BIOG 1440 – Introductory Biology: Comparative Physiology
Fall – 4 credits (Taught from 2019-present)
An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons among animals, plants and microbes. Emphasis is on understanding of basic physiological concepts, stressing structure-function relationships and underlying physio-chemical mechanisms.
BIOAP 1100 – Domestic Animal Biology
Fall – 4 credits (Taught from 2011-present)
This course serves to introduce the field of animal biology. Students will learn fundamental information on comparative functional anatomy and physiology of livestock, companion animals and poultry. The laboratory component of this course will provide opportunities for hands-on examination of bovine and chicken anatomy. The basic farm component (Ezra’s Farm) will provide a hands-on activity for students to expose them to preliminary aspects of animal care and management. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of animal biology that will be essential for further training in both basic and applied fields relevant to careers in animal science, veterinary medicine and biology.
Bovine Dissection
ANSC 6220 – Graduate Student Research Updates
Fall and Spring – 1 credit (Taught from 2013-2018)
This course is designed to train Animal Science graduate students in communication/presentation skills needed to support a career in scientific research. Each student will present an update on research progress/plan towards his or her dissertation/thesis. Advice, feedback and peer-evaluation will be provided to each presenter. Focused discussions examining research areas of particular interest to each student on research methods, existing theories and/or controversies will be considered. This course also aims to foster collegiality, expand knowledge and promote professional development among graduate students in a broad context within this diverse field.
Class project: Grads at work !?!
