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Department of Animal Sciences

Courses

In the Undergraduate Program in Animal Sciences

Fall 2026 Course Offerings

Classroom & Online Courses (11:067)

  • 102 Animals in Society (3 cr; DeChant; MTh2 10:20-11:40 AM; online)
  • 142 Animal Science (3 cr; Bignell; TF2 10:20-11:40 AM; LOR-022)
  • 250 Companion Animal Science (3 cr; DeChant; aynchronous online)
  • 300 Integrative Physiology (4 cr; Bello; Lec MW5 3:50-5:10 PM, Rec Th5 3:50-5:10 PM; LOR-022)
  • 327 Animal Reproduction (3 cr; Roepke; TF3 12:10-1:30 PM; CDL-102)
  • 328 Animal Genetics (3 cr; Snyder; TTh4 2:00-3:20 PM; CDL-102)
  • 330 Animal Nutrition (3 cr; Bignell; MTh2 10:20-11:40 AM; LOR-022)
  • 331 (5)  Animal Nutrition Lab (1 cr; Bignell/TAs; FOR-104)
    • 01: M4,5 2:00-5:00 PM
      02: T2,3 10:20 AM-1:20 PM
      03: T4,5 2:00-5:00 PM
      04: W2,3 10:20 AM-1:20 PM
      05: W4,5 2:00-5:00 PM
  • 384 Horse Management (3 cr; Ross; TTh4 2:00-3:20 PM; HCK-205)
  • 391 Comp. Mammal’n Anatomy (3 cr; Williams; MW4 2:00-3:20 PM; BT-123)
  • 395 Animal Assisted Therapy (3 cr; Ross; MTh1 8:30-9:50 AM; FSW-109)
  • 402/508    Equine Exercise Physiology (3 cr; McKeever; MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM; LTR-101)
  • 404 Animal Diseases (3 cr; Zama; TF3 12:10-1:30 PM; BT-123)
  • 450/550 Endocrinology (4 cr; Shmarakov; Lec TTh4 2:00-3:20 PM, Rec F2 10:20-11:40 AM; BT-123)

Experiential Learning (EL) & By-Arrangement (BA) Courses

  • 150 (10) Intro to Animal Handling
    • 01-04 (1 cr; McCloskey; RH-100)
      • 01: M2 10:20-11:40 AM
        02: M3 12:10-1:30 PM
        03: T2 10:20-11:40 AM
        04: T3 12:10-1:30 PM
    • 05-10 (1 cr; Ashley & McCloskey) 
      • 05: W2 10:20-11:40 AM; RH-100 
        06: W4 2:00-3:20 PM; RH-100
        07: Th2 10:20-11:40 AM; RH-100
        08: Th4 2:00-3:20 PM; RH-100
        09: F2 10:20-11:40 AM; CHF-101
        10: F3 12:10-1:30 PM; CHF-101
  • 176:P1 Animal Handling & Fitting Supervisors Prep - Horse (1 cr; By Arrangement; Ross)
  • 201 (4) Cattle Practicum (2 cr; Vuong & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections M3 12:10-1:30 PM; CFH-101
    • Barn hours by section CFH-101
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 202 (4) Small Ruminant Pract (2 cr; Potosky & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-102
      Barn hours by section SFH-102
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 203 (4) Swine Practicum (2 cr; Ioshpa & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections Th2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-101
      Barn hours by section SFH-101
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 205:1-4 Lab Animal Pract. (2cr; Uzumcu)
    • Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; BT-012
      Lab hours by section BT-145
      • 01: T1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        02: W1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        03: Th1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        04: F1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
  • 207(4) Horse Practicum (2 cr; Feeney & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections Th3 12:10-1:30 PM; LTR-102
      Barn hours by section LTR-102
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 260 Animal Eval & Selection (3 cr; Ross; Lec F1 8:30-9:50 AM; Lab F2,3 10:20 AM-1:20 PM; RH-100)
  • 275 Lab Animal Sci: Mgt/Tech (3 cr; Uzumcu/Rossi; TTh6,7 5:40-8:40 PM; BT-123, BT-012)
  • 411 Studies in Ani Sci (BA; Special projects; indiv. faculty)
  • 414 Teaching in Ani Sci (BA; Zama; TAs)
  • 493 Research in Ani Sci (BA; indiv. faculty)

EAB Graduate Offerings (16:340)

  • 508/402    Equine Exercise Physiology (3 cr; McKeever; MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM; LTR-101)
  • 550/450 Endocrinology (4 cr; Shmarakov; Lec TTh4 2:00-3:20 PM, Rec F2 10:20-11:40 AM; BT-123)
  • 601 Non-Thesis Research in EAB (By Arrangement; Snyder)
  • 603 Special Prob in EAB (By Arrangement; Snyder) 
  • 693 Seminar in EAB (Snyder; F1* 9:00-10:00 AM; FOR-138A. Check website for schedule.)
  • 701 Research in EAB (By Arrangement; indiv. faculty)

Spring 2027 Course Offerings

Classroom-based Courses

  • 101 Careers in Animal Science (3 cr; Zama; TTh5 3:50-5:10 PM; CDL-110)
  • 102:90 Animals in Society (3 cr; DeChant; TF2 10:20-11:40 AM; online)
  • 142 Animal Science (3 cr; Bignell; MTh1 8:30-9:50 AM; CDL-110)
  • 250 Companion Animal Science (3 cr; Ross; MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM; CDL-110)
  • 300 Integrative Physiology (4 cr; Bello; Lec MTh2 10:20-11:40 AM, FSW-105; Rec F4 2:00-3:20 PM, HCK-101)
  • 310 Animal Welfare (3 cr; Ross; MTh2 10:20-11:40 AM; FSW-109)
  • 327 Animal Reproduction (3 cr; Roepke; MW5 3:50-5:10 PM; CDL-110)
  • 330:90 Animal Nutrition (3 cr; instructor TBD; asynchronous online)
  • 341 Poultry Production & Management (3 cr; Bignell; MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM; TH-101, PSA-102)
  • 390:90 Equine Nutrition (3 cr; Williams; asynchronous online)
  • 398 Advanced Equine Health & Management (3 cr; Perris; W67 5:40-8:40 PM; HCK-118)
  • 430 Animal Microtechniques & Tissue Culture (4 cr; Uzumcu et al.; Lec for both sections M3 12:10-1:30 PM, FSW-101)
    • 01 Lab: W1,2 8:30-11:30 AM, F1 8:30-9:50 AM, FOR-104
      02 Lab: W3,4 12:10-3:10 PM, F2 10:20-11:40 AM, FOR-104
  • 490 Pathophysiology (3 cr; Freedman; MW6 5:40-7:00 PM; HCK-130)
  • 492 Molecular & Cellular Physiology (3 cr; Crawford; MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM, CDL-109. Cross-listed with 16:340:592.)

Experiential Learning (EL) & By-Arrangement (BA) Courses

  • 150 Intro to Animal Handling (1 cr; RH-100)
    • 01: T2 10:20-11:40 AM (Vuong)
      02: W2 10:20-11:40 AM (Ashley)
      03: W4 2:00-3:20 PM (Ashley)
      04: Th2 10:20-11:40 AM (Ashley)
      05: Th4 2:00-3:20 PM (Ashley)
      06: F2 10:20-11:40 AM (Ashley)
      07: F3 12:10-1:30 PM (Ashley)
  • 175 Animal Handling & Fitting & 176 Animal Handling Supervisors
    • C1 Cattle: 1 cr; Bignell; T2 10:20-11:40 AM, CHF-101
      C2 Cattle: 1 cr; Bignell; T3 12:10-1:30 PM, CFH-101
      DO Dog: 1 cr; Zama; BA
      E1 Sheep: 1 cr; Ross; T2 10:20-11:40 AM, SFH-102
      E2 Sheep: 1 cr; Ross; W2 10:20-11:40 AM, SFH-102
      G1 Goat: 1 cr; Ross; T3 12:10-1:30 PM, SFH-102
      G2 Goat: 1 cr; Ross; W3 12:10-1:30 PM, SFH-102
      HO Horse: 1 cr; Ross; T4* 2:15-3:10 PM, LTR-102
      S1 Swine: 1 cr; Bignell; W2 10:20-11:40 AM, SHF-101
      S2 Swine: 1 cr; Bignell; W3 12:10-1:30 PM, SFH-101
  • 201 Cattle Practicum (2 cr; Vuong & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections M3 12:10-1:30 PM; CFH-101
      Barn hours by section CFH-101
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 202 Small Ruminant Practicum (2 cr; Potosky & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-102
      Barn hours by section SFH-102
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 203 Swine Practicum (2 cr; Ioshpa & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections Th2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-101
      Barn hours by section SFH-101
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 205 Lab Animal Practicum (2 cr; Uzumcu/TAs)
    • Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; BT-012
      Lab hours by section BT-145
      • 01: T1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        02: W1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        03: Th1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
        04: F1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
  • 207 Horse Practicum (2 cr; Feeney & McCloskey)
    • Lec for all sections Th3 12:10-1:30 PM; LTR-102
      Barn hours by section LTR-102
      • 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
        02: Tuesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        03: Wednesday 7:00-9:50 AM
        04: Thursday 7:00-9:50 AM
  • 210 Intro to Veterinary Technology (3 cr; Carlucci; M67 5:40-8:40 PM; FOR-104)
  • 275 Lab Animal Science: Mgt/Tech (3 cr; Uzumcu/Rossi; TTh6,7 5:40-8:40 PM; BT-123, BT-012)
  • 322:80 Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination (1 cr; Stahl; Spring Break – 3 days)
  • 350:90 Canine Behavior & Training (3 cr; DeChant; MW4 2:00-3:20 PM, online)
  • 406 Farm Productivity Analysis (3 cr; Stahl; Lec F1 8:30-9:50 AM, Fieldwork F23 10:20 PM-1:20 PM; FOR-191B)
  • 411 Studies in Animal Science (Cr BA; special projects; individual faculty; location BA)
  • 414 Teaching in Animal Science (Cr BA; for undergraduate teaching assistants; Zama; location BA)
  • 415 Leadership in Animal Science (Cr BA; for Ag Field Day coordinators; Zama; location BA)
  • 416 In Vivo Lab Animal Techniques (3 cr; Nigro; Lec W3 12:10-1:30 PM, online; Lab F3,4 12:10-3:10 PM in person MED-RB15)
  • 494 Research in Animal Science (Cr BA; individual faculty; location BA)

EAB Graduate Offerings (16:340)

  • 592 Molecular & Cellular Physiology (3 cr; Crawford; Lec MTh3 12:10-1:30 PM, CDL-109; Sem Th4 2:00-3:20 PM, FOR-191B. Cross-listed with 11:067:492.)
  • 602 Non-Thesis Research in EAB (Cr BA; Snyder)
  • 604 Special Problems in EAB (Cr BA; Snyder)
  • 694 Seminar in EAB (Snyder; F1* 9:00-10:00 AM; FOR-138A. Please check website for schedule.)
  • 702 Research in EAB (Cr BA; individual faculty)

Course Descriptions

View the Program Learning Goals.

100-Level Courses
Course #Course NameCreditsSemester
11:067:101Careers in Animal Science3 credits Spring 
11:067:102Animals in Society3 credits Spring 
11:067:142Intro to Animal Sciences3 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:150Introduction to Animal Handling1 creditFallSpringSummer
11:067:175Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition1 credit Spring 
11:067:176Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition Supervisor1 credit Spring 
200-Level Courses
Course #Course NameCreditsSemester
11:067:201Cattle Practicum2 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:202Small Ruminant Practicum2 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:203Swine Practicum2 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:205Lab Animal Practicum2 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:207Horse Practicum2 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:210Introduction to Veterinary Technology3 credits Spring 
11:067:250Companion Animal Science3 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:260Animal Evaluation and Selection3 creditsFall  
11:067:275Laboratory Animal Science: Management and Techniques3 creditsFallSpring 
300-Level Courses
Course #Course NameCreditsSemester
11:067:300Integrative Physiology4 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:310Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare3 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:322Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination1 credit Spring 
11:067:327Animal Reproduction3 creditsFallSpringSummer
11:067:328Animal Genetics3 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:330Animal Nutrition3 creditsFall  
11:067:330:90Animal Nutrition (online only)3 credits SpringSummer
11:067:331Animal Nutrition Laboratory1 creditFall  
11:067:336Production Animal Management (offered in odd-numbered years)3 credits Spring 
11:067:338Production Animal Management Lab (offered in odd-numbered years)2 credits Spring 
11:067:341Poultry Production and Management3 credits Spring 
11:067:350Canine Behavior and Training3 credits Spring 
11:067:384Horse Management (on campus or online)3 creditsFall  
11:067:390Equine Nutrition (online only)3 credits Spring 
11:067:391Comparative Mammalian Anatomy3 creditsFall Summer
11:067:392Comparative Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory1 credit Spring 
11:067:395Assisted Animal Therapy3 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:398Advanced Equine Health Care and Management (offered alternate years on campus)3 credits Spring 
400-Level Courses
Course #Course NameCreditsSemester
11:067:401Topics in Equine Science3 creditsFall  
11:067:402Equine Exercise Physiology (offered alternate years)3 credits Spring 
11:067:404Animal Diseases3 creditsFallSummer 
11:067:406Farm Productivity Analysis (offered alternate years)3 credits Spring 
11:067:410Neuroendocrinology (offered in even-numbered years)3 creditsFall  
11:067:411Studies in Animal Sciencecredits by arrangementFallSpringSummer
11:067:414Teaching in Animal Sciencecredits by arrangementFallSpringSummer
11:067:415Leadership in Animal Sciencecredits by arrangement Spring 
11:067:416In Vivo Lab Animal Techniques3 credits Spring 
11:067:430Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture4 credits Spring 
11:067:450Endocrinology4 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:460Animals and the Law3 credits Spring 
11:067:461Topics in Companion Animal Issues: Animals and Health2 creditsFall  
11:067:490Pathophysiology3 creditsFallSpring 
11:067:491Reproductive & Developmental Toxicology (offered in odd-numbered years)3 creditsFall  
11:067:492Molecular and Cellular Physiology3 credits Spring 
11:067:493/494Research in Animal Sciencecredits by arrangementFallSpringSummer