Courses
In the Undergraduate Program in Animal Sciences
Summer 2026 Course Offerings
Classroom & Online Courses (11:067)
- 250:G1 Companion Animal Science (3 cr; Ogunribido) Asynchronous Online
- 330:G1 Animal Nutrition (3 cr; Bignell) Asynchronous Online
- 350:G1 Canine Behavior and Training (3 cr; DeChant) MTWTh @ 12:00–1:20 PM online
Experiential Learning (EL) & By-Arrangement (BA) Courses
- 150:D1 Introduction to Animal Handling (1 cr; McCloskey & Ioshpa) TWThF @ 7:00–8:20 AM; RH-100
- 411:G#, R# Studies in Animal Science (BA; indiv. faculty*)
- 493:G# Research in Animal Science (BA; indiv. faculty*)
- 494:R# Research in Animal Science (BA; indiv. faculty*)
*411:G#, 411:R# and 493:G#, 494:R# sections are available with the following faculty members; contact them for SPN:
- Bello
- Roepke
- Snyder
- Uzumcu
- Zama (UPD)
- Shmarakov
- Stahl
- Crawford
EAB Graduate Offerings (16:340)
- 603:R1 Special Problems in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (By Arrangement; Williams)
- 701:R1 Research in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (By Arrangement; Williams)
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; Ogunribido; TF3 12:10-1:30 PM; CDL-110)
- 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
- 01: M4,5 2:00-5:00 PM
- 384 Horse Management (3 cr; Ross; TTh4 2:00-3:20 PM; HCK-205)
- 389 Companion Animal Nutrition (3 cr; Ogunribido; MW5 3:50-5:10, HCK-112)
- 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 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 & Comerford; 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
- 01: M2 10:20-11:40 AM
- 05-10 (1 cr; Ioshpa & Comerford)
- 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
- 05: W2 10:20-11:40 AM; RH-100
- 01-04 (1 cr; McCloskey & Comerford; RH-100)
- 176:P1 Animal Handling & Fitting Supervisors Prep - Horse (1 cr; By Arrangement; Ross)
- 201 (4) Cattle Practicum (2 cr; Vuong & Comerford)
- 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
- 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
- 202 (4) Small Ruminant Pract (2 cr; Potosky & Comerford)
- 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
- 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
- Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-102
- 203 (4) Swine Practicum (2 cr; McCloskey & Comerford)
- 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
- 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
- Lec for all sections Th2 10:20-11:40 AM; SFH-101
- 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
- 01: T1,2 8:30-11:30 AM
- Lec for all sections M2 10:20-11:40 AM; BT-012
- 207(4) Horse Practicum (2 cr; Feeney & Comerford)
- 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
- 01: Monday 7:00-9:50 AM
- Lec for all sections Th3 12:10-1:30 PM; LTR-102
- 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)
- 601 Non-Thesis Research in EAB (By Arrangement; Williams)
- 603 Special Prob in EAB (By Arrangement; Williams)
- 693 Seminar in EAB (Williams; F1* 9:00-10:00 AM; FOR-138A. Check website for schedule.)
- 701 Research in EAB (By Arrangement; indiv. faculty)
Course Descriptions
View the Program Learning Goals.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:067:101 | Careers in Animal Science | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:102 | Animals in Society | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:142 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:150 | Introduction to Animal Handling | 1 credit | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:175 | Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition | 1 credit | Spring | ||
| 11:067:176 | Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition Supervisor | 1 credit | Spring | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:067:201 | Cattle Practicum | 2 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:202 | Small Ruminant Practicum | 2 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:203 | Swine Practicum | 2 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:205 | Lab Animal Practicum | 2 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:207 | Horse Practicum | 2 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:210 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:250 | Companion Animal Science | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:260 | Animal Evaluation and Selection | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:275 | Laboratory Animal Science: Management and Techniques | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:067:300 | Integrative Physiology | 4 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:310 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:322 | Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination | 1 credit | Spring | ||
| 11:067:327 | Animal Reproduction | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:328 | Animal Genetics | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:330 | Animal Nutrition | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:330:90 | Animal Nutrition (online only) | 3 credits | Spring | Summer | |
| 11:067:331 | Animal Nutrition Laboratory | 1 credit | Fall | ||
| 11:067:336 | Production Animal Management (offered in odd-numbered years) | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:338 | Production Animal Management Lab (offered in odd-numbered years) | 2 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:341 | Poultry Production and Management | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:350 | Canine Behavior and Training | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:384 | Horse Management (on campus or online) | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:390 | Equine Nutrition (online only) | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:391 | Comparative Mammalian Anatomy | 3 credits | Fall | Summer | |
| 11:067:392 | Comparative Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory | 1 credit | Spring | ||
| 11:067:395 | Assisted Animal Therapy | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:398 | Advanced Equine Health Care and Management (offered alternate years on campus) | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:067:401 | Topics in Equine Science | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:402 | Equine Exercise Physiology (offered alternate years) | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:404 | Animal Diseases | 3 credits | Fall | Summer | |
| 11:067:406 | Farm Productivity Analysis (offered alternate years) | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:410 | Neuroendocrinology (offered in even-numbered years) | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:411 | Studies in Animal Science | credits by arrangement | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:414 | Teaching in Animal Science | credits by arrangement | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 11:067:415 | Leadership in Animal Science | credits by arrangement | Spring | ||
| 11:067:416 | In Vivo Lab Animal Techniques | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:430 | Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture | 4 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:450 | Endocrinology | 4 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:460 | Animals and the Law | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:461 | Topics in Companion Animal Issues: Animals and Health | 2 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:490 | Pathophysiology | 3 credits | Fall | Spring | |
| 11:067:491 | Reproductive & Developmental Toxicology (offered in odd-numbered years) | 3 credits | Fall | ||
| 11:067:492 | Molecular and Cellular Physiology | 3 credits | Spring | ||
| 11:067:493/494 | Research in Animal Science | credits by arrangement | Fall | Spring | Summer |