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ANSC 114 Introduction to Animal Sciences (3 credits)
General principles of the livestock industry and relationship to mankind. (Alternate S)
ANSC 116 Animal Reproduction (3)
This course will investigate the anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of animal reproduction and the techniques for the control and manipulation of reproductive processes. (F, S)
ANSC 118 Livestock Health Management (3)
This introduction to infectious diseases affecting livestock provides students with an introduction to infectious diseases and details the animal husbandry practices influencing the host-pathogen interactions. (F, S)
ANSC 123 Feeds and Feeding (3)
Principles of feeding livestock including digestive systems, nutrient requirements, nutrient characteristics and sources utilized in the formulation of balanced rations. (Alternate S)
ANSC 220 Livestock Production (3)
Livestock production is intended to cover the general production and management of livestock species in North Dakota. Emphasis will be placed on beef, dairy, swine and sheep. Specific topics will include: production systems, genetics and breeding systems, herd health, nutrition, reproduction and waste management. (S)
ANSC 223 Large Ruminant Nutrition (3)
Large ruminant nutrition will explore the parts and functions of the ruminant digestive system. Nutritional requirements for various production phases of beef and dairy cattle will be discussed. Feedstuff value in the ruminant digestive system will be taught. (S)
ANSC 231 Livestock Selection (3)
Visual and performance evaluation of breeding and slaughter classes of the major meat producing livestock. (S)
ANSC 236 Introduction to Range Management (2)
Principles of range management which include plant identification, range elevation and range improvement. (S)
ANSC 252 Large Ruminant Production (3)
Large ruminant production will explore common production practices of beef and dairy in the upper Midwest. A focus of the class will be making production decisions based on profitability and efficiency. (S)
ANSC 260 Equine Studies (3)
Care, management and feeding of light horses. (F, S)
ANSC 282 Sheep Production and Management (3)
A review of evolution, historical roles and breeds of the modern day sheep industry. Introduction of anatomy, physiology, reproduction, selection, nutrition, health care, marketing, production systems and facilities design/management. (F, S)
ARSC 283 Companion Animals (3)
Introduction of anatomy, physiology, selection, nutrition and health care of companion animals. (F, S)
ANSC 284 Swine Production and Management (3)
A review of evolution, historical roles and breeds of the modern day swine industry. Introduction of anatomy, physiology, reproduction, selection, nutrition, health care, production systems, marketing and facilities design/management. (F, S)
ANSC 286 Beef Production and Management (3)
A review of evolution, historical roles and breeds of the modern day beef industry. Introduction of anatomy, physiology, selection, nutrition, reproduction, production systems, marketing, health care and facilities design/management. (F, S)
ANSC 288 Dairy Production and Management (3)
A review of evolution, historical roles and breeds of the modern day dairy industry. Introduction of anatomy, physiology, selection, nutrition, reproduction, health care and facilities design/management. (F, S)
ANSC X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
See also Ag Economics (AGEC), Agriculture (AGRI), Ag Systems Management (ASM), Plant Science (PLSC) and Soil Science (SOIL)
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