Courses of Study 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Cornell University Course Descriptions
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AMST—American Studies |
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AMST 4550 - Race and the University (crosslisted) AAS 4550 , ENGL 4961 , HIST 4551
(SBA-AS, SCD-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
D. Chang, S. Wong.
For description, see AAS 4550 .
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AMST 4556 - [Decolonial Poetics and Aesthetics: Arts of Resistance in the Americas] (crosslisted) ENGL 4556 , LSP 4556
(LA-AS, ALC-AS, HST-AS)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
E. Diaz.
For description, see ENGL 4556 .
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AMST 4560 - The Politics and Joy in Black Women’s Writing (crosslisted) ASRC 4560 , ENGL 4560 , FGSS 4560
(ALC-AS, CA-AS, SCD-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Student option grading.
L. Warren.
For description, see ENGL 4560 .
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AMST 4565 - [Traffic: Drugs, Bodies, Books] (crosslisted) ENGL 4565 , LATA 4565 , LSP 4565
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
M. Brady.
For description, see ENGL 4565 .
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AMST 4603 - Black Speculative Fiction (crosslisted) ASRC 4655 , ENGL 4605 , SHUM 4605
(CA-AS, ALC-AS, SCD-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
D. Spires.
For description, see ENGL 4605 .
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AMST 4615 - Lovecraft Country: Blackness, Indigeneity, and Literary Racial Speculation (crosslisted) ENGL 4615
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J. Byrd.
For description, see ENGL 4615 .
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AMST 4619 - [Writing on Tape in the 1970s] (crosslisted) ENGL 4619 , MUSIC 4454
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J. Braddock.
For description, see ENGL 4619 .
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AMST 4627 - [Contemporary Native American Fiction] (crosslisted) AIIS 4625 , ENGL 4625
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 3 credits. Student option grading.
E. Cheyfitz.
For description and learning outcomes, see AIIS 4625 .
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AMST 4632 - Rethinking Asian American Literature: Indigeneity, Diaspora, Settler Colonialism (crosslisted) AAS 4630 , ENGL 4630
(CA-AS, ALC-AS, SCD-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J. Hu Pegues.
For description, see ENGL 4630 .
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AMST 4633 - Art! Poetry! Power! (crosslisted) ENGL 4635 , LSP 4635
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
E. Diaz.
For description, see ENGL 4635 .
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AMST 4655 - [Topics in Social and Political Philosophy] (crosslisted) GOVT 4655 , PHIL 4470 , SOC 4430
(KCM-AS)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Staff.
For description, see PHIL 4470 .
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AMST 4661 - [Contested Continents: The Great War for Empire in North America and Beyond, 1754-1763] (crosslisted) HIST 4661
(HB) (HA-AS)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
J. Parmenter.
For description, see HIST 4661 .
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AMST 4696 - [The Art Market] (crosslisted) ARTH 4696 , VISST 4696
(LA-AS, ALC-AS)
Summer. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 6696 /ARTH 6696 . Offered online.
C. Finley.
For description, see ARTH 4696 .
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AMST 4720 - [New Latinx Writing] (crosslisted) ENGL 4720 , LSP 4720
(CA-AS, ALC-AS, SCD-AS)
Fall or Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with ENGL 6720 /LSP 6720 .
M.P. Brady.
For description, see ENGL 4720 .
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AMST 4733 - [The Future of Whiteness] (crosslisted) ASRC 4733 , ENGL 4733
(CA-AS, SCD-AS)
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 6733 /ENGL 6733 .
S. Mohanty.
For description, see ENGL 4733 .
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AMST 4757 - Be a Man! Masculinity, Race, and Nation (crosslisted) ENGL 4757 , FGSS 4757
(CA-AS, ALC-AS, SCD-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J. Branfman.
For description, see ENGL 4757 .
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AMST 4900 - New World Encounters, 1500 - 1800 (crosslisted) AIIS 4900 , HIST 4900
(HB) (HA-AS, HST-AS, SCD-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
J. Parmenter.
For description, see HIST 4900 .
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AMST 4993 - Honors Essay Tutorial I
(CU-UGR)
Multi-semester course: (Fall, Spring - on demand). 4 credits. First course: R grade only (in progress).
Permission of AMST program required. An R grade (in-progress multi-semester course) will be assigned at the end of AMST 4993. The R grade will convert to a letter grade when a grade is assigned in AMST 4994 .
Staff.
To graduate with honors, AMST majors must complete a senior thesis under the supervision of an AMST faculty member and defend that thesis orally before a committee. Students interested in the honors program should consult the AMST Director of Undergraduate Study during the junior year and submit an honors application by May 1 of the junior year.
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AMST 4994 - Honors Essay Tutorial II
(CU-UGR)
Multi-semester course: (Fall - on demand, Spring). 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Permission of AMST program required.
Staff.
To graduate with honors, AMST majors must complete a senior thesis under the supervision of an AMST faculty member and defend that thesis orally before a committee. Students interested in the honors program should consult the AMST Director of Undergraduate Study during the junior year and submit an honors application by May 1 of the junior year.
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AMST 5710 - America’s Promise: Social and Political Context of American Education (crosslisted) DSOC 5710 , EDUC 5710 , SOC 5710
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Enrollment limited to: admission to the Cornell Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor. Co-meets with AMST 2710 /DSOC 2710 /EDUC 2710 /SOC 2710 .
J. Sipple.
For description and learning outcomes, see DSOC 5710 .
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AMST 6003 - Doing Research With Marginalized Populations (crosslisted) ASRC 6003 , SOC 6000
Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
J.Ezell.
For description, see ASRC 6003 .
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AMST 6011 - [The American State] (crosslisted) GOVT 6011
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Permission of instructor required.
S. Mettler.
For description, see GOVT 6011 .
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AMST 6015 - Photography and the Archive (crosslisted) ARTH 6015
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).
Permission of instructor required.
C. Finley.
For description, see ARTH 6015 .
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AMST 6052 - [Readings in Latinx History] (crosslisted) HIST 6052 , LSP 6052
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
M.C. Garcia.
For description, see HIST 6052 .
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AMST 6201 - [The United States Congress] (crosslisted) GOVT 6201
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
D. Bateman.
For description, see GOVT 6201 .
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AMST 6210 - [Historical Archaeology: Capitalism, Colonialism, Race, Gender] (crosslisted) ANTHR 6210 , ARKEO 6210
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 3200 /ANTHR 3210 /ARKEO 3210 .
K. Jordan.
For description, see ANTHR 6210 .
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AMST 6220 - [Locke and the Philosophies of Dispossession: Indigenous America’s Interruptions and Resistances] (crosslisted) AIIS 6200 , PHIL 6941
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Recommended prerequisite: AIIS 1110 and AIIS 4000 /AIIS 6000 . Co-meets with AIIS 4200 /AMST 4220 /PHIL 4941 .
T. Richardson.
For description and learning outcomes, see AIIS 6200 .
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AMST 6321 - Black Power Movement and Transnationalism (crosslisted) ASRC 6321 , HIST 6321
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
R. Rickford.
For description, see HIST 6321 .
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AMST 6322 - [Readings in 20th Century African-American History] (crosslisted) ASRC 6322 , HIST 6322
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
R. Rickford.
For description, see HIST 6322 .
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AMST 6335 - [Making Public Queer History] (crosslisted) FGSS 6335 , HIST 6335 , LGBT 6335
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
S. Vider.
For description, see HIST 6335 .
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AMST 6336 - [Food, Identity, and Politics in the United States] (crosslisted) HIST 6336
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Co-meets with AMST 4336 /FGSS 4336 /HIST 4336 .
S. Vider.
For description, see HIST 6336 .
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AMST 6337 - [The 1980s: Politics, Culture, and Memory in the United States] (crosslisted) HIST 6337
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Co-meets with AMST 4337 /HIST 4337 .
S. Vider.
For description, see HIST 6337 .
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AMST 6338 - Public Humanities (crosslisted) HIST 6338
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Permission of instructor required. For enrollment in this course, students are required to email the professor a statement, of no more than 300 words, explaining your interest in the course, your research interests, and your ideas for potential public humanities projects.
S. Vider.
For description, see HIST 6338 .
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AMST 6352 - [Cultural History of the US] (crosslisted) HIST 6352
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
A. Sachs.
For description, see HIST 6352 .
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AMST 6424 - [Ethnoracial Identity in Anthropology, Language, and Law] (crosslisted) ANTHR 6424 , LAW 7231 , LSP 6424
(EC-LASP)
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 4434 /ANTHR 4434 /LSP 4434 .
V. Santiago-Irizarry.
For description, see ANTHR 6424 .
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AMST 6585 - [American Political Thought] (crosslisted) GOVT 6585
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J.A. Frank, A. Livingston.
For description, see GOVT 6585 .
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AMST 6596 - [Violence, Power, and Nonviolence] (crosslisted) GOVT 6596
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
A. Livingston.
For description, see GOVT 6596 .
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AMST 6606 - [The Politics of Pragmatism] (crosslisted) GOVT 6606
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
A. Livingston.
For description, see GOVT 6606 .
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AMST 6612 - Minoritarian Aesthetics In-And Performance (crosslisted) LSP 6611 , PMA 6611
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
K. Jaime.
For description, see PMA 6611 .
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AMST 6615 - Disobedience, Resistance, Refusal (crosslisted) GOVT 6615
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
A. Livingston.
For description, see GOVT 6615 .
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AMST 6631 - [American Poetry: 1950-2000] (crosslisted) ENGL 6631
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
R. Gilbert.
For description, see ENGL 6631 .
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AMST 6645 - [Democratic Theory] (crosslisted) GOVT 6645
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
J.A. Frank.
For description, see GOVT 6645 .
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AMST 6656 - Topics in Social and Political Philosophy (crosslisted) GOVT 6656 , PHIL 6430
Fall. 4 credits. Student option grading.
A. Marmor.
For description, see PHIL 6430 .
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AMST 6674 - [Dispossession, Truth, and Reconciliation] (crosslisted) SHUM 6674
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 4674 /SHUM 4674 .
J. Parmenter.
For description, see SHUM 6674 .
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AMST 6696 - [The Art Market] (crosslisted) ARTH 6696
Summer. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 4696 /ARTH 4696 /VISST 4696 . Offered online.
C. Finley.
For description, see ARTH 6696 .
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AMST 6733 - [The Future of Whiteness] (crosslisted) ENGL 6733
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Co-meets with AMST 4733 /ASRC 4733 /ENGL 4733 .
S. Mohanty.
For description, see ENGL 6733 .
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AMST 6809 - Urban Justice (crosslisted) ASRC 6819 , ENGL 6919 , SHUM 6819
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: fellowship recipients, who receive a $1500 stipend. Co-meets with ARCH 6408 .
Staff.
For description, see SHUM 6819 .
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ANSC—Animal Science |
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ANSC 1101 - Contemporary Perspectives in Animal Science
Fall. 1 credit. S/U grades only (no audit).
Enrollment limited to: freshman, transfer students, or permission of instructor.
T. Overton.
This course offers an opportunity for incoming students to gain an appreciation for the range of issues and topics available in the Animal Science major. Faculty will present their current research and outreach activity as a means to engage students in current issues and to introduce possibilities for future research experience.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to identify research topics in Animal Science.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to explain the breadth of contemporary issues in Animal Science.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to investigate student opportunities such as student research, internships, and student organizations.
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ANSC 1105 - Careers in Animal Science
Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Staff.
In addition to preparing students for veterinary medicine, a degree in Animal Science is excellent background for careers in agricultural production, education, marketing, communications, and policy development, in both private and public sectors. In this course, students explore these opportunities and develop skills that will aid them in career planning.
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ANSC 1120 - Sustainable Animal Husbandry
(CU-SBY)
Winter, Summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
M. Soberon.
Students completing this course will explore the many roles of domestic animals and the importance of their interdependence with humans; appreciate the scope, diversity, and problems related to domestic animal systems; practice using scientific literature to research issues in sustainable agriculture. This intensive course includes 25 hours of lecture and 27 hours of hands-on laboratory/ demonstrations at various field sites and facilities all within a three-week period. Topics include domestication, sustainability, companion animals, sheep, goats, swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, nutrition, genetics, grazing, dairy products, poultry, horses and draft animals, Third World limited-resource animal systems, toxicology and lab animals.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to compare and contrast various domestic animal production systems.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to apply basic knowledge of animal nutrition, genetics, reproduction and physiology to domestic animal species.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to practice proper handling of livestock.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to research and critique various perspectives of issues related to sustainable domestic animal production systems using scientific journal articles.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to produce a researched outline and debate an agricultural issue of interest in sustainable agriculture.
Outcome 6: Students will be able to exchange scientific ideas with classmates.
Outcome 7: Students will be able to synthesize a viewpoint on an issue in sustainable agriculture based on research and discussion.
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ANSC 1130 - (Introduction to Captive Raptor Husbandry)
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 1 credit. S/U grades only.
H. Huson.
This course will provide students with an introduction to captive raptor management. The course structure will include a weekly classroom lecture and a complementary hands-on laboratory training session utilizing resident birds of prey and facilities of the Cornell Raptor Program. Topics of instruction will include natural history and adaptations of various bird of prey species, safe handling of captive raptors, nutritional requirements, health care, behavior and training, and the ethics of maintaining captive raptors. This class is recommended for freshman and sophomore students or individuals with no previous experience with the Cornell Raptor Program. Course will include animal handling and chores related to raptor care.
Outcome 1: Understand and communicate basic knowledge of raptor physiology and North American species, adaptations, habitat, and conservation status.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate and communicate the safe handling of birds of prey to minimize stress and potential injury to the bird and injury to the handler.
Outcome 3: Be familiar with behavioral cues and use basic gear in the capture, restraint, and handling of birds of prey.
Outcome 4: Understand the basic nutritional requirements of birds of prey and management of nutrition and basic health care in captivity.
Outcome 5: Understand ethical concerns and debates in maintaining captive birds of prey.
Outcome 6: Work efficiently and effectively in a group as a team member with equal contribution towards required material.
Outcome 7: Demonstrate an openness and respect for diverse backgrounds, opinions, and experiences towards subject matter.
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ANSC 1150 - Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare
Summer. 3 credits. Student option grading (no audit).
Prerequisite: at least one year of pre-college biology. This course is appropriate for both high school students and college-level students interested in exploring this topic. Does not meet curriculum requirements in the animal science major.
L. Goodale.
This course will give students an overview of and introduction to the behavior and welfare of domestic mammalian species.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to summarize and compare categories of behavior between species.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to apply the general concepts of mammalian behavior and biology to evaluate the welfare of animals in various scenarios.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to conduct scientific literature reviews.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to present their findings in written and oral formats.
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ANSC 1200 - Contemporary Dairy Industry Topics and Issues
Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Enrollment limited to: freshman or transfer students with an interest in the dairy industry and the Dairy Fellows Program at Cornell.
J. Giordano, B. Nguyen, T. Overton, M. Van Amburgh.
This course is designed to expose students to current topics and issues in the U.S. and global dairy industry to create awareness and provide opportunities for developing critical thinking skills in problem solving related to dairy food production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to discuss current topics and issues relevant to the dairy industry.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to frame current topics and issues in the dairy industry as business opportunities.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to analyze various aspects of dairy food production from an environmental, financial and ethical perspective.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to use the concept of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis to evaluate opportunities in the dairy field.
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ANSC 2000 - Sustainable Food & Companion Animal Systems and Perspectives
Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: Introductory level course in biology or animal science.
D. Brown, X. Lei, K. Reed, N. Trottier, E. Won.
This course offers students a broad view of biological, environmental, and social aspects of various animal systems for sustainable food production, economic development, and human companionship in the US and world. The mission, importance, status, and challenges of the milk, meat, egg, and fish production systems will be covered. It will also introduce the rapidly increasing ownership of horses and pets and assess their impacts on life quality and mental health of the public, global food security, and anthropogenic contribution to climate change. Integrations of scientific breakthrough, technology innovation, and societal and behavioral transformation will be explored to enhance the efficiency and environmental compatibility of various animal systems. Students will participate in discussion and case-studies for mitigations to nurture sustainability of animal systems.
Outcome 1: Understand the roles and importance of various animal systems in providing the global and local communities with milk, meat, eggs, fish, co-products, recreation, and companionship.
Outcome 2: Identify and analyze the major biological, economic, environmental, and social challenges and issues of the animal systems facing the US and the world.
Outcome 3: Reveal origins and reasons of the problems hindering sustainable animal systems and propose effective and feasible solutions for overcoming these obstacles.
Outcome 4: Evaluate various predictions of regional and global demands and impacts of the animal sourced-foods and pets.
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ANSC 2100 - Practical Large Animal Handling
Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or equivalent.
J. Waltemyer.
The course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of handling and restraint including basic veterinary techniques pertaining to horses, beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and poultry. Topics include basic animal anatomy and physiology, identifying breeds of various large animal species, breeding techniques, and general husbandry and management practices. This course is designed to enhance the large animal handling skills of animal science students.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain the basics of large animal husbandry and management practices.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to understand how to implement large animal handling and restraint techniques safely with various species, including horses, sheep, dairy and beef cattle, chickens and pigs.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to apply material learned in class to hands-on experience working with and caring for large animals.
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ANSC 2120 - Animal Nutrition
(OPHLS-AG)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 .
D. Cherney.
Introduction to animal nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism of domestic animals and other species, nutrient properties and requirements for different aspects of animal production and performance, and principles of feed evaluation and ration formulation. Laboratory classes include gastrointestinal tract dissections and nutritional experiments performed on laboratory or farm animal species.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain the principles of mammalian nutrition, including digestive physiology and metabolism.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to determine basic nutrient requirements of livestock and other animal species, and how to meet those needs.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to conduct animal nutritional experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results in oral and written formats.
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ANSC 2150 - Exotic Avian Biology and Management
(OPHLS-AG)
Fall. 1 credit. S/U grades only (no audit).
Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOAP 1100 , or one semester of college-level biology, or permission of instructor.
D. Muscarella.
This course addresses the biology and management of exotic avian species with an emphasis on Psittacines (i.e. parrots and related species). Lectures cover a comprehensive range of topics, including: an introduction to the diversity, morphology, and natural history of Psittacine species, as well as care, nutrition, behavior, disease prevention, and welfare of captive Psittacines. Pressures facing Psttacines in their natural habitat will be addressed, with an emphasis on the role of field management and captive breeding/reintroduction programs in Psittacine conservation.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain the taxonomy, natural history, morphological and behavioral characteristics of species that comprise the avian order Psittaciformes (i.e. parrots) - a group of highly intelligent and social birds that have been significantly impacted by human activities.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to recognize the major requirements for the care and breeding of psittacines in captivity, including: husbandry, nutrition, mate selection/reproduction, care of neonates, and disease prevention.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to discuss the anthropomorphic factors that impact wild populations of psittacines and critically assess the benefits and limitations of captive breeding & reintroduction programs as compared to in situ approaches in psittacine conservation.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to describe the various laboratory and field studies that enhanced our understanding of the cognitive capacities, social dynamics, and vocal communication abilities of psittacines, and consider how this information should inform our decisions regarding the well-being of individual parrots in captive situations and future of wild psittacine populations.
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ANSC 2170 - (Communicate Animal Science)
Fall. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 1 credit (may be repeated for credit). Student option grading.
Prerequisite: one semester of undergraduate biology (e.g., BIOMG 1350 , BIOG 1440 , or BIOG 1445 ).
J. McFadden.
Communicate Animal Science provides students an opportunity to enhance public literacy of animal agriculture using social media. Students will work as a team to (i) assess community gaps in knowledge of animal production through social media research and public community survey, (ii) interview animal scientists, farmers, or others within livestock industries to hear their perspective, (iii) develop a written narrative to provide scientific knowledge and clarity to a diverse community audience, (iv) critique their narration to identify potentially controversial dialogue and refine as necessary to ensure their communication is evidence-based, (v) audio record and edit their finalized narrative and integrate with pre-recorded interviews to create a “Ruminate On This” podcast episode, and (vi) develop alternative social media content (e.g., Twitter) to support their public engagement.
Outcome 1: Utilize survey tools and personal engagement to acquire an understanding of the public perception of domestic animal production including alternative perspectives.
Outcome 2: Develop an ability to utilize science-based evidence to provide the public with accurate scientific information and address misconceptions.
Outcome 3: Effectively utilize written and oral communication of animal science to convey an important scientific message and improve animal science literacy to a diverse public audience.
Outcome 4: Identify our own gaps in knowledge and personal bias that has the potential to influence public-science dialogue.
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ANSC 2210 - Principles of Animal Genetics
(OPHLS-AG)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: two semesters of college-level biology.
H. Huson.
This course focuses on the genetic foundation and improvement of domestic species. Basic cellular biology and DNA replication will lay the groundwork for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying traits, modern genomic tool development, and analysis methods. Critical thinking towards animal breeding and management will require an understanding of heritability, population dynamics, rate of selection, and genetic and economic gain. Software and reference programs will be used to investigate animal genes and genomes, individual genotypes through DNA sequence or whole-genome marker panels, and statistical associations between traits and genetic markers. Modern examples, practical applications, and hands-on tools will be key components of this class in order to appreciate the intricacies of genetics and the future of genomic research for the improvement and management of animals.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain basic genetic principles including DNA replication and mutations, Mendelian inheritance, codominance, epistatis, and complex traits and how these factors effect phenotypic traits.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to interpret modern genotyping techniques, data generated, and analytical methods to critically evaluate research and identify significant details, research integrity, and outcomes.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to critically evaluate a population for decision making by calculating genotype and allele frequencies and using factors such as inbreeding, hybrid vigor, effective population size, and genetic drift as guidance.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to evaluate the pros and cons of selection schemes for implementing genetic improvement in livestock and domestic animals.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to apply genetic principles towards the improvement of the health and production of livestock and domestic animals.
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ANSC 2300 - Introduction to Domestic Mammalian Behavior
Fall. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or permission of instructor.
L. Goodale.
An introduction to the behavior of domestic mammals and how behavior relates to management and welfare. Course explores both normal and abnormal behavior of farm and companion animal species. Some discussion of how these behaviors relate to animal welfare is involved but behavior, its development, and it purpose within and across species, is the main focus.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to summarize and compare categories of behavior (e.g. maternal behavior) between species, noting similarities and differences as well as proposing potential costs and benefits of the behavior(s).
Outcome 2: Students will be able to recognize and define “problem behaviors” and suggest potential causes and solutions for the behavior.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to articulate general concepts related to mammalian behavior and the study of mammalian behavior.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to critically evaluate peer-reviewed scientific articles by effectively reading, understanding, and analyzing the authors’ findings and conclusions.
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ANSC 2400 - Biology of Reproduction
(OPHLS-AG)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or two semesters of college-level biology.
J. Allen.
Comparative anatomy and physiology of mammalian and avian reproduction, with emphasis on domestic and laboratory animals; fertilization through embryonic development, pregnancy, and growth to sexual maturity; emphasis on physiological mechanisms and application to fertility regulation. Separate laboratory is offered to demonstrate fundamental aspects of reproduction and reproductive technology.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe the form and major functions of reproductive structures in male and females.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to explain the neuroendocrine regulation of reproductive function and the endocrine function and regulation of the testis and ovary.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to explain the production and function of male and female germ cells and their interactions required for fertilization.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to describe early embryonic development, recognition of pregnancy, placentation, and parturition.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to compare specie-specific differences in various aspects of reproductive form and function.
Outcome 6: Students will be able to explain the physiological basis for reproductive technologies such as estrous cycle regulation, gamete and embryo preservation and transfer, in vitro fertilization, and pregnancy diagnosis.
Outcome 7: Students will be able to summarize and communicate scientific data from the primary literature on reproductive biology.
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ANSC 2410 - Biology of Reproduction Lab
(OPHLS-AG)
Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite or corequisite: ANSC 2400 .
J. Allen.
Demonstrates fundamental principles and applied aspects of mammalian and avian reproduction. A limited number of live animals are used in some demonstrations. Dissection and examination of tissues from vertebrate animals are included in selected laboratories.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe the comparative functional reproductive anatomy and histology across a range of domestic and companion animals, wildlife species, and humans.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to describe endocrine organs and tissues and relate their developmental and functional influence on reproductive structure and function.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to explain the developmental, structural, and physiological changes in male and female germ cells required for gamete transport, fertilization, and early embryo development.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to evaluate the basis for reproductive technologies and their potential impact on genetic improvement, reproductive efficiency, and species conservation.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to explain fundamental cryobiological principles as they relate to cryopreservation of gametes, embryos, and somatic tissues for subsequent use in a broad range of reproductive technologies.
Outcome 6: Students will be able to compare species differences in placental development and function and relate differences to support of embryo and fetal development and mechanisms of parturition.
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ANSC 2500 - Dairy Cattle Principles
Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.
B. Nguyen.
Introduction to the background and scientific principles relating to dairy cattle production. Laboratories are designed to provide an understanding of dairy cattle production.
Outcome 1: Students will be introduced to current topics in dairy science as well as many of the social, economic, and ethical influences that steer the dairy industry at local and global levels.
Outcome 2: Students will develop knowledge and skills related to dairy production through the application of concepts in laboratory and field settings.
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ANSC 2550 - Dairy Study Trip to Italy
(CU-ITL)
Multi-semester course: (Fall). 1 credit. First course: R grade only (in progress).
Field trip fee: TBA. Trip to Italy will be 8-10 days. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment preference given to: freshmen, sophomores and transfer students in Animal Science/Dairy Management. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 2550, ANSC 2551 , and ANSC 2552 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
The course is an intensive study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in diverse regions of Italy. Topics will include: dairy management, profitability and the role of culture as it relates to regional cheese production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe Italian milk production, cheese production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S. perspective on artisinal and local food production.
Outcome 2: Students will recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems in the Italian agricultural system and provide context for that relative to future food production.
Outcome 3: Students will analyze Italian food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
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ANSC 2551 - Dairy Study Trip to Italy II
(CU-ITL)
Multi-semester course: (Winter). 0.5 credits. Second course: R grade only (in progress).
Prerequisite: ANSC 2550 . Field trip fee: TBA. Trip to Italy will be 8-10 days. Permission of instructor required. Offered in Italy. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 2550 , ANSC 2551, and ANSC 2552 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
The course is an intensive study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in diverse regions of Italy. Topics will include: dairy management, profitability, and the role of culture as it relates to regional cheese production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe Italian milk production, cheese production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S. perspective on artisinal and local food production.
Outcome 2: Students will recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems in the Italian agricultural system and provide context for that relative to future food production.
Outcome 3: Students will analyze Italian food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
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ANSC 2552 - Dairy Study Trip to Italy III
Multi-semester course: (Spring). 0.5 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2550 , ANSC 2551 . Field trip fee: TBA. Trip to Italy will be 8-10 days. Permission of instructor required. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 2550 , ANSC 2551 , and ANSC 2552 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
This three-part course includes an intensive study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in diverse regions of Italy. Topics will include: dairy management, profitability, and the role of culture as it relates to regional cheese production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe Italian milk production, cheese production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S. perspective on artisanal and local food production.
Outcome 2: Students will recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems in the Italian agricultural system and provide context for that relative to future food production.
Outcome 3: Students will analyze Italian food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
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ANSC 2650 - Equine Biology and Management
(OPHLS-AG)
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or permission of instructor.
L. Goodale.
Provides the basics of equine form, function, care, management, and handling. Students learn the basic biology of the horse and how to apply this knowledge to solve problems in horse care. Hands-on labs include safe handling techniques, basic groundwork, and daily care of class horses. Short trips and tours illustrate applied concepts in horse industry and health care.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to explain the basics of horse husbandry and use this information to formulate equine management decisions.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to apply their knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology to management practices and equine health and disease.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to gather and critically evaluate information to: understand and make decisions regarding horse care; present this information and make recommendations to peers and a lay audience.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to demonstrate comfort and skill while handling and working with horses.
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ANSC 3100 - Introduction to Animal Welfare
Fall. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or equivalent.
D. Cherney, J. Regenstein.
Animal welfare issues are discussed, mainly for farm animals, but companion animals are also considered. Both animal specific and general areas of animal welfare are discussed.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to stand up in public and describe the pros and cons of animal systems in rational scientific fashion.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to decide what standards a food company purchasing animal agricultural inputs might apply to their purchasing. (Is McDonald’s justified in purchasing cage free eggs?)
Outcome 3: Students will be able to determine what is an animal welfare issue based on scientific grounds.
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ANSC 3300 - Fish Physiology (crosslisted) BIOAP 3300
(OPHLS-AG)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: one semester of introductory animal physiology (BIOAP 1100 , BIOG 1440 , BIOG 1445 or equivalent), or permission of instructor. Co-meets with ANSC 5300 /BIOAP 5300 .
E. Won.
Fish Physiology is an introduction to the functional biology of fish. Lecture topics will cover cellular and tissue function within key physiological systems that help fish thrive in a wide range of aquatic habitats, from mountain streams to deep-sea vents. These systems will be illustrated using a diverse variety of fish, while broader comparisons between fish and higher vertebrates will also be drawn. Discussion will integrate aquaculture, fisheries, and environmental contexts, including some of the anthropogenic challenges that fish face today and what can be done to mitigate them. Students will perform a gross dissection to identify anatomy in situ and visit an aquaculture facility (there is no separate lab section).
Outcome 1: Students will be able to characterize various physiological systems that fish use to live in an aquatic environment.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to describe how these systems adjust to environmental changes in the short and long term.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to explain physiological differences between groups of fishes.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to explain how physiological systems in fish may be similar to, differ from, or have evolved into those in terrestrial vertebrates.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to discuss how unsustainable resource management and human perturbations in the environment affect fish at the physiological level.
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ANSC 3310 - [Applied Dairy Cattle Genetics]
Spring. Not offered: 2021-2022. Next offered: 2022-2023. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 and ANSC 2210 . Offered in odd-numbered years only.
H. Huson.
Course will review the current knowledge base of dairy cattle genetics including the genetic regulation of diseases, production and health traits. Genomic evaluation scores will be assessed with an emphasis on how to prioritize and balance genetic selection towards long-term sustainability. Mating strategies will be evaluated for the achievement of goals and impact on both the individual animal and overall herd.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe how marker assisted selection and heritability measurements are used.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to critically evaluate dairy cattle evaluation scores:
a. Explain how they are produced and weighted.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to prioritize and balance selection criteria, including both health and production traits, towards species/breed management and long-term sustainability.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to develop mating strategies to achieve producer goals:
a. Predict effect of AI within mating strategies.
b. Compare and contrast commercial mating programs.
c. Apply mating strategies using genomic selection.
d. Predict short and long-term effects on population.
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ANSC 3400 - Comparative Mammalian Reproduction
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2400 or equivalent.
S. Quirk.
The course will examine the amazing diversity of reproductive strategies in mammals. Comparative aspects of reproductive physiology will be explored with a focus on the evolution of adaptations and strategies to optimize reproductive success in the face of challenges posed by geographical location and environment. The diversity in basic aspects of reproductive physiology will be highlighted, such as in gonadal function, estrous cycle, pregnancy and lactation. Unique features of species representing the major mammalian orders will be discussed.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to define basic components and mechanisms of reproductive processes in mammals.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to describe unique features of reproductive processes within given species.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to illustrate how reproductive strategies employed by a given species represent adaptations to the environment.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to compare and contrast reproductive strategies employed by closely-related vs distantly-related species.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to assess the benefits and challenges of reproductive strategies used by a species to adapt to the environment in the modern world.
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ANSC 3410 - Biology of the Mammary Gland in Health and Disease (crosslisted) BIOAP 3410
(OPHLS-AG)
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or introductory course in human or animal physiology. Co-meets with ANSC 5410 /BIOAP 5410 . Offered in even-numbered years only.
Y. Boisclair.
The course uses the mammary gland as the platform to illustrate the integration of physiological systems in the whole animal. Lectures cover the anatomy, development and endocrinology of the gland, composition and biosynthesis of milk and diseases related to mammary gland development and function. The information comes from a variety of mammals including the mouse for development, the dairy cow for production aspects and the human for diseases.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to list the major anatomical and physiological systems of the mammary gland and articulate how they support the fully functional gland.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to describe the developmental and regulatory events leading to the formation of a fully functional mammary gland.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to name the major components of milk and trace their synthesis to specific precursors and biochemical pathways.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to explain the events leading to diseases associated with mammary development and lactation.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to evaluate the scientific literature in one area of high interest to mammary gland biology and articulate deeper knowledge of this area through a poster presentation.
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ANSC 3450 - Reproductive Physiology and Management of Dairy Cattle
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2400 . Co-meets with ANSC 5450 .
J. Giordano.
This course integrates concepts of reproductive physiology, management, and economics of dairy cattle. Special emphasis is given to practices and technologies currently used in modern dairy operations. Laboratory sessions include hands-on learning of reproductive techniques and dairy herd management software. Concepts discussed in lecture and their respective application include: artificial insemination, rectal palpation and transrectal ultrasonography of the reproductive tract and ovaries, synchronization of estrus and ovulation, blood testing for pregnancy diagnosis, superovulation and embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization and embryo production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to integrate basic and complex aspects of reproductive physiology of dairy cattle.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to illustrate the implications of physiological processes on reproductive management programs and herd performance.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to design and implement reproductive management strategies to fulfill the specific needs of dairy herds.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to analyze the reproductive performance of dairy herds using the latest software technologies and provide recommendations to optimize reproductive performance and farm profitability.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to employ current reproductive technologies used in the dairy industry to maximize herd performance and propagation of cattle of superior genetic value.
Outcome 6: Students will be able to recognize the value of reproductive biology, management programs, and herd performance on the overall profitability and sustainability of the dairy operation.
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ANSC 3500 - Meat
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: introductory animal science and/or biology, or permission of the instructor.
Staff.
Biology and production of meat and meat products. The emphasis of the course is on the structure and function of muscle, bone, and other tissues as related to the process of converting animals into meat. This will include growth and development, carcass composition, properties of fresh and processed meat, microbiology, preservations, nutritive value, inspection, and sanitation. Lab will include anatomy, meat-animal slaughter, meat cutting, wholesale and retail cut identification, inspection, grading, and cooking. There will be a required half-day field trip to a commercial meat plant.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe procedures and practices for processing animals into meat and meat products.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to examine ethical and humane animal handling practices.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to explain methods to ensure high safety and palatability of meat and meat products.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to identify grading and marketing carcasses and meat.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to discuss nutritional value and safe handling, storage, and cooking of meat.
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ANSC 3510 - Dairy Herd Management
(CU-CEL)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 or permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: AEM 3020 .
J. Giordano.
Course integrates concepts of cow biology, management, economics, and sustainability of dairy operations. Special emphasis is given to management practices and technologies that affect cattle health and well-being, milk production and quality, reproduction, herd growth, milking, and environmental impact of dairy production. Basic concepts of dairy foods processing and the importance of milk quality for dairy products are covered. Laboratory sessions include hands-on learning of dairy software, analysis of alternative strategies, and decision-making. Commercial farm case studies are used to integrate concepts of biology and management learned in the course.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe general features and recognize the challenges and opportunities of the global and national dairy industry.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to understand the breadth and complexity of the biological mechanisms underpinning dairy cattle milk production, health, and reproduction and their implications on herd performance.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to evaluate the past and present performance of a dairy herd using computer software.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to recognize the implications of herd management programs and the use of technology on the profitability and sustainability of dairy farms.
Outcome 5: Students will be able to describe the methods used for milk processing and the manufacture of dairy products and recognize the implications of herd management strategies on the quality and safety of dairy products.
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ANSC 3511 - Junior Dairy Fellows
(CU-CEL)
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 .
M. Van Amburgh.
Designed for undergraduates who have a sincere interest in dairy production management and the dairy industry. The objective of this course is to impart further understanding of the integration and application of dairy science to dairy production enterprises and related industries. The course emphasizes a wide range of dairy- and agriculture- related businesses and personnel that work with the dairy industry worldwide.
Outcome 1: Students will enhance knowledge of dairy science, and gain critical thinking skills in applied dairy science.
Outcome 2: Students will develop ideas on current dairy production management topics and defend their positions through evidence-based approaches, communication and debate.
Outcome 3: Students will develop networking skills and participate in professional meetings and field experiences related to the dairy industry.
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ANSC 3540 - Dairy Cattle Herd Health
Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 or permission of instructor.
B. Nguyen.
This course will introduce students to dairy herd health concepts and strategies for achieving health, productivity, and profitability goals through management. Health and performance monitoring by the use of dairy records, disease prevention, and evidence-based approaches to management will be stressed. Students should expect to develop their knowledge of dairy cattle diseases and health, acquire skills for implementing dairy herd management programs, and strengthen their abilities to problem solve and communicate in group settings.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of health, disease, and performance in dairy cattle and replacements.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to describe the most prevalent and highest impact health challenges in modern dairy production systems and understand management approaches for their prevention and control.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to make economical, resourceful, and ethical decisions about health management in dairy herds.
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ANSC 3550 - Dairy Cattle Nutrition
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 or permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 2120 . Co-meets with ANSC 5550 .
T. Overton.
Provides a foundation in the principles of dairy cattle nutrition and dairy ration formulation with emphasis on application of feeding programs on dairy farms. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on evaluation of feeds, use of ration formulation software for ration evaluation and formulation, and case study analysis of dairy farms.
Outcome 1: Students will develop critical thinking skills in dairy cattle nutrition and its application on dairy farms.
Outcome 2: Students will learn how to use ration evaluation and formulation software.
Outcome 3: Students will gain experience working in groups as part of case study farm analyses and a group project.
Outcome 4: Students will learn how to integrate dairy cattle nutrition programs into other aspects of dairy herd management.
Outcome 5: Students will develop verbal communication skills as part of group presentations.
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ANSC 3560 - International Dairy Study Trip
(CU-ITL)
Multi-semester course: (Fall). 1 credit. First course: R grade only (in progress).
Field trip fee: TBA. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors in Animal Science/Dairy Management. Field trip location TBA. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 3560, ANSC 3561 , ANSC 3562 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
The course is an intensive 8-10 day study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in the country of interest. Topics will include: dairy management, environmental regulations, profitability, related government support programs and the role of the culture’s impact on production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe the economics and conditions surrounding milk production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems and provide context for that relative to future food production within the structure observed.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to analyze dairy food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to describe the impact of government support for agriculture development and compare that with current U.S. policy.
Outcome 5: Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of production systems and be able to describe the role agriculture plays in meeting the energy needs of the country and how that integrates with “green energy” policies.
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ANSC 3561 - International Dairy Study Trip II
(CU-ITL)
Multi-semester course: (Winter). 0.5 credits. Second course: R grade only (in progress).
Prerequisite: ANSC 3560 . Field trip fee: TBA. Permission of instructor required. Field trip location TBA. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 3560 , ANSC 3561, and ANSC 3562 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
The course is an intensive 8-10 day study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in the country of interest. Topics will include: dairy management, environmental regulations, profitability, related government support programs and the role of the culture’s impact on production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe the economics and conditions surrounding milk production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems and provide context for that relative to future food production within the structure observed.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to analyze dairy food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to describe the impact of government support for agriculture development and compare that with current U.S. policy.
Outcome 5: Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of production systems and be able to describe the role agriculture plays in meeting the energy needs of the country and how that integrates with “green energy” policies.
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ANSC 3562 - International Dairy Study Trip III
Multi-semester course: (Spring). 0.5 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ANSC 3560 , ANSC 3561 . Field trip fee: TBA. Permission of instructor required. Field trip location TBA. Multi-semester course, students must complete ANSC 3560 , ANSC 3561 , and ANSC 3562 for a final grade.
M. Van Amburgh.
This is the third of a three-semester course that includes an intensive study trip designed for exposure to a variety of dairy related agricultural production approaches in in the country of interest. Topics will include: dairy management, environmental regulations, profitability, related government support programs and the role of the culture’s impact on production.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to describe the economics and conditions surrounding milk production and consumer expectations and compare this to the U.S.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to recognize and explain resource limitations for dairy production systems and provide context for that relative to future food production within the structure observed.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to analyze dairy food production systems and contrast that with the U.S. system.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to describe the impact of government support for agriculture development and compare that with current U.S. policy.
Outcome 5: Student will gain an appreciation for the diversity of production systems and be able to describe the role agriculture plays in meeting the energy needs of the country and how that integrates with “green energy” policies.
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