ANIMAL SCIENCE / 85
Graduate Coordinator: A. C. WARNICK
 The Department of Animal Science offers the degrees of Master of Ag-
riculture, Master of Science in Agriculture, and Doctor of Philosophy in the
following areas: (1) animal nutrition, (2) meats, (3) animal breeding and
genetics, and (4) animal physiology. A student may work on a problem
covering more than one area of study. Large animals (beef cattle, dairy cattle,
swine, poultry, and sheep) and laboratory animals are available for various
research problems. Adequate nutrition and meats laboratories are available
for detailed chemical and carcass quality evaluations. Special arrangements
can be made for conduction of research problems at the various branch
agricultural experiment stations throughout Florida. A Ph.D. degree may be
obtained in animal science, with dissertation research under the direction of
members of the Departments of Dairy Science, Poultry Science, Veterinary
Science, and Animal Science.
 Departmental prerequisites for admission to graduate study include a sound
science background, with basic courses in bacteriology, biology, mathematics,
botany, and chemistry.

COURSE FOR ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES
AL 527-ANIMAL NUTRITION. 5 credits
 GRADUATE COURSES
AL 601-TOPIcs IN ANIMAL SCIENCE. 4 credits
 New developments in animal nutrition and livestock feeding, animal genetics,
animal physiology, and livestock management.
AL 602-QUANTITATIVE GENETICS. 5 credits
 Prerequisites: STA 320, AY 362. Genetic and biometric principles underlying
genetic characters that exhibit continuous variation.
AL 604-MEAT TECHNOLOGY. 4 credits
 Chemistry, physics, histology, bacteriology, and engineering involved in the
handling, processing, manufacturing, preservation, storage, distribution, and utili-
zation of meat.
AL 605-EXPERIMENTAL TECHNICS AND ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES IN MEAT
 RESEARCH. 4 credits
 Experimental design, analytical procedures; technics; carcass measurements and
analyses as related to livestock production and meat studies.
AL 607-PHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 4 credits
 Anatomy, histology, and physiology of genital organs. Estrous cycle changes in
the female. Semen production in the male and artificial insemination.
AL 609-PROBLEMS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE. 1 to 6 credits
 May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 12 credits.
AL 650-ADVANCED METHODS IN NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY. 4 credits
 Prerequisite: CY 204. For graduate students but open to seniors by special
permission. Demonstrations and limited performance of procedures used in nutrition
research.
AL 651-ADVANCED ANIMAL NUTRITION. 4 credits
 Prerequisite: CY 381. Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals
related to enzyme activity and energy.