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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.
Core-area
Courses
I. Animal Sciences
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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)
Additional
Courses
(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
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Animal Biotechnology (3) Cohick |
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Underlying
theory of current approaches used in animal biotechnology, their
applications to animal agriculture and the biomedical field, and
associated ethical and social issues.
Offered Spring semester every 2 - 3 years.
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| 16:067:502
Physiology of Reproduction (3) Uzumcu |
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Prerequisites:
Organic chemistry and vertebrate physiology
Reproductive
physiology of the higher vertebrates. The estrous, menstrual, and
ovulation cycles; pregnancy; and parturition and lactation. Emphasis
on growth areas in the field of reproductive physiology research.
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Principles of Integrative Physiology (3) John-Alder |
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Prerequisite:
Systems Physiology (01:146:356,357) or equivalent
An
in-depth look at basic physiological concepts such as homeostasis
and allostasis; body size; temperature regulation; water balance
and osmoregulation; nitrogen excretion; metabolism and energy supply;
respiration and circulation; digestion and nutrition; optimization
and symmorphosis; growth and reproduction.
Offered every other Spring semester (uneven years) or on demand.
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| 16:067:507
Ruminant Nutrition (4) Wohlt |
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Lecture
3 hrs. & lab 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in biochemistry or nutrition
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.
Offered every other Spring semester (even years)
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Equine Exercise Physiology (3) McKeever |
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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.
Offered each Spring semester.
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Neuroendocrinology (3) Advis and Sarkar |
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The
role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in controlling reproductive
functions, stress, growth, biological rhythms, drug addiction, and
immunity.
Offered every other Spring semester (uneven years).
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| 16:067:603,604
Special Problems in Animal Science (BA,BA) |
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| 16:067:612
Recent Advances in Endocrinology (2) Advis |
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Survey
and analysis of current literature pertaining to endocrinology.
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Topics in Animal Growth (2) John-Alder |
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Growth
in farm animals considered from a mathematical, biochemical, nutritional,
and endocrinologic basis.
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Current Topics in Metabolic Regulation (2) Jesse |
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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.
Offered on demand.
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| 16:067:615
Topics in Animal Behavior (2) Katz |
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Behavior
of animals considered from endocrinological, evolutionary, and nutritional
bases.
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Animal Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery Through Market (3) Rhodes |
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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.
Offered Fall 2003 and alternate fall semesters in the future.
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Seminar in Animal Sciences (1,1) |
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Friday
afternoon seminars highlighting current issues in animal sciences.
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Research in Animal Sciences (BA,BA) |
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