVS 2650 , or instructor permission
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ADVS 3610 - Training and Conditioning of the Lesson Horse
3 credits
This course covers the importance of selection and development of appropriate equines for the safety of any riding program providing services for beginners or fragile riders. It includes the process of selection/evaluation, equine cognition/learning theory, and introducing horses into the lesson setting.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 3650 - Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
3 credits
Judging, grading, and pricing of market animals and carcasses, with emphasis on comparative evaluation of live animals and carcasses.
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ADVS 3690 - Administrative Issues in Providing Equine-Assisted Services
3 credits
Students gain knowledge of effective resource management in the provision of Equine-Assisted Services. Course topics include: grant writing, non-profit and for-profit equine program models, volunteer management and leadership issues, understanding industry standards, and policy and legal issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3150 or instructor permission
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 3710 - Advanced Livestock Judging
2 credits
Advanced methods of selection and identification of superior animals for breeding stock. Emphasis on performance records, judging, grading, and oral reasons.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3650 or instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 3750 - Equine Behavior and Training II
3 credits
This course is designed to advance students’ skills in colt training, conditioning, and two year old nutrition. Each horse will require diverse approaches to progress, which will allow students to learn to adapt to different cases they may encounter in their equine futures. Students will train colts to be suitable to be marketed for sale, therefore meeting an industry standard level of training for a two year old colt.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3600 and/or Safety and Skills Test
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ADVS 3900 - Special Problems and Readings
1-3 credits
Students conduct short-term studies and/or literature review with critical analysis of individualized subject matter. Formal written reports required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 3910 - Special Topics
1-5 credits
Topics of special interest to those who have needs not satisfied by courses currently offered.
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
4 credits
Introduction to principles of physiology as they relate to the reproductive and lactation processes in domestic mammals. Factors affecting reproductive and lactation performance and their applications in animal management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200 ; CHEM 1120 , CHEM 1220 , or CHEM 2310
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ADVS 4210 - Applied Reproduction and Artificial Insemination
2 credits
Applied reproduction, artificial insemination and semen handling. Gross anatomy and physiology of common reproductive tracts and reproductive management of farm animals.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4200
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ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I
3 credits
This course focuses on reproductive management of the mare. Students will focus on breeding soundness exam for open mares, foaling, estrus cycle manipulation, diagnostic ultrasound for ovulation prediction, breeding with cooled shipped or frozen semen and finally pregnancy detection and maintenance. Students are required to participate in an early morning lecture and lab using mares maintained for the Equine Science breeding program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4200
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ADVS 4230 - Supervised Hours in Providing Equine-Assisted Services
3 credits
Students gain practical experience by assisting with the provision of Equine-Assisted Services. Supervised hours are completed at the USU Equine Experience program or another accredited center. Hours may be documented to meet certain Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) portfolio requirements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3150 or instructor permission
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 4250 - Internship in Animal Industry
1-12 credits
Directed and evaluated educational work experience with an animal production unit, related business, or government facility in cooperation with the Livestock Education Foundation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 4260 - Internship in Animal Biotechnology Industry
2-12 credits
Directed and evaluated educational work experience with an animal biotechnology unit, or with a related business or government facility.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5160 or ADVS 5260 and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 4270 - Internship in Equine Industry
1-12 credits
Directed and evaluated work experience with an equine facility. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 4560 - Principles of Animal Genetics and Breeding (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
3 credits
Genetic influences affecting animal performance and the application of selection principles, breeding systems, and methods of improvement to farm animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1620
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ADVS 4800 - Undergraduate Research of Creative Opportunity
1-6 credits
Research or creative activity pertaining to animals. May include management, production, medical, or basic science, with consideration of biological, chemical, or physical aspects, or instrument design.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 4810 - Thesis/Project Seminar
1 credit
Oral presentation and discussion of Honors senior thesis/projects. Guest presentations focus on essential contrasts and similarities in “ways of knowing” among various academic specialties.
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ADVS 4900 - Senior Thesis/Project
1-3 credits
All Honors students are required to submit a senior thesis/project for graduation with an Honors degree. Thesis/project may be in any area of student’s choice, prepared in cooperation with an advisor drawn from the faculty at large.
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ADVS 4920 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
2 credits
Current developments in agricultural field selected by student. Each student is responsible for the research and oral presentation of a topic in the animal industries. Group investigations, preparations, and deliberations on issues in animal agriculture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior standing
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ADVS 5000 - One Health: People, Animals, and the Environment
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the core concepts and historical background underlying the emerging discipline of One Health. It will provide a broad overview of the key issues in this field using relevant examples to illustrate the major problems and challenges. In particular, it will explore the inter-disciplinary nature of One Health and the role of the key actors within this framework. The course will contribute to a better understanding of emerging disease dynamics and the role of One Health in addressing emerging disease threats. The list of topics will include a discussion of bidirectional impact of animal health on human health, the impact of earth’s changing ecology on health, issues of food and water security and the benefits of comparative medicine.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
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ADVS 5030 - Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems with Animals
3 credits
Study of various domestic animal production systems in relation to sustainable agriculture and integrated ranch and farm management strategies. Consideration of environmental factors and overall profitability.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1110
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ADVS 5080 - Beef Cattle Management
3 credits
Managing the beef enterprise to yield optimum returns through integrating resource use and applying breeding, nutrition, reproduction, and animal health practices.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2080 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6080 .
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ADVS 5090 - Sheep Management and Wool Technology
4 credits
Detailed study of the managerial considerations for range and farm flock operations. Examinations of wool, and review of wool clip handling and merchandising.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2090 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6090
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ADVS 5110 - Introduction to Microscopy
1 credit
This course provides a practical introduction to light microscopy. Students learn to set up microscopes, take quality images, and perform basic image processing and analysis. Topics include basic optics, microscope components, contrast methods, Köhler illumination, fluorescent microscopy, and sample preparation. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as:
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 5120 - Swine Management
3 credits
Management decisions based on nutrition, breeding programs, herd health practices, herd records, and marketing opportunities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2120 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6120
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ADVS 5130 - Dairy Cattle Management
3 credits
Capstone course drawing together concepts and applying them to a total dairy farm management program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4200 or ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6130
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ADVS 5160 - Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture
3 credits
Techniques and fundamental knowledge for culturing mammalian and insect cells. Students will learn maintenance, growing, genetic engineering of cells, cytotoxicity, hybridoma creation, cloning, etc. Extensive laboratory experience is provided.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5160 and NDFS 5160 and PSC 5160 .
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ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management
3 credits
Deciding to turn your passion for horses into a profitable business requires planning. This course teaches principles of business plans, risk management, facility design, marketing and communication plans, event planning and journalism tools both general and unique to small equine businesses.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2190 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6190 .
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ADVS 5220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition
3 credits
Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6220 and BIOL 5220 /BIOL 6220 and NDFS 5220 /NDFS 6220 .
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ADVS 5260 - Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning
3 credits
Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genetic probes, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5710 ; or BIOL 3060 ; or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5260 and NDFS 5260 , and PSC 5260
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ADVS 5280 - Animal Molecular Biology
3 credits
Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6280 and BIOL 5280 /
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ADVS 5300 - Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
2-3 credits
This course is designed to instruct and mentor students so they will be able to sit for certifying examinations by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). This course will be offered as either 2 credits (4 weeks) or 3 credits (6 weeks) depending on the students beginning horsemanship skills. Registered instructor is the entry level certification required by PATH Intl. centers. Students will be prepared to take this certification examination.
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6300
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ADVS 5350 - Introductory Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
3 credits
Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics providing basis for extrapolation of biological kinetics of foreign compounds to a wide variety of xenobiotics encountered in toxicology, biology, and research.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 5600 , CHEM 3700
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6350 .
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ADVS 5400 - Environmental Toxicology
3 credits
This course presents an in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of defining and reducing associated risks. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the graduate level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6400 and BIOL 5400 /BIOL 6400 and PUBH 5400 /PUBH 6400 .
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ADVS 5500 - Applied Animal Nutrition
2 credits
This course will teach students how to use the information they have learned in introductory animal nutrition courses in applicable, real-life agricultural scenarios that can be applied in an industry setting.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6500
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ADVS 5520 - Grazing Livestock Nutrition and Management
2 credits
Principles of livestock nutrition and production applied to the grazing environment and the relationships of livestock and range management for optimizing values from both.
Prerequisite/Restriction: WILD 4000 ( Recommended)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6520 .
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ADVS 5530 - Nutrient Metabolization & Utilization
3 credits
This course covers how nutrients are absorbed and metabolized in livestock animals to create end-products such as meat, milk, wool and eggs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500 and ADVS 2200 or graduate standing
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6530
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ADVS 5630 - Endocrinology (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates, presented with a species comparative approach. Clinical aspects and diseases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine system.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
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ADVS 5650 - Science Communication
3 credits
Principles of effective science communication intended for scientific peers and general lay audiences. Instruction will center on effective written and/or oral communication for journal articles, proposals, conference presentation, public lectures and new media. This course is not discipline-specific.
Cross-listed as:
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ADVS 5820 - Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping
3 credits
Structure and properties of chromosomes, chromosome behavior during cell division, chromosomal influence on phenotype, and factors causing changes in chromosome structure and number. Gene markers and gene mapping, with emphasis on applications for livestock.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4560 or BIOL 3060
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6820 .
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ADVS 5860 - Poisonous Range Plants Affecting Livestock
3 credits
Poisonous plants of rangelands and their effects on grazing animals, especially livestock. Management practices to reduce or prevent poisoning.
Cross-listed as:
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ADVS 5900 - Conceptualizing the Human-Animal Bond
1-3 credits
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of human-animal interactions and the human-animal bond. Topics include historical foundations, theoretical orientations, psychological and physiological benefits of companion animals, the roles animals have with various special and multicultural populations, and animal welfare.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior, senior, or graduate standing
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 5910 - Animal-Assisted Interventions and Special Populations
3 credits
This course reviews theories of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and specific therapeutic techniques as they apply to various special populations. Animal selection, program outcomes, and best practice approaches for developing and evaluating AAI programs are examined.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior, senior, or graduate standing
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 6000 - Ecology and Health: Case Studies of Relationships Between the Environment, Organisms, and Health
3 credits
This course encourages students to explore the complexity of relationships between changes in the environment, pathogenicity and distribution of organisms, and changing distributions of human beings and animals, within the context of global climate change, global trade, and political unrest.
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ADVS 6010 - Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
2 credits
This course covers practical applications of epidemiology for veterinary medicine and public health. Topics include a summary of epidemiologic data, outbreak investigation, questionnaire design, sample size calculations, diagnostic test evaluation, study design, and introductions to risk analysis and disease modeling.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- NDFS 5200 or another introductory epidemiology course
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ADVS 6060 - Genetics of Metabolic Syndromes
1 credit
This course covers the most recent advancements in the understanding of the genetics underlying metabolic syndromes. The class is offered in a journal club format where students present and discuss original research articles.
Prerequisite/Restriction: The following courses or their equivalents:
Pass/Fail only.
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ADVS 6070 - Principles of Laboratory Animal Research
1 credit
This course is a practical overview of critical factors to consider for studies involving research animals. Topics include regulatory oversight, selection of animal models, basic anatomy, common investigative techniques, appropriate sample collection, and management factors that can affect study results.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- Graduate standing
- Instructor permission
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ADVS 6080 - Beef Cattle Management
3 credits
Managing the beef enterprise to yield optimum returns through integrating resource use and applying breeding, nutrition, reproduction, and animal health practices.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2080 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5080 .
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ADVS 6090 - Sheep Management and Wool Technology
4 credits
Detailed study of the managerial considerations for range and farm flock operations. Examinations of wool, and review of wool clip handling and merchandising.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2090 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5090
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ADVS 6100 - MPH Practicum
3 credits
The practicum gives MPH students the opportunity to integrate and apply classroom learning with professional, real-world work experience. Students have the option to complete their practicum course requirement at one of many local, national, or international health organizations.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- Completion of the first quarter of the MPH program
- Approval of selected practicum site by the department and Veterinary Sciences MPH Advisory Committee
- Submission and acceptance of a Practicum Learning Contract
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ADVS 6110 - Introduction to Microscopy
1 credit
This course provides a practical introduction to light microscopy. Students learn to set up microscopes, take quality images, and perform basic image processing and analysis. Topics include basic optics, microscope components, contrast methods, Köhler illumination, fluorescent microscopy, and sample preparation. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as:
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 6120 - Swine Management
3 credits
Management decisions based on nutrition, breeding programs, herd health practices, herd records, and marketing opportunities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2120 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5120
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ADVS 6130 - Dairy Cattle Management
3 credits
Capstone course drawing together concepts and applying them to a total dairy farm management program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4200 or ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5130
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ADVS 6140 - Introduction to Public Health
3 credits
This course introduces basic principles, methods, and issues in public health. It includes an overview of policy & administration, epidemiology, biostatistics, disease control, environmental factors, and behavioral health. Students also study historical and current challenges in public health.
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ADVS 6190 - Equine Business Management
3 credits
Deciding to turn your passion for horses into a profitable business requires planning. This course teaches principles of business plans, risk management, facility design, marketing and communication plans, event planning and journalism tools both general and unique to small equine businesses.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2190 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560 (may be taken concurrently)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5190 .
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ADVS 6200 - Physiology of Reproduction
3 credits
Study of processes of reproduction in mammals, including fertilization, embryonic development, reproductive endocrinology, and mechanisms of control.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4200 , CHEM 3700
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ADVS 6210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development
3 credits
Lecture-based course focusing on current knowledge of genes associated with gametogenesis, fertilization, nuclear reprogramming, and embryonic and fetal development.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 6200 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 7210 .
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ADVS 6220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition
3 credits
Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5220 and BIOL 6220 /BIOL 5220 and NDFS 6220 /NDFS 5220 .
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ADVS 6280 - Animal Molecular Biology
3 credits
Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5280 and BIOL 6280 /BIOL 5280
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ADVS 6300 - Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
2-3 credits
This course is designed to instruct and mentor students so they will be able to sit for certifying examinations by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). This course will be offered as either 2 credits (4 weeks) or 3 credits (6 weeks) depending on the students beginning horsemanship skills. Registered instructor is the entry level certification required by PATH Intl. centers. Students will be prepared to take this certification examination.
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5300
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ADVS 6350 - Introductory Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
3 credits
Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics providing basis for extrapolation of biological kinetics of foreign compounds to a wide variety of xenobiotics encountered in toxicology, biology, and research.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 5600 , CHEM 3700
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5350
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ADVS 6400 - Environmental Toxicology
3 credits
This course presents an in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of defining and reducing associated risks. Additional course work is required for those enrolled in the graduate level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5400 and BIOL 6400 /BIOL 5400 and PUBH 6400 /PUBH 5400 .
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ADVS 6500 - Applied Animal Nutrition
2 credits
This course will teach students how to use the information they have learned in introductory animal nutrition courses in applicable, real-life agricultural scenarios that can be applied in an industry setting. In addition, graduate students enrolled in the course will learn how techniques in applied animal nutrition can be modified and applied to research settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5500
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ADVS 6510 - Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants
3 credits
Explores key aspects of physiology and metabolism of the ruminant digestive tract, with emphasis on the rumen. Topics include: anatomy and function; motility; metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids; rumen microbiology; fermentation biochemistry; digestive disorders; and postruminal physiology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 7510 .
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ADVS 6520 - Grazing Livestock Nutrition and Management
2 credits
Principles of livestock nutrition and production applied to the grazing environment and the relationships of livestock and range management for optimizing values from both.
Prerequisite/Restriction: WILD 4000 (recommended)
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5520 .
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ADVS 6530 - Nutrient Metabolization & Utilization
3 credits
This course covers how nutrients are absorbed and metabolized in livestock animals to create end-products such as meat, milk, wool and eggs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500 and ADVS 2200 or graduate standing
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5530
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ADVS 6540 - Energy and Protein Metabolism
2 credits
This course examines principles of energetics, flow of energy, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, efficiency of energy utilization in metabolism, energetic costs of nutrient interconversion and turnover, metabolism and utilization of protein, and the relationship between energy and protein metabolism.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 7540
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ADVS 6600 - Advanced and Molecular Toxicology
3 credits
The aim of this advanced toxicology course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms of interactions between foreign compounds and biological systems. Molecular mechanisms of action of environmental toxicants are emphasized. An understanding of the fundamentals of toxicology, biochemistry, and physiology is needed for this course.
Cross-listed as: ADVS 7600
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ADVS 6630 - Endocrinology
3 credits
Molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates, presented with a species comparative approach. Clinical aspects and diseases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine system.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
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ADVS 6650 - Science Communication
3 credits
Principles of effective science communication intended for scientific peers and general lay audiences. Instruction will center on effective written and/or oral communication for journal articles, proposals, conference presentation, public lectures and new media. This course is not discipline-specific.
Cross-listed as:
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ADVS 6700 - Epigenetics
3 credit
Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. This course is an in-depth discussion- and literature-based treatment of the molecular mechanisms and manifestations of epigenetics in eukaryotic systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700 , reasonable equivalent, or instructors permission
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ADVS 6800 - Graduate Student Seminar
1 credit
Seminars on topics of interest in Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences.
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 6810 - Seminar in Toxicology
1 credit
Graduate seminar in toxicology and related topics.
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 6820 - Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping
3 credits
Structure and properties of chromosomes, chromosome behavior during cell division, chromosomal influence on phenotype, and factors causing changes in chromosome structure and number. Gene markers and gene mapping, with emphasis on applications for livestock.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4560 or BIOL 3060
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5820 .
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ADVS 6830 - Communicating and Evaluating Public Health Information: Case Studies in Environmental Health
3 credits
Students learn to frame and deliver effective, accurate public health messages, developing an understanding of topics necessary to evaluate information accuracy. Message design and communication strategy exercises are based on environmental health topics, using environmental health disasters as case studies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Fundamental knowledge in biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 6840 - Epigenetics in Public Health
2 credits
This course enables students to understand epigenetic mechanisms and critically evaluate reports of the emerging environmental origin of epigenetic disease and developmental problems relevant to public health, including cancer, aging, metabolic syndrome, reproductive health, in utero and transgenerational exposures.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Master of Public Health program
Repeatable for credit.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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ADVS 6850 - Seminar in Veterinary Pathology and Histopathology
3 credits
The goal of this course is to develop general veterinary pathology knowledge, basic knowledge of veterinary clinical pathology, and to advance gross pathology and histopathology interpretive skills. It consists of biweekly, 1 hour long microscopic slides and medical literature reviews covering a wide variety of diseases in domestic and non-domestic animals. This course is intended for advanced graduate students and veterinary pathology residents.
Pass/Fail
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ADVS 6900 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Readings, discussions, lectures, literature reviews, and research problems in animal, dairy, and bioveterinary sciences. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department.
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 6910 - Readings and Conference in Pharmacology and Toxicology
1-3 credits
Independent readings and conferences in the area of pharmacology and toxicology with particular emphasis on current literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 6350 /ADVS 5350
Repeatable for credit.
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ADVS 6970 - Research and Thesis
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
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ADVS 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
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ADVS 7210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development
3 credits
Lecture-based course focusing on current knowledge of genes associated with gametogenesis, fertilization, nuclear reprogramming, and embryonic and fetal development.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 6200 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6210 .
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ADVS 7510 - Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants
3 credits
Explores key aspects of physiology and metabolism of the ruminant digestive tract, with emphasis on the rumen. Topics include: anatomy and function; motility; metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids; rumen microbiology; fermentation biochemistry; digestive disorders; and postruminal physiology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6510 .
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ADVS 7515 - Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy
4 credits
Students will learn the basics of microscopic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, and organs from normal domestic animals. The goal of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of microscopic anatomy to prepare them for instruction in disease mechanisms.
Cross-listed as: VM 7510
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ADVS 7519 - Veterinary Physiology I
4 credits
Students will learn the cellular physiology of tissues, organs, and systems from normal domestic animals. The goal of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of cellular physiology to prepare them for instruction in the mechanisms of disease.
Cross-listed as: VM 7519
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ADVS 7520 - Veterinary Physiology II
5 credits
Students will learn the physiology of organ systems from normal domestic animals. This course is the continuation of ADVS 7519 with emphasis on the physiology of organ systems and will help students acquire an understanding of the physiological basis for disease.
Cross-listed as: VM 7520
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ADVS 7534 - Veterinary Immunology
3 credits
Students will learn the basic mechanisms of immunology with an emphasis on protective immunity against infectious diseases and the role of aberrant immune responses in disease. The goal of the course is for students to acquire a functional basis for medical immunology.
Cross-listed as: VM 7534
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ADVS 7535 - Veterinary Virology
3 credits
Students will learn the basics of general virology as it applies to normal domestic animals. The goal of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of the basic principles for the prevention and control of viral diseases.
Cross-listed as: VM 7535
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ADVS 7536 - Veterinary Bacteriology
4 credits
Students will learn the basics of general bacteriology and mycology as it applies to normal domestic animals. The goal of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of the basic principles for the prevention and control of bacterial and fungal diseases.
Cross-listed as: VM 7536
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ADVS 7540 - Energy and Protein Metabolism
2 credits
This course examines principles of energetics, flow of energy, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, efficiency of energy utilization in metabolism, energetic costs of nutrient interconversion and turnover, metabolism and utilization of protein, and the relationship between energy and protein metabolism.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500
Cross-listed as: ADVS 6540
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ADVS 7543 - Veterinary Medicine and Human Health
2 credits
This course discusses the intersection between veterinary medicine and public health. An understanding of the contribution of the veterinary profession to human health enables students to play an effective role in public health.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- Acceptance to graduate school
- instructor approval
Cross-listed as: VM 7543
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ADVS 7545 - General Pathology
2 credits
Students will learn the basics of general pathology as it relates to cellular injury, inflammation, immunopathology and neoplasia. The goal of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of the basic principles of general pathology to enable them to apply those principles to understanding disease mechanisms.
Cross-listed as: VM 7545
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