ANSC 3920

ANSC 3920

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

A course on the basic biology of animal growth and development. The course employs model systems (cell culture, fish, and mice) to examine cellular and molecular mechanisms of animal growth and development, and farm animals to discuss whole-animal growth patterns and applications of new technologies. Lectures cover (1) patterns of whole-animal growth during fetal and postnatal life; (2) molecular and cellular basis of formation and development of skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and bone; (3) regulation of growth and development by hormones and growth factors; and (4) emerging molecular technologies and whole-genome approaches for improving growth and meat quality.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ANSC 1100 or equivalent introductory physiology courses.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1318 ANSC 3920   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequsite: ANSC 1100-1160 or equivalent intro physiology courses.