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The course credit weight is given in parentheses after the title.
ANSC 504 Population Genetics. (3) (3 lectures) Considerations of the basic principles of Mendelian genetics dealing with the genetic properties of populations and extension to the simultaneous segregaton of genes at many loci, polygenic inheritance and an introduction to quantitative genetics, including mechanisms of transmission, segregation, linkages between genes and the effect of natural and artificial selection.
ANSC 506 Advanced Animal Biotechnology. (3) (3 lectures) New concepts and applications of animal biotechnology in agriculture, biomedicine, environmental presenvation.
ANSC 508 Tools in Animal Biotechnology. (3) (1 lecture and 2 seminars) (Restriction: Permission of instructor) Essential laboratory techniques in animal biotechnology: extraction of nucleic acids, PCR technology, gel electrophoresis, construction of gene expression vectors, transformation of bacterial and mammalian cells and monitoring gene expression using reporter genes.
ANSC 551 Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism. (3) (3 lectures) Comparative aspects of nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrate and lipid from the cellular level through the multi-organ of the whole organism. Main topics will include biothermodynamics, calorimetry, cellular metabolism and functions of carbohydrate and lipid, digestion, absorption and utilization of dietary carbohydrate and lipid.
ANSC 552 Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. (3) (3 lectures) Comparative aspects of nutrition and metabolism of amino acids and proteins from the cellular level on through the multisystem operation of the whole organism. Main topics include cellular metabolism and functions of amino acids and proteins, digestion, absorption and utilization of dietary protein. Comparison between farm animals and humans.
ANSC 560 Biology of Lactation. (3) (3 lectures) (Prerequisites: AEBI 202 or equivalent and FDSC 211 or equivalent) An interdisciplinary approach to the study of mammary development, the onset of lactation and its cessation. The course will compare the differences in mammalian species in mammary development from embryological, pre- and post-pubertal and pre- and post-partum aspects. Lactation will be discussed at the cellular and biochemical levels.
ANSC 565 Applied Information Systems. (3) (3 lectures and one 2-hour lab) (Prerequisite: ABEN 251 or demonstrated equivalency) Introduction to concepts of an Information System and subsequent application to various scenarios in agriculture. Industry analysis in terms of users, goals, available data/information, communication, delivery structure, decision making, feedback, exploitation of technology and possible improvements using the Internet. Individual case studies and familiarisation with cutting-edge computer applications.
ANSC 605 Estimation: Genetic Parameters. (3) (3 lectures) General methods for the estimation of components of variance and co-variance are considered, with specific emphasis given to their application to heritability, repeatability and genetic correlation estimation. Notes: Given in alternate years.
ANSC 607 Linear Models in Agricultural Research. (3) (3 lectures) The theory and application of linear models to agricultural research is considered. Special emphasis is given to the analysis of experimental and survey data with unequal subclass numbers.
ANSC 611D1/D2 Advanced Reproductive Biology. (3) An introduction to key concepts in reproductive biology and principles of emerging reproductive technologies. Modules covered include oogenesis and folliculogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, reproductive biotechnology and new directions in reproductive biology.
ANSC 622. Selected Topics in Molecular Biology. (3) (1 lecture and 2 seminars) (Prerequisite: MICR 500 or permission of instructor) Key examples of applications of molecular biology to the study of animal physiology and animal genetics will be drawn from the current literature and discussed in depth. The course has a dual purpose. It will familiarize students with current events at the forefront of molecular biology and will teach them how to read and critically evaluate research publications.
ANSC 630 Experimental Techniques: Animal Science: Macro. (3) (1 lecture, 1 lab) Lectures and laboratories dealing with animal experimentation. Emphasis on the design and conduction of animal studies, selection of experimental animals, chemical and biological assays, statistical analysis, interpretation of data and preparation of technical reports.
ANSC 635 Vitamins and Minerals in Nutrition. (3) (3 lectures) Modularised course dealing with advanced topics in Nutrition. The core of the course will focus on vitamins and minerals.
ANSC 636 Analysis - Animal Breeding Research Data. (3) (3 lectures) An advanced graduate course to give training and experience in statistical techniques applied to quantitative genetics and animal breeding. To consider aspects of data handling of large data sets (100,000 observations), checks for consistency and connectedness in data. Considerations in choosing efficient analytical procedures in fitting these models and development of efficient numerical algorithms to apply these procedures.
ANSC 680 M.Sc. Thesis 1. (7) Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
ANSC 681 M.Sc. Thesis 2. (7) Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
ANSC 682 M.Sc. Thesis 3. (7) Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
ANSC 683 M.Sc. Thesis 4. (10) Final submission and approval of M.Sc. thesis.
ANSC 691 Special Topic: Animal Sciences. (3) Prescribed reading, conference or practical work on a selected topic in the student's area of specialization, not otherwise available in other courses; under staff supervision. An approved course outline must be on file in the Departmental office prior to registration deadline.
ANSC 692 Topic in Animal Sciences 1. (3) Prescribed reading, conference or practical work on a selected topic in the student's area of specialization, not otherwise available in other courses; under staff supervision. An approved course outline must be on file in the Departmental office prior to registration deadline.
ANSC 695 Animal Science Seminar 1. (1) (1 hour) One of two seminars to be given by all students in an M.Sc. program. Consists of a review of literature in relation to the student's proposed research and an experimental design of the research to be conducted.
ANSC 696 Animal Science Seminar 2. (1) (1 hour) One of two seminars to be given by all students in an M.Sc. program. Presentation of a current scientific topic which is not related to the student's research. The topic for the presentation should be cleared by the thesis supervisor.
ANSC 701 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination. (0) Notes: See faculty regulations
ANSC 797 Animal Science Seminar 3. (1) (1 hour) One of two seminars to be given by all students in a Ph.D. program. Review of literature in relation to the student's proposed research and an experimental design of the research to be conducted.
ANSC 798 Animal Science Seminar 4. (1) (1 hour) One of two seminars to be given by all students in a Ph.D. program. Presentation of a current scientific topic which is not related to the student's research. The topic for the presentation should be cleared by the thesis supervisor.