James H. Denton, Head of the Department, O114 Poultry Center, 575-3699
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WALDROUP (P.W.); UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITUS NELSON; PROFESSORS BOTTJE, CHAPMAN, SKEELES, SLAVIC, WALDROUP (A.L.), WIDEMAN; PROFESSORS EMERITUS ANDREWS, BEASLEY, FORSYTHE, HARRIS, GYLES; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANTHONY; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS BARNES, CLARK, ERF, KIRBY, OKIMOTO, PARCELLS; ADJUNCT PROFESSORS BAYYARI, HUFF, RATH; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BALOG
Degrees Conferred: M.S., Ph.D. (POSC)
Areas of Concentration: Graduate studies may be pursued in subject matter areas of genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, parasitology, pathology, product technology, poultry health, management, and physiology. Poultry and laboratory animals are available for research programs in the Poultry Science Department.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: The student pursuing a program for a Master of Science degree must meet all general requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, the student must have completed the B.S. degree in a college or university with a major or equivalent in one of the areas of the Poultry Science Department. All applicants must submit at least three letters of recommendation and scores on the Graduate Record Examinations.
For acceptance into the Ph.D. degree program, a grade-point average of 3.00 on all previous graduate work and scores on the Graduate Record Examinations must be presented.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: The student and adviser will prepare a program of work that may include additional undergraduate basic courses and at least 24 semester hours of studies plus the completion of a thesis and one research paper. Any deficiencies in undergraduate major requirements or prerequisites for advanced courses may be included in the student's program; however, they will not be included as part of the 24 hours needed to fulfill the M.S. degree.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School are those of the Department which consist of a program of research, appropriate course work, and seminars as specified by the student's graduate committee. In addition, a dissertation and two research papers acceptable to the committee are required.
Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in this degree program as in-state students for fee purposes. See page 275 for details.
Courses: Poultry Science (POSC)
4213 Integrated Poultry Management Systems (Fa) Major managerial systems in the integrated commercial poultry industry. Development of an understanding of the basic decision making processes of poultry companies and the factors influencing those decisions. Prerequisite: POSC 2353.
4333 Poultry Breeding (Fa, Odd years) Application of new developments in poultry breeding for efficient egg and meat production. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3123 and junior standing.
4343 Poultry Nutrition (Sp) Principles of nutrition as applied to the formulation of practical chicken and turkey rations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 2613/2611L, and junior standing.
4430L Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Lab Corequisite: POSC 4434.
4434 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology (Fa) Principles of mammalian reproductive physiology with emphasis on farm animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 4434.) Prerequisites: POSC 1003, POSC 1002L and 3123. Corequisite: POSC 4430L.
4743 Analytical Methods in Animal Nutrition (Sp) Experience in the techniques used in the modern animal nutrition laboratory and the interpretation of experimental data. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 4743.) Prerequisite: CHEM 1123/1121L or equivalent.
500V Special Problems (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Work in special problems of poultry industry. Prerequisite: advanced standing or consent.
510V Special Topics in Poultry Sciences (1-4) (Irregular) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in poultry science. May be taken for multiple credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5120L Parasites of Poultry Laboratory (Sp) Practical investigations of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as VTSC 5120L) Prerequisite: POSC 1003, Corequisite: POSC 5122.
5122 Parasites of Poultry (Sp) Lectures and discussions of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Emphasis is placed upon the significance of these parasites to the poultry industry. Topics covered include host-parasite relationships, life cycles, pathogenesis, epidemiology and management, immunology, chemotheraphy, and practical methods of control. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as VTSC 5122.) Corequisite: POSC 5120L.
5123 Advanced Animal Genetics (Fa, Even years) Specialized study of poultry genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 5123.) Prerequisite: POSC 3123 or ANSC 3123.
5143 Advanced Animal Nutrition (Fa, Even years) Nutritional basis of livestock and poultry feeding; nutritional requirements of animals; recent developments in animal nutrition and application to feeding under Arkansas conditions. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 5143.) Prerequisite: CHEM 3813; ANSC 4143 or POSC 4343 or permission of instructor.
5243 Avian Physiology (Sp, Odd years) Cardiovascular respiratory, renal, and reproductive physiology with emphasis on function in domestic fowl. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032, 3042 or equivalent.
5343 Advanced Immunology (Fa) Aspects of innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity in mammalian and avian species. Molecular mechanisms underlying the function of the immune system are emphasized. A course in Basic Immunology prior to enrollment in Advanced Immunology is recommended but not required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (Fa) Laboratory course on immune-diagnostic laboratory techniques and uses of antibodies as a research tool. Included are cell isolation and characterization procedures, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA and cell culture assay systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: POSC/VTSC/MBIO 5343, or MBIO 4714.
5742 Advanced Poultry Diseases (Fa) The most important diseases of poultry will be covered in depth and the course will focus on understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis, diagnostic techniques and principles of prevention. Lecture/discussion 2 hours per week with Kodachrome slides and microscopic slides utilized. (Same as VTSC 5742.) Prerequisite: VTSC/POSC 3223.
5743 Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences (Fa) Introduction into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research. Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. (Same as ANSC 5743.) Prerequisites: CHEM 3813 or equivalent, PHYS 2013/2011L, POSC 4743 or ANSC 4743 or equivalent, or consent.
5752L Advanced Poultry Diseases Laboratory (Sp) The course covers laboratory techniques utilized for the isolation, identification and diagnosis of poultry diseases with a microbial cause. Students will learn diagnostic virology, bacteriology, serology and mycology. Laboratories 3 hours twice weekly and then as needed to complete assignments. (Same as VTSC 5752L.) Prerequisites: POSC 3223 and 5742.
5853 Advanced Meats Technology (Su, Even years) An intensive study of processed meats, relating the science, technology, and quality of further processed meat and poultry products. Product development, sensory and chemical analysis, microbiology, nutritional aspects, and product labeling are covered. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours a week. (Same as ANSC 5853.) Prerequisite: ANSC 3614 or POSC 4314, or consent.
5901 Graduate Seminar (Fa, Sp) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of poultry science. Oral reports. Recitation one hour per week. Prerequisite: senior standing and consent.
5933 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa, Odd years) Study of the environment of domestic animals and its effect on physiological systems that affect maintenance, growth, production, and reproduction. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 5933.) Prerequisites: POSC/ANSC 3032, CHEM 3813 or equivalent.
5940L Neuroendocrine, Cardiovascular Physiol-ogy Lab Corequisite: POSC 5944.
5944 Neuroendocrine, Cardiovascular Physiology (Fa, Odd years) Physiology of nervous, endocrine and circulatory systems with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 5944.) Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042 and CHEM 3813 (or corequisite) or equivalent. Corequisite: POSC 5940L.
5950L Digestive, Renal and Respiratory Physio-logy Lab Corequisite: POSC 5954.
5954 Digestive, Renal and Respiratory Physiology (Fa, Even years) Physiology of the digestive, excretory and respiratory systems with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 5954.) Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042 and CHEM 3813 (or corequisite) or equivalent. Corequisite: 5950L.
600V Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
6133 Biometrical Genetics (Sp, Even years) Advanced biometrical studies of the genetic improvement of livestock populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 6133.) Prerequisites: POSC 3123 or ANSC 5123 and AGRN 4023 or equivalent.
6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals (Sp, Even years) The vitamins required by domestic animals with emphasis upon their role in animal nutrition, physiological functions, and consequences of failure to meet the requirement of the animal. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 6343.) Prerequisites: ANSC 4143 or POSC 4343, CHEM 3813 or consent.
6833 Reproduction in Domestic Animals (Sp, Even years) Comprehensive review of current theory of reproductive function in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 6833.) Prerequisite: ANSC 4434 or consent.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
Courses: Food Science (FDSC)
600V Master's Thesis (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
The doctoral program in food science is an interdepartmental program involving the departments of Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, and Home Economics. See page 121 for other graduate courses in food science.
Courses: Veterinary Science (VTSC)
5000L Experimental Parasitology Lab Corequisite: VTSC 5003.
5003 Experimental Parasitology (Fa, Odd years) Literature and laboratory investigations into a number of host-parasite relationships. Independent research to be conducted by each student in an area unique to the student's primary area of interest. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate student standing. Corequisite: VTSC 5000L.
5110L Advanced Animal Diseases Lab Corequisite: VTSC 5113.
5113 Advanced Animal Diseases (Fa) Introductory study of experimental pathologic processes covering both tissue and cellular reactions. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: VTSC 3133, ZOOL 2404, CHEM 3813, and MBIO 4703. Corequisite: ANSC 5110L.
5120L Parasites of Poultry Laboratory (Sp) Practical investigations of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 1003; Corequisite: VTSC 5122.
5122 Parasites of Poultry (Sp) Lectures and discussions of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Emphasis is placed upon the significance of these parasites to the poultry industry. Topics covered include host-parasite relationships, life cycles, pathogenesis, epidemiology and management, immunology, chemotheraphy, and practical methods of control. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5122) Corequisite: VTSC 5120L.
5313 Domestic Animal Bacteriology (Fa, Even years) A study of bacteria pathogenic for domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: two or more upper-level microbiology courses or consent of instructor.
5343 Advanced Immunology (Fa) Aspects of innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity in mammalian and avian species. Molecular mechanisms underlying the function of the immune system are emphasized. A course in Basic Immunology prior to enrollment in Advanced Immunology is recommended but not required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (Sp) Laboratory courses on immune-diagnostic laboratory techniques and uses of antibodies as a research tool. Included are cell isolation and characterization procedures, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA and cell culture assay systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: POSC/VTSC/MBIO 5343, or MBIO 4714.
5742 Advanced Poultry Diseases (Fa) The most important diseases of poultry will be covered in depth and the course will focus on understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis, diagnostic techniques and principles of prevention. Lecture/discussion 2 hours per week with Kodachrome slides and microscopic slides utilized. (Same as POSC 5742.) Prerequisite: VTSC/POSC 3223.
5752L Advanced Poultry Diseases Laboratory (Sp) The course covers laboratory techniques utilized for the isolation, identification and diagnosis of poultry diseases with a microbial cause. Students will learn diagnostic virology, bacteriology, serology and mycology. Laboratories 3 hours twice weekly and then as needed to complete assignments. Prerequisites: VTSC 3223 and 5742.
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