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BIOL 1009 - General Biology (BIOL)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 1009/Biol 1009H
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.

WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing (WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Writ 3562V/Writ 3562W
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course introduces students to technical and professional writing through various readings and assignments in which students analyze and create texts that work to communicate complex information, solve problems, and complete tasks. Students gain knowledge of workplace genres as well as to develop skills in composing such genres. This course allows students to practice rhetorically analyzing writing situations and composing genres such as memos, proposals, instructions, research reports, and presentations. Students work in teams to develop collaborative content and to compose in a variety of modes including text, graphics, video, audio, and digital. Students also conduct both primary and secondary research and practice usability testing. The course emphasizes creating documents that are goal-driven and appropriate for a specific context and audience.

COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Comm 1101/Comm 1101H/PSTL 1461
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Public communication processes, elements, and ethics. Criticism of and response to public discourse. Practice in individual speaking designed to encourage civic participation.

MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability (MATH)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CI 1806/Math 1031
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Graphs of equations and functions, transformations of graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions, with applications; inverses and compositions of functions; exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; basic probability rules, conditional probabilities, binomial probabilities. prereq: 3 yrs high school math or satisfactory score on placement exam or grade of at least C- in [PSTL 731 or PSTL 732 or CI 0832]

MATH 1142 - Short Calculus (MATH)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

A streamlined one-semester tour of differential and integral calculus in one variable, and differential calculus in two variables. No trigonometry/does not have the same depth as MATH 1271-1272. Formulas and their interpretation and use in applications. prereq: Satisfactory score on placement test or grade of at least C- in [1031 or 1051]

MATH 1271 - Calculus I (MATH)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Math 1271/Math 1381/Math 1571/
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Differential calculus of functions of a single variable, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and trig functions. Applications, including optimization and related rates problems. Single variable integral calculus, using anti-derivatives and simple substitution. Applications may include area, volume, work problems. prereq: 4 yrs high school math including trig or satisfactory score on placement test or grade of at least C- in [1151 or 1155]

ANSC 1101 - Introductory Animal Science

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Fundamental concepts of animal breeding, physiology, nutrition, and management as they apply to the production of beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and other livestock. Fall term class open only to ANSC majors. Spring term class open to all majors.

ANSC 3011 - Statistics for Animal Science

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	AnSc 3011/ESPM 3012/Stat 3011/
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Basic statistical concepts. Develop statistical reasoning/critical thinking skills. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, experimental design, linear correlation, linear regression and multiple regression. How to make sound arguments/decisions based on statistics when reviewing news articles or scientific publications with statistical content. Explore/draw conclusions from data using a basic statistical software package.

ANSC 2401 - Animal Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Classification/function of nutrients. Use of nutrients for body maintenance, growth, egg production, gestation, and lactation. Comparative study of digestive systems of farm animal species.

ANSC 3221 - Animal Breeding

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Application of qualitative and quantitative genetics to animal breeding. Concepts of livestock improvement through selection and mating programs.

ANSC 3301 - Human and Animal Physiology

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	AnSc 3301/AnSc 3303W/Biol 3211
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Functions of major systems in mammals. Nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular system, respiration, renal system. Endocrinology/metabolism. Blood, immunology, reproduction. prereq: Must have taken a Biology and Chemistry course. Biol 1009 or equivalent is strongly recommended.

ANSC 3302 - Human and Animal Physiology Laboratory

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Companion course to 3301. Physiological principles are demonstrated using active learning approaches. Nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular, respiration, renal, endocrinology/metabolism, blood, immunology, reproduction. prereq: 3301 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3301

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 4096 - Professional Experience Program: Internship

Credits:	1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Supervised professional experience in animal industries and farm enterprise systems. Various aspects of the industry and related fields. Evaluative reports. Consultations with faculty advisers and employers. prereq: CFANS undergrad, instr consent, agreement form

ANSC 4009W - Undergraduate Research Thesis (WI)

Credits:	1.0 -6.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Usually one full year. Research/thesis experience under supervision of CFANS faculty member. Written bound thesis, oral presentation of research results. prereq: Jr or sr major in AnSc, instr consent

APEC 3202 - An Introduction to the Food System: Analysis, Management and Design

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to use of systems thinking for exploration of problems in contemporary food system from multidisciplinary perspective. System concepts. Historical evolution of food system. Analysis, management, design.

CFAN 2333 - Insects, Microbes, and Plants: Ecology of Pest Management (TS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course uses fundamental concepts of ecology and evolution to illuminate and solve the challenges in managing insects and microbes in today?s global context of food and fiber production. Students will learn relevant aspects of insect and microbial biology to be able to situate concrete management problems in an appropriate ecological and evolutionary conceptual framework. Students will apply these concepts and discuss ecological and management controversies, such as what can we learn from natural areas to better manage food and fiber production systems. Case studies, readings, and discussion topics will emphasize factors influencing responsible management decisions.

ESPM 1011 - Issues in the Environment (ENV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introductory survey of environmental issues that explores the connections between environmental sciences, policy, and management. You will explore interrelationships between the environment and human society, as well as the underlying social, ethical, political and economic factors that affect those relationships. You will also examine the roles for science, technology, policy, and environmental justice in meeting environmental challenges. Asynchronous online lectures with weekly discussions in small groups.

ESPM 3575 - Wetlands

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ESPM 3575/ESPM 5575
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Freshwater wetland classification, wetland biota, current/historic status of wetlands, value of wetlands. National, regional, Minnesota wetlands conservation strategies, ecological principles used in wetland management.

ESPM 4021W - Problem Solving: Environmental Review (WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Roles of governmental agencies, consultants, and private citizens in EIS process. Students read EIS/EAW, analyze their content/scope, and prepare an EAW and EIS according to Minnesota EQB guidelines. prereq: ESPM 2021 and jr or sr

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FW 2001W - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (ENV, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Fish, wildlife, and other forms of biodiversity. Single species, populations, ecosystem, and landscape approaches. Experiential/interactive course. Decision-case studies. prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1009

PLPA 2003 - Plague, Famine, and Beer: The Impact of Microscopic Organisms on Human Civilization (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Impacts that microbes have made on course of human civilization. Negative influences of major human/plant infectious disease. Positive benefits attained by harnessing power of microbes. Scale of history includes prehistoric to present day. Projected future impacts.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 4009W - Undergraduate Research Thesis (WI)

Credits:	1.0 -6.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Usually one full year. Research/thesis experience under supervision of CFANS faculty member. Written bound thesis, oral presentation of research results. prereq: Jr or sr major in AnSc, instr consent

APEC 4451W - Food Marketing Economics (CIV, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 4451W/ApEc 5451
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economics of food marketing in the United States. Food consumption trends, consumer food behavior, marketing strategies, consumer survey methodology, food distribution/retailing system. Policy issues related to food marketing. Individual/group projects. prereq: [[1101 or Econ 1101], [1101H or Econ 1101H], SCO 2550 or STAT 3011 or equiv, 60 cr] or instr consent

APEC 4821W - Business Economics and Strategy (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 4821W/ApEc 5821
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Strategic management for production, processing, wholesaling, retailing, and service. Strategy formulation, implementation, and control. Business plans. Case study analysis. prereq: APEC 3002 or APEC 3003

ESPM 4021W - Problem Solving: Environmental Review (WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Roles of governmental agencies, consultants, and private citizens in EIS process. Students read EIS/EAW, analyze their content/scope, and prepare an EAW and EIS according to Minnesota EQB guidelines. prereq: ESPM 2021 and jr or sr

ESPM 4041W - Problem Solving for Environmental Change (WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Capstone course. Students working with a team on a real world project related to selected track, gather/analyze data relevant to client's objectives, and make recommendations for future use. Students produce a final written report and formal presentation, and present findings to client group.

WRIT 3152W - Writing on Issues of Science and Technology (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Science and technology are key parts of nearly every aspect of our lives, and, just as important, science and technology are highly debated topics in political, economic, social, public, and personal spheres. For example, consider debates regarding genetically modified foods, space exploration, vaccines, oil pipelines, or clean drinking water. This course will push you to consider the ways you think, feel, and write about science and technology. This course will ask you to examine the relationship between language and science and technology. We will spend the semester reading about science and technology, in addition to studying and practicing different strategies, techniques, and approaches for communicating about science and technology. Using rhetorical studies as a foundation, this course will give you the tools to more effectively engage with scientific and technological topics and debates. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this course aims to foster engagement with scientific and technological conversations. Put simply, students should leave this course caring about scientific and technological issues and wanting to participate in the conversations that surround such issues.

WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing (WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Writ 3562V/Writ 3562W
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course introduces students to technical and professional writing through various readings and assignments in which students analyze and create texts that work to communicate complex information, solve problems, and complete tasks. Students gain knowledge of workplace genres as well as to develop skills in composing such genres. This course allows students to practice rhetorically analyzing writing situations and composing genres such as memos, proposals, instructions, research reports, and presentations. Students work in teams to develop collaborative content and to compose in a variety of modes including text, graphics, video, audio, and digital. Students also conduct both primary and secondary research and practice usability testing. The course emphasizes creating documents that are goal-driven and appropriate for a specific context and audience.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.

CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites:	[1015 or &1015], %; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving. prereq: [1015 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1015], dept consent; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)

BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry outlining structure and metabolism of biomolecules, metabolic regulation, principles of molecular biology. prereq: Chem 1015, Bio 1009

HORT 2121 - Agricultural Biochemistry

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Chemical/biochemical foundation for agricultural disciplines. Concepts in organic, analytical, and biological chemistry. Chemistry, metabolism, and development of plants. Prerequisites: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or [CHEM 1061, CHEM 1065] *Note for those students considering graduate school - We highly recommend you consult your academic advisor for appropriate chemistry coursework.

APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SOCS, GP)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 1101/1165 ApEc 1101/1101H
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Economic behavior of consumers/firms in domestic/international markets. Demand, supply, competition. Efficiency, Invisible Hand. Monopoly, imperfect competition. Externalities, property rights. Economics of public policy in environment/health/safety. Public goods, tax policy.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

APEC 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 1102/Econ 1102/1105/1112
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Unemployment/inflation, measures of national income, macro models, fiscal policy/problems. Taxes and the national debt. Money/banking, monetary policy/problems. Poverty and income distribution. International trade and exchange rates. Economic growth/development. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3001 - Applied Microeconomics: Consumers, Producers, and Markets

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 3101/Econ 3012/ApEc 3001
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Consumer/producer decisions. Theory of supply/demand. Markets, pricing, investment, effect regulation, market failures. prereq: [[1101 or ECON 1101 or 1101H or ECON 1101H], [MATH 1142 or MATH 1271]] or instr consent; intended for undergrads in [Ag/Food Bus Mgmt, Appl Econ]

APEC 3002 - Managerial Economics

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Microeconomic theory, its application to managerial problems. Introduction to regression analysis, demand analysis, demand function estimation, forecasting, cost function estimation, resource allocation decisions, linear programming, market structure, pricing policy, risk analysis, investment analysis. prereq - ApEc 3001 or Econ 3101 AND SCO 2550 or Stat 3011

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3501 - Agribusiness Finance

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3501/Fina 3001/Fina 3001H
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Analysis of financing and investment strategies for agribusiness firms and their effects on liquidity, solvency, and profitability. Analysis of financial institutions, markets, and instruments. Management problems, issues facing financial intermediaries serving agriculture. prereq: [[1251 or Acct 2050], 60 cr] or instr consent

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 4451W - Food Marketing Economics (CIV, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 4451W/ApEc 5451
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economics of food marketing in the United States. Food consumption trends, consumer food behavior, marketing strategies, consumer survey methodology, food distribution/retailing system. Policy issues related to food marketing. Individual/group projects. prereq: [[1101 or Econ 1101], [1101H or Econ 1101H], SCO 2550 or STAT 3011 or equiv, 60 cr] or instr consent

APEC 4821W - Business Economics and Strategy (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 4821W/ApEc 5821
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Strategic management for production, processing, wholesaling, retailing, and service. Strategy formulation, implementation, and control. Business plans. Case study analysis. prereq: APEC 3002 or APEC 3003

COMM 3411 - Introduction to Small Group Communication

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Cooperative thinking in task-oriented groups. Planning, preparing for, and participating in small groups in private and public contexts.

JOUR 1001 - Media in a Changing World (SOCS, TS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Jour 1001/Jour 1001H
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

In an era when almost everybody's a content creator and just about every company is connected with media, what makes mass communication different from other forms of message exchange? We'll examine journalism, advertising, public relations, video gaming, music recording, music and more. We'll think about issues like free speech, "fake news," censorship, social media, demographics, psychographics and graphic content. Hear from mass media professionals who provide real-world, real-time material for discussion and debate. This class covers ground that is shifting by the day and uses current cases to help you apply what you learn and sharpen your own media literacy skills.

JOUR 3751 - Digital Media and Culture (AH, TS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

How have digital media innovations like social media, mobile phones, artificial intelligence, drones and games shaped and been shaped by a culture and society globally? Learn to critically examine the function of digital media in your life. Take away a socio-historical understanding of digital media innovation, and the social, political, and economical impact of new media in creativity, industry, and culture from a cross-disciplinary perspective. Topics range from the concept of branding in an online context, to the varied uses of digital media in the context of journalism, social mobilization, law and privacy, business, globalization, content creation, and beyond. You will read, discuss, and debate cutting edge material from documentaries, podcasts, popular press, and academic literature. This course balances local contexts with global perspectives, and provides details into the practicalities of working and living in a new media environment.

WRIT 3152W - Writing on Issues of Science and Technology (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Science and technology are key parts of nearly every aspect of our lives, and, just as important, science and technology are highly debated topics in political, economic, social, public, and personal spheres. For example, consider debates regarding genetically modified foods, space exploration, vaccines, oil pipelines, or clean drinking water. This course will push you to consider the ways you think, feel, and write about science and technology. This course will ask you to examine the relationship between language and science and technology. We will spend the semester reading about science and technology, in addition to studying and practicing different strategies, techniques, and approaches for communicating about science and technology. Using rhetorical studies as a foundation, this course will give you the tools to more effectively engage with scientific and technological topics and debates. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this course aims to foster engagement with scientific and technological conversations. Put simply, students should leave this course caring about scientific and technological issues and wanting to participate in the conversations that surround such issues.

WRIT 3257 - Technical and Professional Presentations

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

In this course students develop oral presentation skills for technical or professional topics. Areas of study in the course include visual communication, audience analysis, presentation strategies, and presentation of complex research material. The course emphasizes use of digital technologies. Recommend that students take Comm 1101 or equivalent first

AECM 2051 - Current Technical Competencies

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology in the areas of welding and small gas engines. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.

AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro 1103/AgUM 2222
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.

ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.

ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve. prereq: Biol 1009 or equiv

ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology (BIOL, TS)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.

ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. prereq: College-level biology course

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites:	(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI. prereq: (prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)

ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production. prereq: 2401, 3511 recommended

ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.

ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. prereq: AnSc 4403 recommended

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Half semester course. Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: 4603

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (PHYS, ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Soil 2125/Soil 5125
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information. prereq: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or CHEM 1021 or equiv

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SOCS, GP)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 1101/1165 ApEc 1101/1101H
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Economic behavior of consumers/firms in domestic/international markets. Demand, supply, competition. Efficiency, Invisible Hand. Monopoly, imperfect competition. Externalities, property rights. Economics of public policy in environment/health/safety. Public goods, tax policy.

AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro 1103/AgUM 2222
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.

CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.

CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites:	[1015 or &1015], %; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving. prereq: [1015 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1015], dept consent; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)

BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry outlining structure and metabolism of biomolecules, metabolic regulation, principles of molecular biology. prereq: Chem 1015, Bio 1009

HORT 2121 - Agricultural Biochemistry

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Chemical/biochemical foundation for agricultural disciplines. Concepts in organic, analytical, and biological chemistry. Chemistry, metabolism, and development of plants. Prerequisites: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or [CHEM 1061, CHEM 1065] *Note for those students considering graduate school - We highly recommend you consult your academic advisor for appropriate chemistry coursework.

AECM 2051 - Current Technical Competencies

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology in the areas of welding and small gas engines. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.

ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.

ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve. prereq: Biol 1009 or equiv

ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology (BIOL, TS)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.

ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. prereq: College-level biology course

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites:	(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI. prereq: (prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)

ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production. prereq: 2401, 3511 recommended

ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.

ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. prereq: AnSc 4403 recommended

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Half semester course. Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: 4603

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (PHYS, ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Soil 2125/Soil 5125
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information. prereq: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or CHEM 1021 or equiv

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.

CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites:	[1015 or &1015], %; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving. prereq: [1015 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1015], dept consent; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)

BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry outlining structure and metabolism of biomolecules, metabolic regulation, principles of molecular biology. prereq: Chem 1015, Bio 1009

HORT 2121 - Agricultural Biochemistry

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Chemical/biochemical foundation for agricultural disciplines. Concepts in organic, analytical, and biological chemistry. Chemistry, metabolism, and development of plants. Prerequisites: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or [CHEM 1061, CHEM 1065] *Note for those students considering graduate school - We highly recommend you consult your academic advisor for appropriate chemistry coursework.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

AECM 2051 - Current Technical Competencies

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology in the areas of welding and small gas engines. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.

AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro 1103/AgUM 2222
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.

ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.

ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve. prereq: Biol 1009 or equiv

ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology (BIOL, TS)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.

ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. prereq: College-level biology course

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites:	(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI. prereq: (prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)

ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production. prereq: 2401, 3511 recommended

ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.

ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. prereq: AnSc 4403 recommended

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Half semester course. Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: 4603

APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SOCS, GP)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 1101/1165 ApEc 1101/1101H
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Economic behavior of consumers/firms in domestic/international markets. Demand, supply, competition. Efficiency, Invisible Hand. Monopoly, imperfect competition. Externalities, property rights. Economics of public policy in environment/health/safety. Public goods, tax policy.

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (PHYS, ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Soil 2125/Soil 5125
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information. prereq: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or CHEM 1021 or equiv

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro 1103/AgUM 2222
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.

APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SOCS, GP)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 1101/1165 ApEc 1101/1101H
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Economic behavior of consumers/firms in domestic/international markets. Demand, supply, competition. Efficiency, Invisible Hand. Monopoly, imperfect competition. Externalities, property rights. Economics of public policy in environment/health/safety. Public goods, tax policy.

CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.

CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites:	[1015 or &1015], %; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving. prereq: [1015 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1015], dept consent; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)

BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry outlining structure and metabolism of biomolecules, metabolic regulation, principles of molecular biology. prereq: Chem 1015, Bio 1009

HORT 2121 - Agricultural Biochemistry

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Chemical/biochemical foundation for agricultural disciplines. Concepts in organic, analytical, and biological chemistry. Chemistry, metabolism, and development of plants. Prerequisites: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or [CHEM 1061, CHEM 1065] *Note for those students considering graduate school - We highly recommend you consult your academic advisor for appropriate chemistry coursework.

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

AECM 2051 - Current Technical Competencies

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology in the areas of welding and small gas engines. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.

ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.

ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve. prereq: Biol 1009 or equiv

ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology (BIOL, TS)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.

ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. prereq: College-level biology course

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites:	(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI. prereq: (prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)

ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production. prereq: 2401, 3511 recommended

ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.

ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. prereq: AnSc 4403 recommended

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Half semester course. Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: 4603

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (PHYS, ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Soil 2125/Soil 5125
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information. prereq: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or CHEM 1021 or equiv

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use. Prereq-Grade of at least C- in [1011 or 1015] or [passing placement exam, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065]; intended for science or engineering majors; concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065; registration for 1065 must precede registration for 1061

CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061

CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II (PHYS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1062/1072/1072H/1082/
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Chemical kinetics. Radioactive decay. Chemical equilibrium. Solutions. Acids/bases. Solubility. Second law of thermodynamics. Electrochemistry/corrosion. Descriptive chemistry of elements. Coordination chemistry. Biochemistry. prereq: Grade of at least C- in 1061 or equiv, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1066; registration for 1066 must precede registration for 1062

CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory (PHYS)

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 1066/Chem 1076H
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1062

CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 2301/Chem 2331H
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Organic compounds, constitutions, configurations, conformations, reactions. Molecular structure. Chemical reactivity/properties. Spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules. prereq: C- or better in 1062/1066 or 1072H/1076H

BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Fundamentals of biochemistry. Structure/function of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates. Enzymes. Metabolism. DNA replication and repair, transcription, protein synthesis. Recommended prerequisites: Introductory biology (BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2003 or equivalent), organic chemistry (CHEM 2301 or CHEM 2081/2085 or equivalent). Note: CBS students should take BIOC 3022 not 3021.

CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Chem 2311/Chem 2312H/2312
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Laboratory techniques in synthesis, purification and characterization of organic compounds with an emphasis on green chemistry methodologies. prereq: Grade of at least C- in [2302] or [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 2302

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I (PHYS, WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Phys 1101W/Phys 1107
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Fundamental principles of physics in the context of everyday world. Use of kinematics/dynamics principles and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab. prereq: High school algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry; primarily for students interested in technical areas

PHYS 1102W - Introductory College Physics II (PHYS, WI)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	PHYS 1102W / PHYS 1108
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Fundamental principles of physics in context of everyday world. Use of conservation principles and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab. prereq: 1101W or 1107

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

AECM 2051 - Current Technical Competencies

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology in the areas of welding and small gas engines. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.

AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro 1103/AgUM 2222
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.

ANSC 1011 - Animals and Society (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This online course is designed for anyone interested in the ways in which we as a human society interact with, affect and are affected by non-human animals. Students will gain a broad understanding of the major ways in which humans use animals in contemporary society, including as food, as companions, as research subjects, and as entertainment. Other topics will include: social and ethical issues concerning animal use, the human-animal bond, animals in culture, and animals and the law.

ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course is designed for individuals having no prior training with animals or nutrition but have interest in caring for and understanding the contemporary importance of companion animals. Emphasis will be on nutrition of healthy animals and the various factors that play a role in feeding an animal adequately. These factors include animal behavior, environmental conditions, food type, and availability. The course will emphasize basic principles of nutrition. The target audience of this course is all undergraduate students interested in nutrition and care of companion animals. The course will focus on companion animals, but not exclusively dogs and cats.

ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Meets CFANS interdisciplinary requirement.

ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.

APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Financial accounting. Theory, concepts, principles, procedures. Preparation/understanding of the four financial statements.

SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (PHYS, ENV)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Soil 2125/Soil 5125
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information. prereq: [CHEM 1015, CHEM 1017] or CHEM 1021 or equiv

VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory

Credits:	5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology

ANSC 3007 - Equine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of nutrition. Emphasizes unique aspects of equine nutrition. Nutritional needs of healthy animals. Factors in feeding. Animal behavior, growth/development, physiological status, environmental conditions, food type, availability. How physiology of horse's gastrointestinal tract, utilization of feedstuffs, and horse's nutritional requirements interrelate. Balanced rations, nutritional related ailments. Pasture management, forage selection, use of dietary feed additives/enhancers. prereq: 2401

ANSC 3305 - Reproductive Biology in Health and Disease

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Reproductive organ functions, fertilization, estrous cycle and endocrine control, reproductive efficiency, problems/principles of artificial insemination. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of mammary gland. Mammary growth, initiation/maintenance of lactation, milk synthesis, factors influencing lactation curve. prereq: Biol 1009 or equiv

ANSC 3509 - Animal Biotechnology (BIOL, TS)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

ANSC 3509 is a course for undergraduates seeking a broad understanding of animal biotechnology in a single semester. The course covers the major concepts and principles of modern animal biotechnology. Topics include: genes and genomes, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified foods and medicines, proteins as products, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and bioethics as it pertains to biotechnology. The course does not require any prerequisites and is targeted at students from all backgrounds and majors. We will discuss this history of biotechnology through current events. The laboratory component will focus on basic skills required in a molecular lab including aseptic technique, DNA extraction, pipetting, PCR, casting and running gels, data analysis, and guided bioinformatics lessons. The laboratory component will also teach molecular techniques necessary in forensic DNA fingerprinting, and how to gather DNA profiling data of individual animals to study population genetics. The course focuses primarily on the science biotechnology, but has strong components on ethics, policy, and society. For each topic, career paths are discussed, including how to prepare for careers in biotechnology fields.

ANSC 3511 - Animal Growth and Development

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Principles of animal growth. Interaction of nutrition, hormones, exercise, heredity, and disease in regulating growth. prereq: College-level biology course

ANSC 4011 - Dairy Cattle Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites:	(prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Quantitative genetic principles of breeding dairy cattle. Evaluation of males, females. Systems of mating. Rates of genetic improvement with/without AI. prereq: (prereq 3221, previous or current registration in 4604, at least junior status)

ANSC 4401 - Swine Nutrition

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

A comprehensive review of major considerations in providing optimum, cost-effective nutrition to swine in all stages of production. prereq: 2401, 3511 recommended

ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.

ANSC 4404 - Applied Dairy Nutrition

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Application of nutrition principles to dairy cow nutrition. Nutrient requirements of dairy cows, feed ingredient selection/usage, formulation/evaluation of dairy cow rations using computer programs. Case study analysis of feeding programs used on dairy farms. prereq: AnSc 4403 recommended

ANSC 4601 - Pork Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

Interrelationships of business, marketing, and biological performance of pigs in various types of production systems.

ANSC 4602 - Sheep Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction, health. Application of production records, selection, and marketing technology. Current research. Social concerns, consumer affairs, industry practices. Field trips to sheep farms and related industries.

ANSC 4603 - Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

How to resolve problems and manage cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot operations. Segments of beef industry, challenges. Nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and health in beef cattle production. Students evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and contribute in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 4613

ANSC 3609 - Business Planning for Animal Enterprises

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Systems approach to decision making and problem solving in production enterprises. Planning, long range goal setting, production analysis, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Quality-of-life issues.

ANSC 4604 - Dairy Production Systems Management

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Even Year

Practical applications of principles of dairy cattle health and welfare, nutrition, reproduction, housing, genetics, and economics in a problem solving context. Lectures, farm evaluations and case studies. prereq: AnSc 1101, AnSc 2401

ANSC 4613 - Advanced Beef Production Systems Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Half semester course. Student enterprise-analysis teams evaluate a beef cattle enterprise and solve problems in marketing, selection, reproduction, nutrition, or health management. prereq: 4603

APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	ApEc 3411/ApEc 5411
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management. prereq: 1101 or Econ 1101

VCS 4606 - Small Animal Management

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This online course provides an overview of small animal management. Species covered include dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Course content covers public health, community education, general wellness care, and recognizing common diseases in small animals. Student learning is assessed through online quizzes, discussion participation, and group projects.

ANSC 1701 - Historical Influence of the Horse on Society (HIS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Concepts of historical inquiry using the powerful/changing relationship between Man and horse. Students function as historians: framing questions, searching for appropriate sources, developing explanation model with reasoned arguments, and finally, write/defend interpretation.

ANSC 3307 - Artificial Insemination Techniques

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Hands-on training/techniques of artificial insemination at an off-campus laboratory setting. Techniques of AI and semen handling. Criteria for selection of bulls. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 3403 - Companion Animal Hot Button Issues

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Various issues that affect companion animals in our society. Students debate pros/cons of each issue and formalize their own opinions based on information presented by debate teams.

ANSC 2055 - Horse Management

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is offered online (semi-self paced) and provides an introduction to equine-related careers, the equine industry, and horse breeds and behavior. Current events will be discussed including topics such as horse slaughter and unwanted horses. Students will learn about the importance of bodyweight estimation, body condition scoring, hay analysis, plants poisonous to horses, liability, insurance options, as well as feeding, pasture, manure, and facility management. Equine health care will be discussed including colic, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and the role of genetics. Each week, students will participate in a course discussion, quiz, or exam.

ANSC 3801 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Spring Odd Year

Promotion/merchandising of purebred livestock. Hands-on training in advertising, livestock photography, showing/fitting, sale organization. Field trips to seed stock operations/auctions. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Students conduct annual sale. prereq: Jr or sr or instr consent

APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SOCS, GP)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Econ 1101/1165 ApEc 1101/1101H
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Economic behavior of consumers/firms in domestic/international markets. Demand, supply, competition. Efficiency, Invisible Hand. Monopoly, imperfect competition. Externalities, property rights. Economics of public policy in environment/health/safety. Public goods, tax policy.

FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (CIV)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Introduction to inherent risks/safety of food supply. Use of public policy and food technology to reduce risks. Microbiological, chemical, and environmental hazards, government/industry controls.

FSCN 2021 - Introductory Microbiology

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites:	BIOL 1009, CHEM 1015
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

How microbes impact our world in deadly/life-saving ways. Roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses as agents of human diseases; in food spoilage/food borne diseases; and in food preservation/health promotion. Preventing plant diseases, food/drug production, cleaning up oil spills. Genetic engineering.

GCD 3022 - Genetics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009

VBS 2100 - Companion Animal Anatomy

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Develop anatomical knowledge through study/dissection. Compare/contrast animal adaptations. Prereq: General Biology (e.g., BIOL 1009) is recommended

ANSC 1201 - Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Backyard Chickens - Science and Practice is an online course designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding chickens in general, and for those who engage or are planning to engage in small scale farming of chickens. This course, expanded over 6 modules; (1) Basic biology and behavior (2) Selection (3) Housing (4) Nutrition (5) Management and (6) Diseases as it relates to chickens, will help the students understand the basic science of rearing chickens. Each of the six modules encompasses pertinent short video or PowerPoint lectures that provide fundamental and applied information on backyard chicken rearing.

FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

ANSC 4092 - Special Problems in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

ANSC 4099 - Special Workshop in Animal Science

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Independent study in an area of animal science, under supervision of faculty member. prereq: instr consent

CFAN 3091V - Research Proposals: From Ideas to Strategic Plans (WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	CFAN 3091V/AnSc 5091
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

You have a great research idea, now what? How do you turn your idea into a proposal? It has been said, paraphrasing Edison, that innovation is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. In this course, we will start with an inspiring idea and sweat our way to develop a research proposal. The students will go through a step-by-step process that starts with choosing and defining a research idea, then proceeding to do literature reviews and to the development of a hypothesis, aims, objectives, and a research strategy. The aim of this course is to provide students with tools to understand the structure of scientific reports and proposals, literature searches, and basic data interpretation. The students will learn about different research approaches and how to achieve consistency in their research projects. We will guide students in how to begin and develop a written research proposal that will satisfy the requirements of their advisors, institution, and funding organizations. prereq: If you have less than 60 credits and are interested in this course, please contact the instructor.

ANSC 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Interactive learning using decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

AGRO 3203W - Environment, Global Food Production, and the Citizen (GP, WI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Agro/AnSc 3203/AgUM 2224
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ecological/ethical concerns of food production systems in global agriculture: past, present, and future. Underlying ethical positions about how agroecosystems should be configured. Decision cases, discussions, videos, other media.

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