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Courses
Each student must demonstrate proficiency in the four core areas of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Physiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and Statistics. In consultation with their advisor and committee, students may select from the following list of core-area courses or choose other Rutgers or UMDNJ courses to establish proficiency in each area. (N.B. Twelve undergraduate credits at the 300 and 400 level may be taken and applied toward the degree.) In addition to core-area courses, students may select from an extensive list of other courses offered through Animal sciences and other university departments. See the graduate and undergraduate schedules for course availability.
I. Animal Sciences
16:067:501 Animal Biotechnology (3) Cohick
16:067:616 Animal Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery Through Market (3) Rhodes
II. Physiology
01:146:356,357 Systems Physiology (3) and Systems Physiology Lab (1) John-Alder et al. or equivalent (required of all students)
16:067:502 Physiology of Reproduction (3) Uzumcu et al.
16:067:506 Principles of Integrative Physiology (3) John-Alder
16:067:507 Ruminant Nutrition (4) Wohlt
16:067:508 Equine Exercise Physiology (3) McKeever
16:067:510 Neuroendocrinology (3) Advis and Sarkar
16:125:581 Mammalian Physiology (3) Scarbrough
16:709:552,553 Nutrition: A Biochemical and Physiological Basis (4,4) Watford et al.
16:761:580 Molecular Basis of Physiology (3) Ma et al.
III. Statistics
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
16:960:590 Design of Experiments (3)
IV. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
11:115:403-404 General Biochemistry (3,3)
16:115:511-512 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3,3)
(This is only a partial list. Check the Graduate School-New Brunswick catalog for other courses of potential interest.)
16:067:603,604 Special Problems in Animal Science (BA,BA)
16:067:612 Recent Advances in Animal Reproduction (2) Advis
16:067:613 Topics in Animal Growth (2) John-Alder
16:067:614 Current Topics in Metabolic Regulation (2) Jesse
16:067:615 Topics in Animal Behavior (2) Katz
16:067:693,694 Seminar in Animal Sciences (1,1)
16:067:701,702 Research in Animal Sciences (BA,BA)
16:148:503 Cellular and Molecular Signaling (3)
16:148:514 Molecular Biology of Cells (3)
16:681:502 Molecular Genetics (3)
16:681:548 Cell Surface Receptors (3)
16:709:506 Nutritional Aspects of Disease (3)
Description of Animal Science Courses
| 16:067:501 Animal Biotechnology (3) Cohick |
Underlying theory of current approaches used in animal biotechnology, their applications to animal agriculture and the biomedical field, and associated ethical and social issues. |
| 16:067:507 Ruminant Nutrition (4) Wohlt |
Lecture 3 hrs. & lab 3 hrs. Nutritional adequacy of feedstuffs as related to nutrient requirements and utilization, and metabolism in the ruminant animal for product development. Experimental designs in ruminant nutrition; anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract; rumen fermentation; water, lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism; appetite; palatability; and control of feed intake. |
| 16:067:508 Equine Exercise Physiology (3) McKeever |
Prerequisite: Systems Physiology (01:146:356,357) or similar introductory course in physiology or permission of the instructor A survey and critical evaluation of the current concepts regarding the physiological and environmental factors associated with exercise in the horse. Both acute and chronic effects with emphasis placed on physiological mechanisms and limitations. |
| 16:067:510 Neuroendocrinology (3) Advis and Sarkar |
The role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in controlling reproductive functions, stress, growth, biological rhythms, drug addiction, and immunity. |
| 16:067:603,604 Special Problems in Animal Science (BA,BA) |
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| 16:067:612 Recent Advances in Endocrinology (2) Advis |
Survey and analysis of current literature pertaining to endocrinology. |
| 16:067:613 Topics in Animal Growth (2) John-Alder |
Growth in farm animals considered from a mathematical, biochemical, nutritional, and endocrinologic basis. |
| 16:067:614 Current Topics in Metabolic Regulation (2) Jesse |
Prerequisites: Biochemistry and a course in animal or poultry science Various aspects of the regulation of intermediary metabolism examined with emphasis on domestic livestock. Seminar format with student presentations of current papers. |
| 16:067:615 Topics in Animal Behavior (2) Katz |
Behavior of animals considered from endocrinological, evolutionary, and nutritional bases. |
| 16:067:616 Animal Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery Through Market (3) Rhodes |
An introduction to the processes of discovery, formulation, development (including safety and effectiveness), and registration of new animal drugs as well as an overview of the worldwide animal health market. |
| 16:067:693,694 Seminar in Animal Sciences (1,1) |
Friday afternoon seminars highlighting current issues in animal sciences. |
| 16:067:701,702 Research in Animal Sciences (BA,BA) |
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