Undergraduate Course Catalog 2007-2008
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
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Animal Sciences (ANSC)
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Professor: William E. Berndtson, William A. Condon, Thomas L. Foxall, Charles G. Schwab, Robert L. Taylor Jr., Paul C. Tsang
Affiliate Professor: Ronald E. Rompalla, Martin Stokes
Associate Professor: Patricia D. Bedker, Elizabeth P. Boulton, Peter S. Erickson, David H. Townson
Affiliate Associate Professor: John A. Ryan, Arthur F. Stucchi, Mark R. Windt
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Donald Collins, Ellen J. Dijkman Dukes, Rene Flanagan, Lorrie Hillsgrove, Bo Rueda, Glenn T. Shwaery, Nathan L. Smith, James Sulikowski
Clinical Professor: Joseph J. Moore, Roger E. Wells
Clinical Assistant Professor: Alice D. Roudabush, Elise R. Sullivan
Education Coordinator: Rene Flanagan
Veterinary Pathologist: Alice D. Roudabush
For courses, see also Nutritional Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science.
The undergraduate Animal Sciences Program at UNH provides students with fundamental and applied education in nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, pathology, cell biology, and large animal management. Courses are offered in all areas of dairy and light horse production.
The Department of Animal and Nutritional Sciences has four major degree programs. They are a) animal sciences with options in equine sciences (equine industry and management, therapeutic riding, and equine science), bioscience and technology, and preveterinary medicine; b) dairy management; c) medical laboratory science with options in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology; and d) nutritional sciences. The department is housed in Kendall Hall, a five-story animal science facility. This building houses the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab; an electron microscopy facility; and nutrition, physiology, and cell culture labs, all of which provide opportunities for students interested in basic animal sciences. The department maintains a light horse center and offers an equine program with courses in management, equine diseases, equine discipline, physical performance, and horsemanship specializing in dressage and combined training. Dairy facilities include housing for more than one hundred milking-age cows in the new $1.6-million Dairy Teaching and Research Center. Responding to a need by farmers for scientific research to support organic dairy efforts, UNH is the first land-grant university to have an organic dairy farm. It is a research center for organic production and management and an education center for organic dairy farmers, farmers considering the transition to organic, and students of sustainable agriculture. The organic dairy is housed at the Burley-Demeritt Farm. Miniature swine are maintained at the Burley-Demeritt farm. Poultry facilities also permit research and work experience in poultry science.
The animal sciences degree has three program options: 1) equine sciences, 2) bioscience and technology, and 3) preveterinary medicine. In addition to satisfying the specific requirements of the major and options, all animal science majors must complete the University general education requirements.
The UNH equine sciences option offers a unique and well-rounded program of study to students pursuing a career in the horse industry. The equine program’s outstanding physical facilities are complemented by a strong, science-based curriculum taught by an experienced and talented faculty.
Students graduating from the UNH equine program receive a B.S. in animal science with a concentration in equine science. The core curriculum of study provides students with a solid background in the biological and equine sciences. Students then choose one of three tracks for career specialization: I) Equine Industry and Management, II) Therapeutic Riding, III) Equine Science.
Students in the bioscience and technology option often specialize in nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or cell biology. This curriculum prepares students for advanced training in graduate school programs or in various medical professions; entry-level positions in biomedical, biotechnical, pharmaceutical, and other scientific companies; or technical positions in many research and medical units.
The preveterinary medicine option is designed to meet the academic requirements of most veterinary schools. Requirements may be met within three years, allowing students to apply to veterinary school during their senior year. However, most students finish their senior year, thus allowing more time for electives, concentration in areas of secondary interest, and completion of graduation requirements.
Employers in agriculture prefer to hire an agricultural graduate with extensive knowledge in a related field (e.g., computer science) rather than a graduate in one of these areas with no knowledge of agriculture. Hence, animal science students are encouraged to obtain training in a field that complements study in animal sciences. Such areas may include cell biology, biotechnical skills, communications, computer science, education, or business. This is generally accomplished by either taking a concentration of courses or obtaining a minor in a specialty area. Attainment of sufficient training in a specialty area enhances opportunity for employment. A careers course is offered to help students select and prepare for a particular career area.
Development of optional career goals is important for preveterinary students. Admission to schools of veterinary medicine is highly competitive. Therefore, students in this option are urged to prepare for alternative careers as they complete preveterinary requirements.
All animal science majors are required to complete ANSC 406; CHEM 403-404; and either ENGL 419, 501, or 503. In addition, the requirements in one of the three following options must also be completed:
Bioscience and Technology Option
BIOL 411-412; PHYS 401-402; MATH 424B; BIOL 528; MICR 503 or BIOL 541; ANSC 511-512 or ZOOL 518 and 625/626; CHEM 545 or 651-652; BIOL 604; BCHM 658/659 or 751-752; ANSC 750 and one 700-level ANSC course.
Equine Science Option
Track I—Equine Management
Core Courses
ZOOL 412, Biology of Animals
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
ANSC 406, Careers in Animal Science
ENGL 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, ENGL 519, ANSC 543, or ENGL 529
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health
ANSC 432, Animal Forages
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
ANSC 565, Principles of Horse Trials Management
ANSC 620, Equine Diseases (waived for TSAS equine management graduates, but recommended)
ANSC 622, Equine Disease Clinic (waived for TSAS equine management graduates, but recommended)
ANSC 625, Equine Sports Medicine and Lameness
ANSC 697, Equine Seminar (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications
ANSC 605, Equine Business Management
ANSC 600, Field Experience (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
At least five of the following
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
MGT 580, Introduction to Organizational Behavior
CSL 202, Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations
ADMN 502, Financial Accounting
CMN 500, Public Speaking
ANSC 604, Equine Selection
AAS 247, Applied Equine Management
ANSC 507, Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
ANSC 602, Animal Rights and Societal Issues
ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
KIN 501, First Aid-Responding to Emergencies
Suggested for all in Track I
AAS 278, Applied Animal Science Computer Applications
AAS 234, Equipment and Facilities Management
Track II—Therapeutic Riding
Core Courses
ZOOL 412, Biology of Animals
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science (waived for equine-management program)
ANSC 500, Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ENGL 519, 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, ENGL 503, ANSC 543, or ENGL 529
ZOOL 507/508, Human Anatomy and Physiology
AAS 226, Equine Conformation and Lameness, or ANSC 604, Equine Selection
AAS 252, Equine Health Management, or ANSC 620/622, Equine Diseases and Disease Clinic
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques or equivalent
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications, or ANSC 605, Equine Business Management
AAS 247, Applied Equine Management
KIN 501, First Aid-Responding to Emergencies or equivalent
ANSC 600, Field Experience
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC 643, Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction
ANSC 795, Investigations
At least six of the following
OT 510, Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation
RMP 501, Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
ANSC 507, Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
RMP 557, Recreation Services Program Design
CSL 202, Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations
CSL 203, Organizing and Supervising Volunteers
CSL 208, Essentials of Fundraising for Community-Based Organizations or
CSL 209, Essentials of Grant Writing for Community-Based Organizations
MGT 580, Introduction to Organizational Behavior
CSL 207, Introduction to Non-Profit Budgeting and Accounting Practices
CMN 500, Public Speaking
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
HHS 740, Collaborative Services for Children with Special Needs
OT 500, Behavior and Development of Children or FS 525, Human Development
COMM 520, Survey of Communications Disorders or COMM 533, Elementary American Sign Language
Suggestive electives for students in Track II
AAS 278, Applied Animal Science Computer Applications
AAS 254, Animal Assisted Activities and Therapies
AAS 251, Human/Animal Bond
Diploma program providing preparation for NARHA certification
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science or AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques
ANSC 402, Horsemanship
KIN 501, First Aid-Responding to Emergencies
ANSC 500, Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC 795, Investigations, and a seminar on teaching therapeutic riding
Track III—Equine Science
Core Courses
CHEM 403/404, General Chemistry
BIOL 411/412, Principles of Biology I and II
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science
ANSC 406, Careers in Animal Science
ENGL 519, 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, ENGL 503, ANSC 543,
or
ENGL 529
ANSC 511/512, Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
ANSC 609, Principles of Nutrition
ANSC 612, Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC 620, Equine Diseases
ANSC 622, Equine Disease Clinic
ANSC 625, Equine Sports Medicine and Lameness
ANSC 697, Equine Seminar
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
or
ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC 600, Field Experience
or
ANSC 795, Investigations in Animal Science
At least four of the following
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health
ANSC 432, Animal Forages
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC 641, Principles of Dressage Instruction
ANSC 642, Principles of Jumping Instruction
ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC 704, Principles of Pathobiology
ANSC 718, Mammalian Physiology
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
ANSC 750, Nutritional Biochemistry
BCHM 658/659, General Biochemistry and General Biochemistry Lab
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics
CHEM 545/546, Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab
ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior
Pre-veterinary Medicine Option
BIOL 411-412; PHYS 401-402; MATH 424B; BIOL 528; MICR 503; ANSC 511-512; BIOL 604; CHEM 651/652 and 653/654; BCHM 658/659; ANSC 750 and one 700-level ANSC course.
(For course requirements for the B.S. degree in dairy management, see Dairy Management.)
General Science Certification
See Department of Education and COLSA/Degrees.
