AFNS 575 - Advanced Functional Genomics Technologies in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Modular course offering training in a variety of research technologies. Modules offered will vary from term to term. Modules may include HPLC, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, gene isolation and cloning, gene amplification, cDNA library screening and microarray. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

ALES 491A - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

1.5 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

NU FS 401 - Undergraduate Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Directed laboratory study under supervision of a staff member. Note: For third- and fourth-year students only. Students must obtain approval from Department before registration. May be taken more than once provided that topic is different.

AFNS 528 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Not to be taken if credit received for NU FS 428. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.

ALES 491B - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

3-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AN SC 101 - Principles of Animal Agriculture

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

Principles and practices of modern animal production and management. Brief introduction to the structure of the livestock, poultry, and game ranching industries. Principles of animal management, breeding and feeding. Current issues in animal agriculture. Students gain direct experience with animals in production/research environments. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 200. Prerequisite: Biology 30.

AN SC 311 - Metabolic Physiology of Domestic Animals

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

The physiological basis of the metabolic processes in domestic animals. Includes a review of the physiological mechanisms and neuroendocrine regulation of digestion, metabolism, growth and lactation. Prerequisite: AN SC 310.

NU FS 428 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Prerequisite: NUTR 301, NUTR 302, or NU FS 305. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.