2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Animal Science

ANSC 100. Introductory Animal Science 3 cr. (2+2P)
Orientation and survey of livestock industry in the United States; introduction to feeding, breeding, marketing and management practices for producing and selling farm animals.

ANSC 103. Introductory Horse Science 3 cr. (2+2P)
The light horse industry; breeds; introduction to feeding, breeding, marketing and management; handling and selecting horses for breeding and performance.

ANSC 111. Freshmen Orientation 1 cr.
Orientation to university life, including available resources and methods to promote success at NMSU. General exposure to fields in agriculture and home economics. Open to all freshmen and transfer students. Graded S/U.

ANSC 190. Western Equitation I 2 cr. (4P)
Basic principles of Western riding, including care and management of the riding horse, equitation equipment, and development of riding skills.

ANSC 191. English Equitation I 2 cr. (4P)
Basic principles of English riding, including care and management of the riding horse, equitation equipment, and development of riding skills on the flat.

ANSC 200. Introduction to Meat Animal Production 3 cr. (2+2P)
Production and utilization of beef cattle, sheep and swine; emphasis on feeding, breeding, management problems and marketing; selection of animals for breeding and market.

ANSC 250. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

ANSC 262. Introduction to Meat Science 3 cr. (2+3P)
Fundamental aspects of the red meat industry. Lecture topics and laboratory exercises include the nutrient value of meat, meat preservation, meat safety, muscle structure and contraction, slaughter and processing of beef, lamb, and pork, sausage manufacture, meat curing, meat cookery, and muscle and bone anatomy.

ANSC 265. Horse Evaluation 2 cr. (4P)
Selection and classification of horses.

ANSC 288. Horse Fitting and Selling 3 cr. (1+4P)
Preparation of horses for sale; planning and conduct of auction sale. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

ANSC 289. Stable Management 3 cr. (6P)
Training and participation in daily management of a horse farm or stable; including health, feeds, equipment, and sanitation. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

ANSC 290. Western Equitation II 2 cr. (4P)
Intermediate principles of Western riding, including reading horse behavior, limbering-up exercises, and developing riding skills. Introduction to rollbacks, turnarounds and stops. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as P E 290.

ANSC 291. English Equitation II 2 cr. (4P)
Intermediate principles of English riding, including reading horse behavior, limbering-up exercises and developing riding skills. Introduction to turn on forehand, turn on haunches, cavallettis. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as P E 291.

ANSC 295. Team Competition in Animal Science (f, s) 1-2 cr.
Training in team competition in the animal sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U.

ANSC 301. Animal and Carcass Evaluation 3 cr. (2+2P)
Determination of the market value of meat animals by relating live animal and carcass traits. Topics include the identification of economically important traits, grading, growth and development, wholesale and retail pricing, and futures and options markets.

ANSC 303. Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation 4 cr. (3+2P)
Selection, classification, grading, and judging of livestock, meat, and wool.

ANSC 304. Feeds and Feeding 3 cr. (2+2P)
Digestibility of feeds, their nutritive values, grades, and classes, principles of ration formulation and computer ration formulations, and practical feeding of farm animals.

ANSC 305. Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
Same as AGRO 305, BIOL 305, HORT 305.

ANSC 306. Processed Meats 3 cr. (2+2P)
Composition, nutritive value, least-cost formulation, blending, curing, smoking and cooking of sausages.

ANSC 310. Exhibiting Livestock 2 cr. (1+2P)
Fitting and showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and swine. Prerequisite: Limited to AXED majors only. Graded S/U.

ANSC 311. New Mexico Dairy Production and Processing (su1) 2 cr.
Survey of dairy farm operations and dairy food processing facilities in New Mexico. Web-based lectures. Field trip during the interim week between spring and summer I sessions. Variable fee. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

ANSC 314. Swine Production 3 cr. (2+2P)
Breeding, feeding, and care of swine. Prerequisite: ANSC 304.

ANSC 320. Applied Horsemanship 3 cr. (6P)
Basic principles, methods and philosophies of handling, breaking and training the two-year-old Western horse. Prerequisite:ANSC 290 and/ or consent of instructor.

ANSC 325. Mastering Financial Agricultural Statements 3 cr.
Same as AG E 325.

ANSC 350. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

ANSC 351G. Agricultural Animals of the World 3 cr.
Global study of the development and use of animals for production of food and nonfood products. Climatic, cultural, and economic influences on systems of livestock production and species and breeds of livestock utilized will be evaluated.

ANSC 353. Advanced Livestock Evaluation 2 cr. (4P)
Advanced selection, classification and grading of livestock.

ANSC 354. Advanced Meats Evaluation 2 cr. (4P)
Advanced selection, classification and grading of meats.

ANSC 355. Advanced Horse Evaluation 2 cr. (4P)
Advanced selection and classification of horses.

ANSC 361. Introduction to Animal Metabolism (s) 3 cr.
Survey of the principles underlying the mechanisms of animal metabolism as these relate to production, maintenance, and health. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and ANSC 304.

ANSC 363. Meat Technology 3 cr.
Structure function and composition of muscles; factors influencing conversion of muscle to meat; buying, palatability and nutritive value of meat and meat products.

ANSC 370. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 4 cr. (3+2P)
Structure and function of the animal body. Includes studies of the horse, cow, sheep, pig, and comparisons with the human body. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and BIOL 190 or 211G.

ANSC 380. Western Equitation III 2 cr. (4P)
Advanced principles of Western riding including introduction to show preparation, knowledge of bits and bitting, evaluating horsemanship patterns, and further developing riding skills. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as P E 380.

ANSC 381. English Equitation III 2 cr. (4P)
Advanced principles of English riding including flexion, lateral movements, gait quality, jumping styles and further developing riding skills. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as P E 381.

ANSC 390. Internship 1-3 cr.
Professional work experience under the joint supervision of the employer and a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than 3 credits toward a degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

ANSC 395. Advanced Team Competition in Animal Science (f, s) 1-2 cr.
Advanced training in team competition in the animal sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U.

ANSC 402. Animal Science Seminar 1 cr.
Review of the current literature in animal sciences. Oral and written reports.

ANSC 414. Sheep and Wool Production (s) 3 cr. (2+2P)
Genetics, nutrition, physiology and management of sheep. Wool grading, shearing, and disease control. Prerequisites: ANSC 304 and junior status.

ANSC 415. Horse Production 3 cr. (2+2P)
Breeding, nutrition, and management of light horses. Prerequisites: ANSC 304 and ANSC 305 or concurrent registration.

ANSC 416. Beef Production 3 cr. (2+2P)
Breeding, nutrition, management and marketing of beef cattle. Prerequisites: ANSC 304 and ANSC 305 or concurrent registration.

ANSC 417. Dairy Production 3 cr. (2+2P)
Breeding, nutrition, physiology and management of dairy cattle. Prerequisites: ANSC 304 and ANSC 305 or concurrent registration.

ANSC 421. Physiology of Reproduction 3 cr. (2+2P)
Fertility and the role of hormones, nutrition, selection, management and environment in the maintenance of high reproductive rate. Prerequisite: ANSC 370.

ANSC 422. Animal Nutrition 3 cr.
Nutrient utilization and measurement; nutrient requirements for the various body functions. Prerequisite: CHEM 211.

ANSC 423. Animal Breeding 3 cr. (2+2P)
Mating systems, and selection procedures; calculation of inbreeding coefficients, genetic relationships, and gene frequency. Prerequisite: ANSC 305.

ANSC 448. Problems 1-4 cr.
Individual investigation in a specific area of animal science. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 6 credits toward a degree.

ANSC 461. Toxicology I (f) 3 cr.
Introduction to principles of toxicology. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 211G, and CHEM 345. Same as TOX 461.

ANSC 462. Parasitology 3 cr.
Same as EPWS 462.

ANSC 471. International Range Livestock Management 3 cr.
Range livestock production and management with emphasis on international aspects integrated in a holistic sense. Same as RGSC 471.

ANSC 480. Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals 3 cr.
Influence of environmental factors on physiological processes of domestic animals. Prerequisite: ANSC 370.

ANSC 484. Ruminant Nutrition 3 cr.
Energy, nitrogen, and mineral nutrition of ruminants with special emphasis on digestive physiology and metabolism of nonprotein nitrogen compounds. Prerequisite: ANSC 422.

ANSC 485. Advanced Animal Breeding (so) 3 cr.
Population genetics, heritability, selection, gene x environment and gene x gene interactions, composite development, molecular genetic technology and manipulation. Prerequisite: ANSC 423 and E ST 311G.