University of Arkansas

Students wishing to follow the degree plan should see the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy in the Academic Regulations section for university requirements of the program.

POSC1023 Introduction to Poultry Science and Careers (Fa) Students will be introduced to biological sciences associated with poultry and to career areas in poultry. Topics will include genetics, reproductive and digestive anatomy, egg formation and embryology, physiology, housing, and ventilation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component.

POSC2003 Fundamentals of Food Microbiology (Sp, Su, Fa) The impact of intrinsic or extrinsic factors on bacteria will be examined. Course information will address the basis of the Hudele Theory or creating multiple barriers to growth, and will also set the stage for understanding predictive microbiology. Factors discussed include redox potential, water activity, pH, time and temperature. Web-based. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

POSC2353 Poultry Production and Management (Sp) Students will be introduced to the management practices used in production of young and adult chickens, turkeys, and other poultry with special emphasis on broiler, breeder, and market egg production. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: POSC 1023.

POSC3013 Exotic Companion Birds (Odd years, Fa) Topics include basic care, health, breeding, bird evolution, anatomy, and nutritional management of commonly kept exotic companion birds, including parrots, cockatoos, macaws, finches, canaries, and pigeons. Discussion will include housing and care for individual pet birds and large scale breeding and production. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543.

POSC3032 Animal Physiology I (Fa) Fundamental aspects of neural/muscle/bone tissues and the cardiovascular system. The normal structure and functions of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and CHEM 1123 or CHEM 1074. (Same as ANSC 3032)

POSC3042 Animal Physiology II (Sp) Fundamental aspects of renal, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine physiology will be covered. The normal structure and function of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 or POSC 3032. (Same as ANSC 3042)

POSC3123 Principles of Genetics (Fa) Fundamentals of heredity, with special emphasis on the improvement of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and MATH 1203 or higher. (Same as ANSC 3123)

POSC3223 Poultry Diseases (Fa) Common diseases affecting poultry reared under commercial conditions will be covered including diagnosis, therapy and prevention. Immunity, sanitation practices, and chemoprophylaxis will also be covered. Lecture 3 hours per week with some demonstrations, slides and videotapes. Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L and junior standing.

POSC3381 Poultry Judging and Selection (Sp, Fa) Practice in production judging and flock selection. Laboratory 3 hours per week. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

POSC3554 Avian Anatomy (Sp) Detailed coverage of the external and internal anatomy of poultry, including formation and development of the egg and embryo. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543.

POSC400V Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-9) Special problems in the poultry sciences for advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

POSC401V Internship in Poultry Science (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Supervised work experience with private or government organizations to introduce students to professional areas of work in poultry science. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be repeated for up to 8 hours of degree credit.

POSC4023 Advanced Topics in Food Safety Management (Sp, Su, Fa) This capstone experience for students in the HACCP Coordinator Certificate program requires completion of selected reading materials prior to spending an intensive week in an on-campus institute at UAF. Activities include group projects, case studies, on-line library resource acquisition and industry/regulatory HACCP Round Table discussions. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

POSC4034 Statistical Process Control in the Food Industry (Sp, Su, Fa) Analysis of processing data related to food safety, quality, governmental critical limits and customer specifications. Emphasizes statistical process control chart development, including understanding data and chart selection, calculating statistical limits, and interpreting process performance. Covers quality topics appropriate for students following careers in food safety, quality, or manufacturing. Web-based. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

POSC410V Special Topics in Poultry Science (Irregular) (1-4) Topics not covered in other courses or for a more intensive study of specific topics in poultry science. Prerequisite: POSC 1023.

POSC4213 Integrated Poultry Management Systems (Even years, Sp) 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 and AGEC 1103 and AGEC 2303.

POSC4314 Egg and Meat Technology (Fa) Study of the science and practice of processing poultry meat and egg products; examination of the physical, chemical, functional and microbiological characteristics of value added poultry products; factors affecting consumer acceptance and marketing of poultry products and the efficiency of production. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: (CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L) or (CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071L) and BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.

POSC4333 Poultry Breeding (Odd years, Fa) Application of new developments in poultry breeding for efficient egg and meat production. Not intended for students interested in a career in veterinary sciences. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 or higher and junior standing.

POSC4343 Poultry Nutrition (Sp) Principles of nutrition as applied to the formulation of practical chicken and turkey rations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2613 or CHEM 3603 and junior standing.

POSC4901 Undergraduate Seminar (Sp) Required by all poultry science majors. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

POSC4923 Brain and Behavior (Fa) Covers cellular through neural systems, major brain functions and comparative neuroanatomy. Topics include ion channels, membrane and action protentials, synaptic integration, neurotransmitters, major brain regions of mammals and birds, sensory and autonomic nervous systems, neuroendocrine system, and control by the brain of critical functions and behavior. Lecture 3 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 or ANSC/POSC 3042, or PSYC 2003, or BIOL 2213, or BIOL 2443, or BIOL 2533.

POSC500V Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Work in special problems of poultry industry. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

POSC510V Special Topics in Poultry Sciences (Irregular) (1-4) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in poultry science. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

POSC5123 Advanced Animal Genetics (Even years, Fa) Specialized study of animal genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: POSC 3123 or ANSC 3123. (Same as ANSC 5123)

POSC5143 Biochemical Nutrition (Even years, Fa) Interrelationship of nutrition and physiological chemistry; structure and metabolism of physiological significant carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; integration of metabolism with provision of tissue fuels; specie differences in regulatory control of tissue and whole body metabolism of nutrients. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813. (Same as ANSC 5143)

POSC5152 Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition (Even years, Sp) Students will be introduced to the basic processes of protein digestion, amino acid absorption, transport, metabolism, and utilization along with how biochemical function of proteins and their dynamic state affect nutritional status for animals and man. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813. (Same as ANSC 5152)

POSC5313 Domestic Animal Bacteriology (Fa) A study of bacteria pathogenic for domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week.

POSC5343 Advanced Immunology (Sp) 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. (Same as BIOL 5343)

POSC5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (Sp) 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. Prerequisite: POSC 5343 or BIOL 5343 or BIOL 4713.

POSC5742 Advanced Poultry Diseases (Odd years, Sp) An in-depth coverage of the most important diseases of poultry with a focus on understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis, diagnostic techniques and principles of prevention. Lecture/discussion 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: POSC 3223.

POSC5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Laboratory (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 5743L)

POSC5763 Protozoan Parasites of Domestic Livestock and Companion Animals (Even years, Fa) Course topics will include economically and medically important protozoan parasites of domestic livestock and companion animals, with an emphasis on their significance for animal and human health. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: General undergraduate biology and chemistry. (Same as ANSC 5763)

POSC5873 Molecular Analysis of Foodborne Pathogens (Fa) Course topics will include molecular detection and identification of foodborne pathogens, the molecular response of foodborne pathogens to their environments, functional genomic approaches, and analysis of complex microbial communities. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week.

POSC5901 Graduate Seminar (Sp, Fa) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of poultry science. Oral reports. Recitation 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

POSC5923 Brain and Behavior (Fa) Course covers cellular through neural systems, major brain functions and comparative neuroanatomy between mammals and birds. Specific topics include coverage of ion channels, membrane potentials, action potentials, synaptic integration, neurotransmitters, major brain regions of mammals and birds, sensory systems and the autonomic nervous system. Lecture 3 hours; Neuroscience Journal Club 1 hour per week (for first 8 weeks of semester).  Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite:  ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042, or PSYC 2003, or BIOL 2213, or BIOL 2443, or BIOL 2533.

POSC5932 Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa) Cardiovascular physiology, including mechanisms of heart function and excitation, and blood vessel mechanisms associated with the circulatory system in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5932)

POSC5942 Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa) Endocrine physiology, including mechanisms of hormone secretion, function, and regulation. Mechanisms associated with the endocrine system will be discussed for domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5942)

POSC5952 Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Respiratory physiology, including mechanisms of lung function and gas exchange. Mechanisms associated with the interaction of the respiratory system with other bodily systems in domestic animals and poultry will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week for first 8 weeks of semester. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5952)

POSC5962 Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Gastrointestinal and hepatic physiology, including mechanisms of digestion, absorption of nutrients with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042 (Same as ANSC 5962)

POSC5972 Renal Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Renal physiology, including mechanisms of renal clearance with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5972)

POSC600V Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

POSC6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals (Even years, Sp) 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. Prerequisite: (ANSC 3143 or POSC 4343) and CHEM 3813. (Same as ANSC 6343)

POSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.