Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Animal Science New Curriculum
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- Written by Kim Roca
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Published: 27 April 2016
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Courses – 6 units
ANSC231 – Advanced Livestock and Poulty Production 3
ANSC298 – Statistical Methods in Animal Science Research 3
Major Courses – 12 units (minimum)
ANSC241 – Comparative Animal Nutrition 3
ANSC242 – Feed Formulation and Quality Control 3
ANSC243 – Pasture and Forage Utilization 3
ANSC251 – Advanced Animal Breeding 3
ANSC252 – Advanced Genetics 1 (Population and Quantitative Genetics) 3
ANSC253 – Advanced Genetics 2 (Molecular Genetics) 3
ANSC261 – Mammalian Physiology 3
ANSC262 – Endocrinology 3
ANSC263 – Reproductive Physiology 1
ANSC271 – Advanced Dairy Production 6
ANSC272 – Biology of Lactation 3
ANSC273 – Dairy Processing and Technology 3
ANSC291 – Special Topics 3
Elective Coursese
Elective 1 (ANSC281) – Animal-Derived Foods 3
Elective 2 (ANSC282) – Advanced Animal Welfare of Farm Animals 3
Elective 3 - Special Course (Offered Off Campus) 3
Elective 4 - Special Course (Offered Off Campus) 3
Minor/Cognate Courses – 6 units (courses from another field of specialization)
ANSC299 – Graduate Seminar 1
ANSC300 – Master’s Thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core ___ 6
Major ___ 12
Minor/Cognate ___ 6
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
Total No. of Units Required: 31
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
