UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2003-2004
 Brigham Young University
Back Animal and Veterinary Sciences

   

Von D. Jolley, Chair
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Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences are open enrollment.

The Discipline

There are three emphases within the animal science degree: (1) agribusiness, (2) animal biotechnology, and (3) veterinary science.

The agribusiness emphasis provides a strong background in both domestic and international agribusiness. Students will be required to complete two internships, one domestic and one international. Graduates from this emphasis will be prepared to be leaders in agribusiness careers or continue into advanced postundergraduate degree programs (i.e., MBA, JD, PhD).
The animal biotechnology emphasis provides a strong background in the basic sciences as well as the science disciplines included within the field of animal science (reproductive physiology, nutrition, genetics, growth biology, product safety, and animal health). Students in this emphasis will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees (PhD, DVM, MD, DDS) in graduate or professional schools as well as work in research institutes. Flexible enough to allow students to design their own program, this emphasis results in an automatic minor in international agriculture and/or molecular biology, depending on how the program is designed. Completion of one domestic or international internship is required.
The veterinary science emphasis prepares students for the globalization of veterinary medicine that is currently underway. The undergraduate program prepares students to enter professional veterinary school and for subsequent careers in either government or industry in the areas of consultation, livestock industries, wildlife management, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, research, education, and private practice.

Career Opportunities

The various curricula in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences offer specialization and employment opportunities for the following: (1) livestock management in the private and business sectors both nationally and internationally; (2) meat, dairy, and food processing; (3) sales consulting and representing agricultural businesses; (4) animal health, animal research, and related fields; (5) advanced study to prepare for graduate and professional schools (e.g., veterinary, dental, medical, and podiatry); and (6) federal and state agencies in areas related to agriculture.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Animal Science
Emphases:
Agribusiness
Animal Biotechnology
Veterinary Science
Minor Animal Science

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Note: For the molecular biology program see the Molecular Biology section of this catalog. The molecular biology minor couples effectively with the animal biotechnology emphasis in this department.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Animal Science
MS Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)
PhD Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)

For more information see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.

General Information

  1. Transfer students majoring in animal science must earn at least half their credits in their major field while in residence at Brigham Young University. Transfer students should see an advisor before enrolling in lower-division courses.

  2. Preveterinary students will find special instructions listed in the Preprofessional Programs section of this catalog.

  3. Students planning to attend a professional or graduate school after completing their work at BYU may select either the science or molecular biology major. Fulfilling the required courses for these majors will usually meet the science requirements for postgraduate work. Please note, however, that each school has its own specific course requirements for admission. Students should check with their advisor for details.

BS Animal Science: Agribusiness Emphasis (65 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Only 5 hours of D credit is allowed in required supporting courses.

  3. Complete the following core courses:
    AVS 101R, 120, 206, 212, 301R, 306, 309.

  4. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 292R.

  5. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    AVS 399R.

  6. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    AVS 411R.

  7. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 492R.

  8. Complete the following:
    Acc 200.
    AVS 214.
    BusM 300, 340, 488, 489.
    Chem 101, 152, 281.
    Econ 110.
    OrgB 320.
    Stat 221.

Recommended Courses

AgHrt 205, 282.
AVS 203, 347.
FSN 380.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Animal Science: Animal Biotechnology Emphasis (64 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Only 5 hours of D credit is allowed in required supporting courses.

  3. Complete the following core courses:
    AVS 101R, 120, 206, 212, 301R, 306, 309.

  4. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 292R.

  5. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 399R.

  6. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    AVS 411R.

  7. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 492R.

  8. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353 (1 hour minimum), 481.
    MolB 480, 488, 490R, 494, 495R.
    Zool 101, 102.

Recommended Courses

Biol 371, 372.
Mcbio 221, 222.
Zool 373, 374.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Animal Science: Veterinary Science Emphasis (71.5 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Only 5 hours of D credit is allowed in required supporting courses.

  3. Complete the following core courses:
    AVS 101R, 120, 206, 212, 240, 301R, 306, 309.

  4. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 292R.

  5. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    AVS 411R.

  6. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    AVS 492R.

  7. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    AVS 399R.

  8. Complete the following:
    AVS 291R.
    Biol 371, 372.
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353, 481, 482.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
    Zool 373.

Recommended courses

AVS 208, 251, 318.
Comms 150.
Zool 484.

Recommended minors:

Management
International Agriculture

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Animal Science (16 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    AVS 120, 204, 306, 309.

  2. Complete one section from the following:
    AVS 411R.


Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVS)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

101R. Agricultural Practices. (0.5:0:4 ea.) F on blk, W on blk, Sp

Developing competency in basic animal husbandry and other agricultural skills.

120. World Animal Agriculture. (3:3:0) F

Animals used throughout the world in the production of food and fiber.

203. (AVS-AgHrt-FSN) Village Food Animal Production and Nutrition. (2:2:2) W Prerequisite: AVS 120.

Causes of malnutriton and agricultural solutions.

206. Principles of Animal Nutrition and Growth. (3:3:0) W

Characteristics, utilization, and sources of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins) fed to production animals. Introduction to growth.

208. Companion Animal Care and Nutrition. W odd yr.

Nutrition and feeding principles of dogs, cats, horses, and laboratory animals.

212. Comparative Animal Physiology and Anatomy. (4:3:2) F

Structure and functions of the animal body.

214. Ethical Issues in Agriculture and Science. (2:2:0) F

Issues surrounding past and present animal production methods and animal research.

240. (AVS-AgHrt) Computer Applications to Agriculture. (2:2:0) F, Sp

Personal computer use in agriculture: word processor, spreadsheet, and graphic presentatiion software.

250. Applied Office Procedures. (1:1:0) F

Veterinary terminology, animal breed identification, client relations, and office procedures for the veterinary technician.

251. Animal Restraint and First Aid. (1:0:2) W

Restraint and first aid techniques for pet, laboratory, domestic, and wild animals.

291R. Veterinary Medicine Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F

Preview into veterinary medicine as a profession. Application procedure and preparation for veterinary school.

292R. Exploring Animal Agriculture. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W

Presentations by faculty, scientists, and agribusiness executives.

301R. Advanced Animal Practices. (0.5:0:4 ea.) F on blk, W on blk, Sp Prerequisite: AVS 101R.

Developing competency in advanced animal skills.

306. Applied Nutrition, Growth, and Products. (4:4:1) F Prerequisite: AVS 206, 212.

Feeding systems and management used for various livestock species, advanced growth aspects, and subsequent animal products.

309. Reproductive Physiology Disease and Breeding. (4:4:1) W Prerequisite: AVS 212, Biol 100 or equivalent.

Overview of biological principles and mechanisms regulating reproduction in animals; principles of disease in animals, emphasizing organ systems affected, prevention, and control measures.

345. Farm and Ranch Planning and Management. (3:2:2) W

Planning, implementation, and control principles and procedures for managing farm and ranch businesses; accounting and business analysis, budgeting, economic principles, structure; adjusting for risk and uncertainty.

347. (AVS-AgHrt-Range) Environmental and Agricultural Law. (2:2:0) W

Legal matters that affect agriculture and the environment, including torts, contracts, water, and real property.

352. Veterinary Nursing Laboratory Methods. (3:2:2) F

Laboratory procedures for veterinary technicians; specimen collecting, handling, processing, and evaluating.

353. Diseases of Companion and Laboratory Animals. (2:2:0) W

Emphasis on infectious diseases of dogs and cats, rabbit and rodent husbandry, pet health and care.

355. Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. (2:1:3) F Prerequisite: AVS 212, 251; 391 or concurrent enrollment.

Application of radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and electrocardiography, as it pertains to the veterinary technologist.

356. Veterinary Pharmacology. (2:1:3) F Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVS 355.

Application of the drugs commonly used in veterinary medicine with emphasis on calculating dosages, mechanisms of action, toxicity and interactions.

357. Veterinary Anesthesiology. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite: AVS 356.

Application of injectables and inhalant anesthetic agents with emphasis on preanesthetic agents, monitoring the patient, regulation of controlled substances, and maintenance of equipment.

358. Veterinary Surgical Assistance. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVS 357.

Surgical technology, operating room etiquette, instrument identification, surgical preparation and sterilization techniques for the veterinary technologist.

390R. Veterinary Nursing Preceptorship. (1–4:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: AVS 352, 353, 355, 356, 357, 358.

Supervised on-the-job training in a veterinary clinic.

392R. Preveterinary Preceptorship. (1–2:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Supervised on-the-job exposure to veterinary medicine under a clinical setting, supplemented with academic assignments.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: consent of cooperative education coordinator.

On-the-job experience in livestock or meat production practices, veterinary medicine, or research. On- and off-campus opportunities.

401R. Animal Biotechniques. (2:1:3 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: AVS 301, 309.

411R. Case Studies in Animal Science. (2:1:3 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: AVS 301, 306, 309.

450. Senior Clinics. (3:1:6) F, Sp Prerequisite: AVS 352, 353, 358.

Advanced techniques for the veterinary technologist emphasizing equine, dairy, beef, sheep, swine, and companion animals.

451. Senior Preceptorship. (3:1:6) F, W, Su Prerequisite: AVS 450.

Advanced training in either a clinical setting, research facility, or diagnostic laboratory.

492R. Animal Agriculture. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: AVS 292R.

Presentations by students, faculty, scientists, and agribusiness executives.



500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501R. (AVS-AgHrt-FSN) Village Agriculture and Nutrition in Latin America. (1:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: experience in Latin America and/or in issues relative to the seminar.

Problems, successes, failures, and challenges facing those who work in agricultural research, training, and development related to small-scale farmers.

507. Advanced Animal Nutrition. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: AVS 206; Chem 152, 181.

Functions of nutrients in metabolism; methods for assessing nutrient utilization and requirements.

510. Advanced Reproductive Physiology. (4:4:0) W Prerequisite: AVS 309 or equivalent.

Molecular, biochemical, and hormonal regulation of processes controlling reproduction in mammalian species.

520. Case Studies in Animal Production. (3:2:2) On dem. Prerequisite: BS in animal science.

Case studies that require students to solve problems in animal production dealing with nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, and product processing.

525. Case Studies in International Animal Production. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: BS in animal science.

Case problems in international animal production both in villages and on large-scale farms dealing with nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, and product processing.

530. Management of National Animal Industries. (2:2:0) W 1st blk. Prerequisite: BS in animal science.

Principles of accounting, finance, marketing, and human relations incorporated with animal science principles in solving management problems in animal industries.

535. Management of International Animal Industries. (2:2:0) On dem. Prerequisite: BS in animal science.

Principles of accounting, finance, marketing, and human relations incorporated with animal science principles in solving management problems in international animal agriculture.

571. Animal Biotechnology. (2:0:6) W Prerequisite: Zool 373 or Botny 342 or Mcbio 441; Chem 481; or equivalents.

Applying molecular biology to animal science. Practical experience in laboratory techniques related to biotechnology.

574. (AVS-Botny) Introduction to Population Genetics. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: introductory courses in genetics and statistics.

Quantitative study of factors influencing changes in gene frequencies in natural and domestic animal and plant populations.

591R. Selected Topics in Animal Science. (0.5–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

595R. Special Problems in Animal Science. (0.5–2:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

599R. Academic Internship. (2–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: approval from department cooperative education coordinator.

On-the-job experience in livestock or meat production practices, veterinary medicine, or research. On- or off-campus opportunities.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.

Animal and Veterinary Sciences Faculty

Professors

Johnston, N. Paul (1971) BA, Brigham Young U., 1966; MS, Oregon State U., 1967; MBA, U. of Utah, 1969; PhD, Oregon State U., 1971.

Kellems, Richard O. (1986) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; MS, PhD, Oregon State U., 1975, 1976.

Roeder, Beverly L. (1990) BA, Wittenberg U., 1978; DVM, Ohio State U., 1982; MS, Kansas State U., 1986; PhD, Pennsylvania State U., 1990.

Associate Professors

Kooyman, David L. (1997) BS, MS, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, 1982, 1986; PhD, Ohio U., 1993.

Silcox, Roy W. (1992) BS, Brigham Young U., 1981; MS, PhD, North Carolina State U., 1984, 1986.

Assistant Professors

Knowles, John E. (1993) BS, DVM, MS, Colorado State U., 1987, 1991, 1993.

Robinson, Todd F. (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1988; PhD, Cornell U., 1996.

Special Instructor

Hawkins, Ernest W. (1976) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1984; PhD, U. of Wyoming, 1988.

Adjunct Professors

Bagley, DeGering, Moody

Emeriti

Gardner, Robert W. (1966) BS, Utah State U., 1958; MS, PhD, Cornell U., 1962, 1964.

Hoopes, Keith H. (1957) BS, Utah State U., 1957; DVM, Washington State U., 1956.

Orme, Leon E. (1969) BS, Utah State U., 1953; MS, U. of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1955; PhD, Michigan State U., 1958.

Pace, Ronald T. (1961) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1958.

Park, Robert L. (1965) BS, Brigham Young U., 1956; MS, PhD, Cornell U., 1958, 1962.

Shumway, R. Phil (1949) BS, Utah State U., 1947; MS, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1949; PhD, Utah State U., 1959.

Shupe, Merrill Grant (1980) DVM, Washington State U., 1956.

Wallentine, Max V. (1962) BS, Utah State U., 1955; MS, PhD, Cornell U., 1956, 1960.




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